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# ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card

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- [Flowing Forward: How Water Infrastructure Shaped Modern America](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/flowing-forward-water-infrastructure-modern-america/) - Celebrate America’s 250th with ASCE’s new StoryMap exploring how water infrastructure advanced public health, growth, and modern communities.
- [House introduces WRDA 2026; markup delayed by floor fights](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-wrda-2026-bill/) - Learn more about the House WRDA 2026 bill, which includes ASCE priorities on dam safety, dredging, water infrastructure resilience, and Corps project backlog.
- [Register Now! Upcoming Webinar on Effective Asset Management and Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/webinar-on-effective-asset-management-and-infrastructure/) - Public infrastructure decisions don’t end when a project is complete—they only begin a new phase of responsibility. Ensuring that infrastructure assets remain safe, reliable, and cost-effective over their full life cycle requires thoughtful planning, robust data, and disciplined management. To explore these critical challenges and opportunities, join ASCE and Brightly Software for a closer look
- [How AI Is Transforming Water Security](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-ai-transforming-water-security/) - Discover how utilizing AI technology in water systems can optimize water reuse, reduce desalination costs, and improve PFAS treatment decisions.
- [Digital Twins for Government: Powered by GIS, Accelerated by AI](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gis-digital-twin-platform-government/) - Build a sustainable, effective GIS digital twin platform. See how GeoAI digital twins transform static government models into living engineering systems.
- [OMB Proposed Rule Could Reshape Federal Grants](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/omb-proposed-changes-federal-grants/) - OMB’s proposed 2026 federal grant rules could change how awards are reviewed, terminated, and managed, raising major concerns for research recipients.
- [Making the Grade: Solid Waste Infrastructure Webinar](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade-solid-waste-infrastructure-webinar/) - Join ASCE and SCS Engineers on July 15 for a discussion on the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure and the future of solid waste infrastructure.
- [ASCE Leads Infrastructure Week Engagement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-leads-infrastructure-week-engagement/) - From May 18 to 22, ASCE joined state, local, and national partners to advocate for critical needs in the nation’s infrastructure network. Infrastructure Week provides an opportunity to recognize the impact and importance of infrastructure to the nation’s quality of life, economy, and security. To promote public activities and outreach, ASCE developed an engagement toolkit
- [School Infrastructure Examined in Latest ASCE Report Card Webinar](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-report-card-school-facilities-webinar/) - On May 20, ASCE joined with engineering, architecture, and policy leaders to showcase key solutions in school infrastructure. Hosted by the Build America Schools Infrastructure Coalition (BASIC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the event provided an overview of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure which graded schools “D+.” Issues across funding, safety,
- [House Advances BUILD America 250 Surface Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-transportation-reauthorization-build-america-250/) - House lawmakers advance the $580B BUILD America 250 Act to reauthorize transportation programs, boost infrastructure funding, and reform project delivery.
- [Upcoming Webinar to Explore Critical Lessons in Infrastructure Finance and P3s](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/upcoming-webinar-to-explore-critical-lessons-in-infrastructure-finance-and-p3s/) - ASCE along with the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI) will be hosting an upcoming virtual event sharing key guidance on infrastructure finance and public-private partnerships. The 75-minute webinar, Understanding Infrastructure Finance and P3 Delivery, will provide engineers with a policy-focused introduction to P3s—designed specifically for professionals who are not finance specialists, but
- [ASCE Kicks off Infrastructure Week with new Grading the States StoryMap](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-grading-the-states-storymap/) - ASCE launched the Grading the States StoryMap during Infrastructure Week, showcasing state infrastructure report cards and key trends nationwide.
- [FEMA Reform Proposal Signals Major Shift in Disaster Policy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fema-reform-proposal-report/) - Proposed FEMA reform plan would reduce the federal role in disasters, raise aid thresholds, and shift more responsibility to states and localities.
- [ASCE, Partners to Celebrate Infrastructure Week 2026: May 18-22!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-week-2026/) - Join ASCE and partners for Infrastructure Week 2026, May 18-22, spotlighting events, investment, policy, and U.S. infrastructure progress.
- [Gas tax holiday gains traction with Republican support; ASCE voices opposition](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gas-tax-holiday-threatens-infrastructure-funding/) - Federal gas tax holiday proposals are gaining momentum, but ASCE warns a suspension could drain the Highway Trust Fund without guaranteeing savings at the pump.
- [ASCE Brings Together Infrastructure & Policy Leaders to Showcase Innovation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-innovation-forum-infrastructure-innovation-policy-2026/) - ASCE Innovation Forum highlights infrastructure innovation, workforce development, water systems, transportation policy, and disaster response solutions.
- [Minnesota’s Infrastructure Earns a C in ASCE’s 2026 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/minnesota-infrastructure-report-card-2026/) - ASCE’s 2026 Report Card gives Minnesota infrastructure a C grade, highlighting funding gaps, aging systems, and a path forward to raise the grade.
