AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInfrastructure & Resilience: New York City and New York State are teaming up on an $8.4M green flood-control project in Queens, converting concrete road medians into planted “natural sponges” to capture millions of gallons of stormwater and ease sewer strain. Freight & Mobility Upgrade: Washington’s SR 14 Bingen Access Improvements ($34.3M) now separates road and rail with a new underpass and roundabout, cutting train-related delays for travelers, freight, and emergency responders. EV Charging Buildout: Colorado is nearing a fully expanded fast-charging network, with 17 NEVI-supported sites open and 33 more in development, backed by federal and state funding plus private investment. Last-Mile Automation: A new market forecast pegs autonomous delivery robots at $8.04B by 2035, driven by logistics demand for faster, contactless goods movement. Supply Chain Disruption Risk: Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is causing global operational disruption, including systems used to process and ship customer orders. Trade & Logistics Pressure: South Africa’s fresh-produce exporters warn port and logistics bottlenecks are leaving fruit piling up and threatening export competitiveness. Public Safety & Transport Services: Arkansas announced nearly $150M in rural health grants, including telehealth and monitoring upgrades that depend on reliable connectivity.
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