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Historic levels of federal funding support are available for planning efforts. Understanding what is available and how to access grants is critical to taking advantage of the funding. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is a $1.2 trillion package. Get seven takeaways on what BIL means to you and your community. Dig deeper into the funding opportunities available for planning at this year's Policy and Advocacy Conference. |
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RELATED: Learn more about available federal funding support for planning at the online 2022 Policy and Advocacy Conference, September 28–29. Register by September 6 and save! CM |
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Transportation
Challenges facing transportation planning
Improving rural transit, addressing the needs of tribal communities, removing accessibility barriers, and shifting the urban planning parking paradigm are addressed in the 2022 State of Transportation Planning report from APA's Transportation Planning Division. More than 50 authors and contributors — including U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — weigh in on how to advance transportation planning. |
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Digital Divide
Understanding internet use and access
To achieve its goal of improving broadband accessibility, affordability, and adoption, Wisconsin uses GIS to survey residents on their broadband access and connectivity speed. The survey helps the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin understand where communities need additional resources and could benefit from federal funding. Broadband equity and access are key issues addressed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which includes federal funding support. |
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Infrastructure
Turning point for EVs
The market for EVs is quickly expanding and lawmakers need to ensure that infrastructure keeps up. In recent federal legislation, $7.5 billion is included for electric vehicle charging stations, with $5 million going directly to states. See how Hawaii, California, Indiana, New York, and Missouri are addressing EV infrastructure needs. |
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Equity
Practicing mobility justice
The ability to move freely, self-determine how you want to move, where you want to go, and what you want to do — without persecution and harassment is what mobility justice is all about. Naomi Doerner, MUP, discusses what mobility justice looks like in practice and offers some inspirational examples in this People Behind the Plans podcast. |
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