- [Building With Nature: How Green Infrastructure Is Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/building-with-nature-how-green-infrastructure-is-shaping-the-cities-of-tomorrow/) - Each Earth Day offers an opportunity to reflect on how infrastructure decisions shape the natural and built environments for generations. As weather patterns intensify, resulting in more heat, flooding, and water scarcity, civil engineers are increasingly embracing green infrastructure and nature‑based solutions to improve sustainability and resilience—the ability of infrastructure systems to withstand, adapt to,
- [Making the Grade Webinar Explores Energy Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade-webinar-energy/) - Join ASCE experts to explore the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card grade for energy, with insights on safety, resilience, transmission, and grid performance.
- [Inside the White House’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/inside-the-white-houses-fiscal-year-2027-budget-proposal/) - Earlier this month, the White House released its proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027, outlining the administration’s priorities for federal spending and setting the stage for what is likely to be another contentious appropriations process on Capitol Hill. While the president’s budget is not law and is rarely enacted as proposed congressional appropriations, it
- [Infrastructure Investment Forum: Key Insights on P3s, Financing Tools, and Energy Resilience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-infrastructure-investment-forum/) - Gain key insights from ASCE’s Infrastructure Investment Forum, covering P3s, asset management, funding tools, and energy resilience strategies.
- [ASCE Reflects on One-Year Anniversary of 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2025-infrastructure-report-card-one-year-later/) - ASCE marks one year since the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting improved grades, funding impacts, state results, and remaining systemwide gaps.
- [New Guidebook Offers Practical Approaches to Infrastructure Resilience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/built-to-endure-infrastructure-resilience-sxsw-2026/) - ASCE unveiled its Built to Endure infrastructure resilience guidebook at SXSW 2026, highlighting strategies that help communities prepare for climate risks.
- [ASCE Making the Grade Webinar Examines Ports and Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade-webinar-ports-inland-waterways/) - On October 2, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) hosted a collaborative webinar focused on Ports and Inland Waterways, two of the 18 categories evaluated in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. In the 2025 report, Ports received the highest grade among all categories with a B, up from a B– in 2021.
- [ASCE, NMSA Host Webinar on 2025 Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-nmsa-host-webinar-on-2025-infrastructure-report-card/) - On June 17th, the American Society of Civil Engineers joined with the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) to host a webinar providing an in-depth assessment of Stormwater as a part of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Stormwater was one of 18 categories graded in the newly released report card receiving a “D.”
- [New StoryMap Features ASCE’s Resilience Toolkit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-ground-level-resilience-toolkit/) - Discover ASCE’s new StoryMap, Ground‑Level Resiliency, showcasing the Pathways to Resilient Communities toolkit and how communities can boost resilience.
- [WRDA 2018 Signed Into Law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrda-2018-signed-into-law/) - This week, President Trump signed S. 3021 (Public Law No: 115-270), the America’s Water Infrastructure Now Act of 2018, or the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, into law. The Senate passed this bill by a vote of 99-1, while the House passed it by voice vote. Read ASCE’s official statement on the House’s September passage of WRDA,
- [Where do the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Infrastructure?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/where-do-the-2020-presidential-candidates-stand-on-infrastructure/) - As we inch closer to the caucuses, Democratic candidates are running out of time to release tangible policy solutions which focus on the issues that are most critical to the majority of Americans. One of those issues, which 90 percent of Americans support, continues to be the condition of our nation’s infrastructure. So far, four
- [ASCE Gives Thanks for Infrastructure Successes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-gives-thanks-for-infrastructure-successes/) - It’s that time of the year again – turkey, time off work to be with family and friends, and traveling headaches due to crowded airports and traffic on the highways. This week, millions of people around the country are traveling by way of plane, car, train, or bus to visit their loved ones near and
- [ASCE Celebrates the Passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-celebrates-the-passage-of-the-water-resources-development-act-wrda-of-2018/) - Yesterday, the Senate passed S. 3021, the America’s Water Infrastructure Now Act of 2018, or the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 by a vote of 99-1. Earlier this year, ASCE President Kristina Swallow testified before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee about the importance of long-term, strategic investment in America’s water resources
- [Wyoming Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “C” grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wyoming-civil-engineers-give-the-states-infrastructure-a-c-grade/) - The Wyoming Section of the ASCE released the state's 2023 Infrastructure Report Card, giving it an overall grade of a ‘C’. Learn more.
