New Congressional Proposal Offers Gas Tax Increase Tied to Inflation
June 18, 2014
We saw some encouraging movement from the Hill today on transportation. Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) are floating a plan to increase the gas tax twice by increments of six cents, and then index the gas tax to inflation so it’s a sustainable revenue source. Here’s a statement from ASCE President Randall......
Everything You Need to Know About the 2014 Water Resources Reform Development Act
June 17, 2014
President Obama last week signed a $12.3 billion water resources bill that will modernize critical water infrastructure while also promoting economic growth and job creation. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA) authorizes 34 new Army Corps projects, establishes a new loan financing program, strengthens levee and dam safety programs and codifies......
This Week in Infrastructure: Fix the Trust Fund
June 13, 2014
This week ASCE launched FixtheTrustFund.org. The campaign encourages parents, businesses, commuters, and consumers to connect with Congress and ask for a long-term, sustainable funding solution for the Highway Trust Fund. Our plea to Congress was echoed by our friends during the Rally for Roads on Wednesday. The rally brought together road builders, construction unions and......
Watch Live- Big Victory for America’s Infrastructure With WRRDA Signing
June 10, 2014
Today, at 10:45am, the White House and members of Congress will hold a signing ceremony for the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV...
This Week in Infrastructure: Searching for Sustainable Solutions
June 06, 2014
Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado reflected this week on the significance of the grand opening of the Denver Union Station. His thoughts included discourse on the “foresight and generosity” of past generations to build highways and waterways that serve us today. He then implores his community—and us all—to consider what our legacy will be in......
10 Myths About the Highway Trust Fund
June 03, 2014
1. The Highway Trust Fund is Running Out of Money Because We Waste Money Thanks to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), first passed in 1991, transportation projects are planned, developed and executed efficiently while utilizing innovation. Grades in the Report Card prove that when we invest in infrastructure, we see results. The 2013......
This Week in Infrastructure: Investment Ensures Infrastructure Effectiveness
May 30, 2014
The goal of infrastructure is to keep people safe as they live their lives. This is realized in the millions of people who successfully drive or take public transit to work each day; in the clean water that comes out of the tap; and the safety offered by dams. But unfortunately we know that sometimes......
This Week In Infrastructure: A lot to Celebrate
May 23, 2014
This Memorial Day weekend, there is a lot to celebrate and remember. As always, this important holiday allows us to pause and remember those who dedicated and sacrificed their lives for our country. So to our members who served in the military, and to all our active and veteran members of the armed forces we......
ASCE commends passage of Water Resources Reform and Development Act
May 22, 2014
Washington, D.C. — The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) S. Over, P.E., F.ASCE, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding the final passage today of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives: “Today’s congressional passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development......
New York and Vermont Leadership Make Lake Champlain Bridge Project Success
May 22, 2014
Commit to Success America’s infrastructure needs a national commitment to bring existing infrastructure into a state-of-good-repair, and in the long term we must modernize and build in a targeted and strategic manner. This means leadership at the federal, state, and local levels of government, by businesses and individuals, to communicate the importance of our nation’s......