Tag #Infrastructure

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Canadian Premiers Fast-Track Infrastructure Amidst US Tariff Disruption

Facing economic disruption from US tariffs, Canadian premiers across the political spectrum are fast-tracking infrastructure projects, bypassing environmental reviews and prioritizing 'nation-building' initiatives such as mine development and energy projects, with federal support varying.

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Madrid Provides €500,000 in Aid to Businesses Affected by Metro Line 11 Expansion

The Madrid regional government will give €500,000 to 62 businesses near Line 11 metro stations (Palos de la Frontera, Atocha, and Conde de Casal) to offset disruptions from the line's €518 million expansion, which is expected to be completed by 2027.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Bill C-5: "One Canadian Economy" Seeks to Streamline Trade and Infrastructure

Bill C-5, tabled by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aims to create "One Canadian Economy" by removing interprovincial trade barriers and expediting major infrastructure projects through a new Federal Major Project Office, while mandating meaningful Indigenous consultation.

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Catalonia's Rail Deficit Hampers Regional Integration

Catalonia's insufficient railway network, with only 1,865km of tracks in 2025 compared to a planned 3,200km in 1920, despite a population increase from 2.5 million to over 8 million, hinders regional development and contradicts the "Catalunya-ciutat" concept of balanced urban integration.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Climate Change Intensifies Droughts: Infrastructure Failure and the Need for a New Water Vision

A Nature study reveals global warming is increasing atmospheric water absorption, causing a 40% rise in global drought severity since 1901 and a 74% increase in affected areas from 2018-2022 compared to 1981-2017; this necessitates a political and economic vision for future water infrastructure, not...

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FAA Aims to Resolve Newark Airport Tech Issues by October

Acting FAA head Chris Rocheleau stated that the agency aims to resolve Newark Liberty International Airport's technological issues and staffing problems by October, following recent air traffic control outages caused by aging infrastructure and staffing shortages; a new fiber optic cable and complet...

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Greek Islands Face Overtourism Amidst Projected Tourism Rise

Greece's air tourism is set to rise 7 percent in 2025, but popular Aegean islands face overtourism due to a lack of infrastructure and a surge in short-term rentals, prompting debates on development restrictions and calls for government investment.

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Climate Change Cripples Infrastructure: Urgent Need for Adaptation

Rising global temperatures are damaging roads, railways, and bridges worldwide, as exemplified by a New York bridge failure in mid-2024; solutions involve modifying asphalt, improving railway track materials, and innovative bridge designs.

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£2.1 Billion Mass Transit Plan Approved for Leeds and Bradford

Leeds, UK, will receive £2.1 billion to build a mass transit system connecting it to Bradford, starting construction in 2028 with trams running in the early 2030s, after decades of failed previous attempts due to funding issues and political changes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Austrian Motorway Gridlock Impacts German Whitsun Travelers; Munich Airport Remains Smooth

Heavy traffic jams affected major routes into Austria from Germany during the Whitsun holiday weekend, with a 45km backup on the A10, delays of up to 5 hours, and further congestion on Bavarian motorways; however, Munich Airport reported a smooth start to the holiday season, with 140,000 passengers ...

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Outdated U.S. Air Traffic Control System Needs \$Tens of Billions Upgrade

The U.S. air traffic control system, using outdated technology from the 1980s and 90s, is facing critical failures causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport; the Transportation Secretary is pushing for a \$tens of billions modernization project.

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World's Highest Railway Bridge Opens in Kashmir Amidst Regional Tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge, the 1,315-meter-long Chenab Bridge in Kashmir on Friday, costing over $160 million, connecting Kashmir to the rest of India, following a recent conflict with Pakistan.

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