April 17, 2015
Congress returned to Washington this week after a two week recess, facing a new level of urgency to Fix the Highway Trust Fund before last summer’s extension ends on May 31. A few members of Congress wasted no time upon their return to the Hill to start raising this issue and offering their solutions. On......
Water Week Focuses on Efficiency Technologies, Aging Infrastructure and Value of Water
April 15, 2015
We are in the midst of this year’s Water Week, which includes a marathon four-day affair in Washington, DC that brings water wonks from across the country together to discuss trending water issues with lawmakers and regulators. The week kicked off with a presentation by Robert Glennon, author of Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What......
Raising Revenue for Infrastructure: Who will be next?
April 14, 2015
Whether it’s been increased, decreased, or frozen the 2015 legislative session has seen a high level of activity from states attempting to modify their gas tax to keep up with their infrastructure needs. We’re keeping a close eye on the nearly 40 states that are still in session and hopeful they will vote “yes” for......
Seven States Say “Yes” to Gas Tax Modifications
April 13, 2015
Seven state legislatures used this year’s session to address infrastructure investment. These states used a variety of available revenue sources to raise money for their aging roads and bridges. No matter what sort of package these states put together, the common thread was that they all included an adjustment of the gas tax. ASCE supports......
Water main breaks, power outage and a thinning hourglass for federal highway funds
April 10, 2015
Water main breaks, potholes and power outages are all results of underinvestment in infrastructure. Infrastructure is interconnected and greatly impacts our daily lives and national economy. The highway and transit policy and expires 51 days from today so it is critical that Congress act quickly to find a sustainable, long-term funding solution. Aging water infrastructure......
Michigan Must Say Yes to Safer Roads
April 08, 2015
In Michigan, a common saying is “there are two seasons: winter and road construction.” Rough winters and underinvestment for the past 50 years have led the Great Lakes state to have some of the worst roads in the nation. And while construction season may seem constant during the warmer months, the truth is currently the......
8 Amazing 1940s American Infrastructure Images
April 06, 2015
As part of the Library of Congress’ Bound for Glory: America in Color exhibition of newly digitized color images taken of 1940s America, several show the infrastructure that people made their livings working on and that helped grow the country. The photographs are by famed photographers such as John Vachon, Jack Delano, Russell Lee, and......
Transportation Knows Neither Red Nor Blue
April 03, 2015
With the Grow America Act gaining national attention and an increasing number of states raising their gas tax, our nation’s infrastructure funding needs are being addressed more intentionally. However, with the federal surface transportation bill (MAP-21) expiring at the end of May, Congress is running out of time to pass a sustainable funding solution. In......
ASCE Recognizes Lawmakers’ Infrastructure Leadership
April 02, 2015
To successfully save America’s infrastructure, the U.S. needs strong leaders dedicated to investing in our roads, bridges, water pipes, levees and other infrastructure. Two such lawmakers who exhibit bold leadership and resolve to improve our nation’s infrastructure are Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA). In recognition of both lawmakers’ efforts to prioritize......
It’s Time Again to GROW America
April 01, 2015
During a recent interview with Politico’s Mike Allen, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx noted that the nation’s transportation system is “in a huge ditch.” Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) unveiled its idea on how to get America out of that ditch with their GROW America proposal. If the name sounds familiar, it’s......
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