/tags/infrastructure Infrastructure en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Mon, 05 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-05-05/austin-tx-infrastructure-academy-skilled-trades-construction-jobs-acc-skillpoint-alliance-workforce-solutions The city will need thousands of skilled workers over the next several years as these projects get underway. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-05-05/austin-tx-infrastructure-academy-skilled-trades-construction-jobs-acc-skillpoint-alliance-workforce-solutions Luz Moreno-Lozano /transportation/2024-07-01/work-to-build-wishbone-bridge-begins-18-month-detour-ahead The three-pronged crossing with a plaza the middle will bridge the Butler Trail's biggest gap. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:07:00 GMT /transportation/2024-07-01/work-to-build-wishbone-bridge-begins-18-month-detour-ahead Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-04-04/ann-and-roy-butler-hike-and-bike-trail-pedestrian-bridge The three-pronged pedestrian bridge � the first of its kind in Austin � will finally complete the 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:55:50 GMT /transportation/2024-04-04/ann-and-roy-butler-hike-and-bike-trail-pedestrian-bridge Nathan Bernier /transportation/2023-12-26/nearly-100-year-old-barton-springs-road-bridge-to-be-replaced-with-wider-crossing The City Council approved moving forward with replacing the bridge, built in 1926, but the city still needs $37 million to pay for construction. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:03:00 GMT /transportation/2023-12-26/nearly-100-year-old-barton-springs-road-bridge-to-be-replaced-with-wider-crossing Nathan Bernier /education/2023-07-05/austin-isd-is-getting-federal-money-to-install-solar-panels-at-more-than-a-dozen-campuses AISD is getting nearly $15 million for the project. It'sone of 24 school systems nationwide to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Federal officials said they received more than 1,000 applications for the funding. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:01:00 GMT /education/2023-07-05/austin-isd-is-getting-federal-money-to-install-solar-panels-at-more-than-a-dozen-campuses Becky Fogel /transportation/2022-06-02/work-starts-on-first-project-to-remove-traffic-lights-along-loop-360 The $72.1 million plan is part of a sweeping effort to speed up traffic along the scenic highway, but some cyclists aren't happy with the plan. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:53:34 GMT /transportation/2022-06-02/work-starts-on-first-project-to-remove-traffic-lights-along-loop-360 Nathan Bernier /transportation/2022-05-30/capmetros-bus-driver-shortage-is-resolved-for-now-but-will-need-more-as-service-expands The transit agency recruited more than 150 bus drivers this year but is still struggling with buying enough bus parts and hiring enough mechanics. Mon, 30 May 2022 21:02:18 GMT /transportation/2022-05-30/capmetros-bus-driver-shortage-is-resolved-for-now-but-will-need-more-as-service-expands Nathan Bernier /transportation/2022-04-22/construction-material-shortages-are-delaying-txdot-projects-and-driving-up-their-costs An internal memo advises TxDOT's district engineers to pay more, substitute materials or delay projects when necessary. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:31:38 GMT /transportation/2022-04-22/construction-material-shortages-are-delaying-txdot-projects-and-driving-up-their-costs Nathan Bernier /texas/2022-02-14/economists-hopeful-infrastructure-bill-will-strengthen-texas-trade-relationship-with-mexico The state’s trade relationship with its southern neighbor remains strong despite the global pandemic. There is also hope new money for ports included in the bipartisan federal infrastructure bill will add to that growth. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:57:28 GMT /texas/2022-02-14/economists-hopeful-infrastructure-bill-will-strengthen-texas-trade-relationship-with-mexico Julián Aguilar /2021-11-19/the-house-passes-a-2-trillion-spending-bill-but-braces-for-changes-in-the-senate The measure was delayed by an all-night speech from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. Centrist Democrats in the Senate have raised objections to some provisions that will likely alter the House-passed bill. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:55:33 GMT /2021-11-19/the-house-passes-a-2-trillion-spending-bill-but-braces-for-changes-in-the-senate Kelsey Snell