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Colorado Opens Highway Right-of-Ways to Broadband Installation. Colorado communities and service providers looking to improve broadband access will have a new, accelerated and discounted option to help expand high-speed Internet access throughout the state. ...“Just as our transportation system creates vital connections for all Coloradans, we all need the modern connectivity of broadband to fully access opportunities and services. The Transportation Commission has heard the perspectives of local com- munities throughout the state as well as industry concerns, and the proposal that we approved today offers greater opportunities for broadband development, competes favorably with our neighboring states on costs, and meets the state’s existing legal obligations to care for the public land under our responsibility,” “Underserved communities have an urgent need for improved broadband access, and today’s access fee plan offers another option for high-speed internet development throughout Colorado. CDOT’s right of way offers critical access to many of these communities, and so it is particularly important for this access proposal to move forward and offer these options as soon as possible. #FibreOptics #FibreOpticInstallations #AxisTech #Axis_Technical https://ow.ly/5TWK50QmLZS

Colorado Opens Highway Right-of-Ways to Broadband Installation. Colorado communities and service providers looking to improve broadband access will have a new, accelerated and discounted option to help expand high-speed Internet access throughout the state. ...“Just as our transportation system creates vital connections for all Coloradans, we all need the modern connectivity of broadband to fully access opportunities and services. The Transportation Commission has heard the perspectives of local com- munities throughout the state as well as industry concerns, and the proposal that we approved today offers greater opportunities for broadband development, competes favorably with our neighboring states on costs, and meets the state’s existing legal obligations to care for the public land under our responsibility,” “Underserved communities have an urgent need for improved broadband access, and today’s access fee plan offers another option for high-speed internet development throughout Colorado. CDOT’s right of way offers critical access to many of these communities, and so it is particularly important for this access proposal to move forward and offer these options as soon as possible. #FibreOptics #FibreOpticInstallations #AxisTech #Axis_Technical https://ow.ly/7q6s50QmLZT

🚧 The state of U.S. public infrastructure is critical, with many systems over 50 years old and surpassing their expected lifespan. 🚦 It's crucial for officials to commit to long-term maintenance plans to prevent ongoing failures. Our senior government industry specialist, @Jennifer Latchford-Perkins View Jennifer Latchford-Perkins’ profile , discusses with The Center Square how technology can aid municipalities in predicting and planning for asset repairs and replacements. Don’t miss her insights on making our infrastructure more resilient and reliable! https://lnkd.in/gFAKw6nc 🌟 #Infrastructure #TechInnovation #FuturePlanning #Technology

Fire causes New York City to remove the red tape restricting e-charging infrastructure In response to a recent fire that killed 4 people and injured 7, the city of New York has launched a “Safe Charging Accelerator” - An accelerator that quickens the approval timeline for e-charging infrastructures like ours. This fire, which was caused by a lithium ion battery, catalyzed this response from Mayor Adams. This accelerator means we can install more stations across NYC, and we’re eager about this because it increases the pool of safe batteries. To further tackle NYC fires issue, the City's Department of Transportation (DOT) is also launching a trade-in scheme, whereby users of light electric vehicles can trade their uncertified devices, such as e-bikes and batteries, for safe and certified models. The urgent demand for tested and certified solutions is why we’re committed to making our battery stations more widespread, more accessible, and more active in NYC. The alliance between the DOT, Mayor Adams, and the FDNY in support of e-charging infrastructure, helps us to do so, and that is something we honor. Our solution is already prepared to meet the needs of New Yorkers Stephan von Wolff Holland Cathey Meera Kumar Cait Shubick Irene Figueroa-Ortiz 🚲 Seth Contreras, PhD Thomas Duscha

Middle mile fiber connectivity is critical to the development of the economy in underserved communities. this is a transformational opportunity for LPC’s. They should take a hard look at this opportunity to better serve their communities. States should take a leadership role in developing much-needed statewide networks, connecting critical infrastructure, utilities, and local ISP’s. Middle mile groups have this unique opportunity to connect to the Middle Mile Fiber to Cogent Communications in multiple Data Centers leveraging our low latency large bandwidth fiber connection points. Let’s talk about this. #AS174

An interactive map displaying the locations of planned HSNV middle-mile projects is linked in our story. The longest route displayed on the map, a 610-mile fiber route, shadows Interstate 80. The route, which will run from Verdi, bordering California, to West Wendover, bordering Utah, is one of seven displayed on the map.

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Six of the fastest-growing cities in the nation last year were in Texas. Making sure our infrastructure keeps up is a tall order. From water pipelines and power lines to broadband access, we rely on infrastructure for nearly every aspect of our daily lives. In September's #FiscalNotes, we delve into how state and federal funding will shape the future of our state for generations to come. https://bit.ly/3Q3rYLK

The Colorado approved a fee schedule that makes the Colorado DoT’s property available for broadband development. Under the new fiber access fee schedule, broadband providers can pay $0.10 per foot of fiber optic line in urban counties >200,000 people and $0.03 per foot in rural counties. There is also a one-time charge of $0.05 per foot to cover permitting costs. The fee schedule is the lowest in the region and is 90% lower than the initially proposed version

The Texas Department of Transportation is currently drafting an ambitious 10-year transportation plan, which would see a historic $104.2 billion poured into projects designed to bolster Texas' growing infrastructure. The public is encouraged to chime in on this conversation as TxDOT lays out the details of its plan, aiming to enhance safety, alleviate congestion, and link communities throughout Texas. Read the full article on Hoodline at https://lnkd.in/gZXKAvTm. #stivereng #transportationplan #texasinfrastructure