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Brno is set to replace its 50-year-old tram depot with a new facility costing over a billion Czech crowns.

The new law for the promotion of investment in infrastructure in Mexico aims to attract private investors by offering preferential treatment in earnings when partnered with the public sector.

A report by the NKÚ indicates that a five billion CZK grant aimed at repairing local roads in Czechia yielded minimal benefits.

The Metro in Brazil has commenced construction on the Dutra station in Guarulhos, marking the first metro station to be built outside São Paulo city proper.

The Sorocaba-São Paulo intercity train project will include a pre-selection phase for companies before the public auction, involving competitive dialogue as part of the bidding process.

Rio Branco, the capital of Acre, Brazil, is reported to invest the least in basic sanitation per resident, with only R$ 8.99 allocated, far below the recommended standards.

A year after a R$ 32 million revitalization project, Avenida Nove de Julho in Ribeirão Preto faces issues of loose cobblestones, prompting the city to consider further repairs.

An alarming warning has been issued regarding the potential irreversible damage to crucial infrastructure.

New York City's Metro is set to undergo a massive renovation with the approval of a capital plan for 2025-2029, aiming to purchase up to 2,390 new cars to replace aging units.

Munich is planning a pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Giesinger Berg, but budget constraints are causing officials to consider scaled-back options.

The article discusses the subtle progress in the concession of 22 remaining airports in Greece, reflecting on the author's personal academic journey and experiences in community college.

Catalonia faces delays in crucial infrastructure projects as budget approvals remain stalled, impacting public spending.

The Rodalies train service in Spain is facing a significant operational crisis, with malfunctioning screens and public announcement systems causing confusion among passengers.

A pedestrian bridge on Las Américas avenue in Guayaquil has reopened for public use as final maintenance tasks are completed.

The São Paulo government has approved a R$ 2.64 billion supplementary credit for the construction of the Santos-Guarujá tunnel, a long-awaited infrastructure project in Brazil.

The MTA, in partnership with Governor Kathy Hochul, has announced a record investment plan to modernize New York's metro system, replacing nearly 40% of the train cars to enhance passenger safety and travel experience.

Rua 13 de Junho in Cuiabá will be closed for drainage works starting Saturday, affecting traffic and requiring the public to seek alternative routes.

The São Paulo government has issued a decree to open supplemental credit after federal funds for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel were blocked by the TCU.

The Pôr do Sol Boardwalk pier in Aracaju, Brazil, has been closed due to safety concerns after an inspection revealed significant deterioration.

The cornerstone for the new Federal Police headquarters in Santos was laid, along with announcements for new public berth constructions.

The new mixed investment law in Mexico will give private investors preferential treatment in cash flows, according to Édgar Amador.

The comprehensive reconstruction of Rodolfo Baquerizo Nazur Avenue in Alborada has commenced with a total investment of $3.9 million, aimed at enhancing pedestrian and vehicle mobility in the area.

A charity is legally challenging a law change in the UK that restricts protests outside animal testing facilities by classifying them as 'key national infrastructure.'

A section of city road collapsed in a quiet residential area near Kintetsu Gakuen-mae Station in Nara, causing no injuries, yet prompting a police investigation and road closure.

The article discusses the failure to effectively construct the Metro D line in Czechia, highlighting issues in public contracting processes.

Construction work related to border infrastructure has caused significant damage to both public and private gravel roads in Balvi Municipality, Latvia.

The Manitoba Public Utilities Board has approved a series of electricity rate increases over the next three years to address financial pressures from drought and infrastructure needs.

Quinzinho Road in Santa Isabel, Brazil, will be closed for construction on Friday, from 8 AM to 6 PM, for soil testing necessary for future infrastructure improvements.

Four São Paulo councilors have asked the state Public Ministry to block the Sena Madureira tunnel project, arguing it is an excessive expense compared to their proposed alternative.

The 'Bauru Sanitation Consortium' has been awarded a 30-year contract to manage the sewage system in Bauru, Brazil, and to complete the paused sewage treatment plant project.

Lublin plans to invest over 130 million PLN to enhance its cultural and recreational infrastructure ahead of its designation as the European Capital of Culture in 2029.

The management of the National Police Federation in Iceland expresses serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of the police station in Ísafjörður, threatening closure if repairs are not addressed soon.

A public service concession in Guayas, Ecuador, has been extended unexpectedly for 30 years, raising concerns about transparency and compliance with the new constitution.

The second phase of the Indore Metro project has completed its final test, with commercial operations expected to begin shortly after receiving clearance from the safety commissioner.

Luleå's bus station, Loet, is set to undergo improvements to become a welcoming and secure meeting place for travelers and locals alike.

Train traffic at Balti Station in Tallinn was halted early Thursday morning due to a failure in the Estonian Railway's traffic management software.

The Marambaia BRT station in Belém, Brazil, has been non-operational for over two months due to vandalism, adversely impacting public transport users who now face longer wait times and safety concerns.

The TCU has unanimously suspended R$ 2.6 billion in federal funding for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel project, prohibiting the Port Authority of Santos from using any funds until further notice.

Part of Jockey Club Avenue in Teresina has been closed due to a hole that formed in the road.

The construction of Sorocaba's new bus station has exceeded its budget by R$ 13 million, now totaling nearly R$ 70 million due to necessary technical adjustments and a delayed completion date.

Recent data on public transport usage in the Czech Republic indicates a positive living environment.

A new bill in the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro aims to increase fines for utility companies responsible for poorly executed street repairs throughout the city.

Over half of Brazil's 100 most populous municipalities invest less than R$100 per person per year in basic sanitation, significantly below the amount needed to achieve universal access goals for the next decade.

Reinforcement work on the Volta Grande bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, has begun to address structural damage, with a projected completion time of 60 days.

Investigators are probing a suspicious payment from a construction company to the former director of Highways, linked to public contracts being investigated.

The Leonel Brizola Bridge, known as Mocambinho Bridge, has been delivered following revitalization works in Teresina's North Zone, with an investment of R$ 3.3 million.

A bus accident in Pereira Barreto, Brazil, revealed a significant water leak that had caused water shortages for local residents.

The city of Piracicaba has launched a public consultation regarding the revitalization project for Avenida Beira Rio and the waterfront area of Rua do Porto, which includes improvements in pedestrian access and landscaping.

Ecuador's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Roberto Luque, raised concerns over the 30-year extension of road concession contracts in Guayas, citing a lack of technical information and transparency in the negotiations led by the Prefecture.

A historic moment was celebrated in Helsinki as trams officially began operating on the city's significant new bridge.