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“What Is a Stakeholder?” Definition
A quick guide to understanding stakeholders in planning and infrastructure projects and AEC pursuits Dallas, Texas – A stakeholder is a person, group, or organization with an interest in – or affected by – a project, decision, or policy. In transportation, infrastructure, planning, and community projects, stakeholders are the people who may experience a project’s…
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Will Set Aside About $35 Billion for Texas Projects
One year after Congress passed a historical infrastructure bill, some big money is flowing into Texas. As of November, $13.9 billion in funding had been announced for the Lone Star State, including for 310 specific projects, according to the White House. The total is second only to California’s $16.2 billion. The biggest chunk in Texas,…
Uber, Aurora to Expand Self-Driving Truck Ops in Texas to Meet Holiday Rush
Aurora and Uber Freight’s new self-driving trucking “lane” between Fort Worth and El Paso expands Aurora’s operations in Texas. The company also hauls freight between Dallas and Houston—and is now hauling goods autonomously (with human vehicle operators in the cab) for FedEx, Werner, Schneider, and Uber Freight in Texas. Aurora Innovation and Uber Freight have…
Nonprofit Spotlight: Melody of Hope Supports Frisco Musicians, Other Nonprofits
In 2013, when Charlie Wendell launched the nonprofit Melody of Hope, she said it was in response to needs she saw in the community and in the music industry. Armed with two years of experience working for a music label and a bevy of likeminded friends, Wendell set about filling a void. “I thought there…
Texas News: San Marcos Begins New Free Electric Cab Service in Downtown Area
Traveling across downtown San Marcos is getting easier with the introduction of a new electric shuttle service. The service began on November 7 and is part of the shuttle service pilot program, “Get Around Downtown,” according to a news release. “We are excited to offer this fully electric shuttle service to make getting to work…
Kaleidoscope Park Aims to Bring an Innovative and Inclusive Green Space to Frisco
A new community park slated to open in 2023 aims to bring an innovative and inclusive green space to Frisco. Communities Foundation of Texas, a Dallas-based charity with a county office in Frisco, announced a new name and park foundation in September for Kaleidoscope Park, a 5.7-acre green space located near the intersection of the…
Climate Change in Texas
Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways. Texas can move forward with a plan to build a network of hundreds of electric vehicle charging locations across the state after the Federal Highway Administration approved…
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Denton County Transit Study
This week we are spotlighting the Denton County Transit Study project. Denton County Transit Study Initiated in March 2022, the Denton County Transit Study aims to develop a comprehensive public transportation plan, particularly for cities and portions of the county that are not members of the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). Efforts will focus on…
Dallas Steps Onto List of Top 10 U.S. Cities With Lowest Carbon Footprints
What Is A Carbon Footprint? We all create CO2 emissions in our everyday activities, which add up to our carbon footprint, or the total amount of CO2 (and other greenhouse gases) emitted in a year. When you drive your car, charge your phone, or turn on your lights, CO2 is released into the atmosphere, contributing…
