Infrastructure
Janie Curtis and Chris Guyer from That Other Project, is seeking the public’s input for their proposed transportation plan for Cody. They will be hosting an event on Monday, November 13th, at the Cody Auditorium from 6 to 8PM. The transportation plan is about a holistic plan for the city that includes walking and bike…
In many ways, Yellowstone National Park is spending this summer recovering from last summer. While much of the park’s infrastructure devastated in the floods of June 2022 has been rapidly restored, other projects are slowly but surely reaching completion. Xanterra Travel Collection is the resort management company that manages the hotels and lodges in Yellowstone…
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) highlighted the need for permitting reform during a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) hearing titled “Opportunities to Improve Project Reviews for a Cleaner and Stronger Economy.” Several key infrastructure projects throughout Wyoming have been delayed for years due to our broken federal permitting system. During the hearing,…
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) announced $62,283,000 for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades in Wyomig, part of a national effort through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (D.W.S.R.F.). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, E.P.A. is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure. “Every…
Wyoming is getting nearly $20 million in federal funding – this time from the E.P.A. – for infrastructure to improve water quality in small, rural communities across the state. On Monday, Feb. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl…
Phillip Bowman, Director of Public Works for the City of Cody, spoke about the Big Horn Avenue Corridor study which is coming out with a general draft in the next couple of weeks and Public Works will want the citizens’ opinion of what the City and the consultant, Stantec, has come up with. Phillip also…
The Transcontinental Railroad connected Wyoming to the nation – now, the Front Range Passenger Rail Line could eventually wind its way from Colorado to Montana – but the first stop in Wyoming starts in Cheyenne. Colorado has geared up its efforts to bring passenger rail service to the Front Range, and Cheyenne is staying on…
Cody Beers, Public Relations Specialist for WyDOT, spoke about a tractor trailer that had slid off the road on Highway 120 between Cody and Meeteetse, also he talked about the Big Horn Avenue project as well as answer the questions of why is WyDOT down so many snow plow drivers.
Phillip Bowman, Cody Public Works Director and City Engineer, spoke about the latest on the Big Horn Avenue project at Freedom Street. Phillip also spoke about why water rates in Cody will be going up eight percent on December 1st. He also explained how the City comes up with their rate for water usage.
Cody Beers, the public relations specialist for WYDOT, spoke about the Big Horn Avenue project and how the cross walk is affecting traffic. He also talked about the closing of the Beartooth Highway for the season and how the department of transportation is gearing up for winter.