- [Sky High Air Travel Traffic](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/sky-high-air-travel-traffic/) - Whether your amount of air travel rivals that of George Clooney in Up in the Air, or you are a casual flier who takes a plane for an annual vacation, the newly-released data from the U.S. Travel Association will give you pause. In the new report, Thanksgiving in the Skies: A Look at the Future
- [Senate Committee Examines Our Surface Transportation Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-committee-examines-our-surface-transportation-needs/) - Senators returned from Thanksgiving celebrations with their family and friends last week refreshed and ready to tackle the infrastructure problems and potential solutions facing the country – starting with a committee hearing on Capitol Hill. “Addressing America’s Surface Transportation Infrastructure Needs”, a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on
- [Rhode Island’s Infrastructure Gets a ‘C-’ in its State’s First Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/rhode-islands-infrastructure-gets-a-c-in-its-states-first-infrastructure-report-card/) - The Rhode Island Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the inaugural 2020 Report Card for Rhode Island’s Infrastructure this morning in a virtual news conference, Speakers included Chad Morrison, P.E., 2020 ASCE Rhode Island President-Elect; Nazifa Sarawat, E.I.T., Chair, 2020 Report Card for Rhode Island’s Infrastructure; Mayor James Diossa of Central
- [Report Examines Mileage-Based User Fee Future](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/report-examines-mileage-based-user-fee-future/) - This week, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) released a report entitled, “A Policymaker’s Guide to Road User Charges.” The report calls on Congress to develop and pass legislation directing the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) to establish a national Mileage-Based User Fee system (MBUF) , or a “Road User Charge” (RUC). The
- [Montana Infrastructure Earns a "C"](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/montana-infrastructure-earns-a-c/) - Today, civil engineers in Montana released the 2018 Report Card for Montana’s Infrastructure at the State Capitol. Montana earned an overall grade of a “C,” meaning the state’s infrastructure systems are generally in mediocre condition. The Report Card graded ten categories: bridges, drinking water, dams, energy, rail, roads, schools, solid waste, stormwater, and wastewater. Rail
- [Michigan Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “C-” grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/michigan-civil-engineers-give-the-states-infrastructure-a-c-grade/) - The Michigan Section of ASCE released the 2023 Report Card for Michigan’s Infrastructure, noting that Michigan’s systems have a long way to go. Learn more.
- [ASCE Gives California Infrastructure a C-](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-gives-california-infrastructure-a-c/) - The 2019 Report Card for California’s Infrastructure, released this week, gave the golden state an overall grade of a “C-.” The state has made progress in recent years to close the infrastructure investment gap, but much work remains to prepare the infrastructure to support the state’s economy and preserve Californians quality of life. In 2017, California
- [FAA Reauthorization Waiting on the House](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/faa-reauthorization-waiting-on-the-house/) - There are just 73 days remaining until the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authorization expires. Reauthorizing legislation has been in the works for months, but has a long way to go before it lands on the President’s desk. The FAA’s current authorization was set to expire March 31, but Congress bought itself some extra time by
- [North Carolina’s 2026 Infrastructure Report Card: Grades, Challenges & Path Forward](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/north-carolina-infrastructure-report-card-2026/) - Explore the North Carolina Infrastructure Report Card, its C– grade, and key challenges and priorities across roads, bridges, water systems, and resilience.
- [ASCE’s Priorities for the 2026 Water Resources Development Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-2026-wrda-priorities-water-resources/) - Learn about ASCE's top priorities for the 2026 Water Resources Development Act, including dam and levee safety, port improvements, and reducing project backlogs
- [How Modern Technology and AI Can Improve Environmental Permitting for Everyone](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-to-improve-environmental-permitting-process/) - Environmental permitting issues can be better resolved through advanced technology. Explore three modern solutions that can foster a more effective process.
- [ASCE Submits Comments on Proposed Waters of the United States Rule](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-comments-trump-wotus-rule/) - ASCE submits comments about proposed changes to WOTUS rule, warning of reduced wetland protections and increased flood risks. Learn more about our comments.
- [FY 2026 Spending Bills: Lawmakers Advance Funding for Commerce, Energy, and Interior Agencies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fy2026-spending-bills-commerce-energy-interior-funding/) - Learn what's included in the FY 2026 funding bills for Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment.
- [2025 Drinking Water & Wastewater Webinar: Key Insights from ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2025-drinking-water-wastewater-webinar-insights/) - ASCE’s making the grade webinar series explores drinking water & wastewater grades for the 2025 report card and looks at challenges and innovative solutions.
- [West Virginia 2025 Infrastructure Report Card: ASCE Grades & Key Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/west-virginia-infrastructure-grades-improve-but-needs-remain/) - ASCE’s WV 2025 Infrastructure Report Card upgrades the state's infrastructure to a D+, showing improvements in dams, water, & roads, but funding gaps remain.
- [Florida’s Infrastructure Report Card: A ‘C+’ and Climbing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/florida-infrastructure-report-card-2025/) - Florida’s 2025 Infrastructure Report Card gives the state a ‘C+’. Discover where Florida excels, where challenges remain, and why continued investment matters.
- [Closing the Data Gap: How Digital Solutions Are Building Smarter Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/closing-the-data-gap-smart-infrastructure-digital-solutions/) - Discover how AI, cloud collaboration, and connected data environments are transforming infrastructure, improving decision-making, & building resilient systems.
- [California’s Infrastructure Report Card 2025: Challenges and Opportunities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-infrastructure-report-card-2025/) - Explore the new California Infrastructure Report Card: ASCE gives the state a C-, see where there was progress, and where there is room for improvement.
- [Election Day 2025 delivers major wins for U.S. infrastructure funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/election-day-infrastructure-wins/) - Voters nationwide approved billions for roads, bridges, water, and transit projects, signaling strong support for infrastructure investment.
- [Airport infrastructure focus of ASCE Making the Grade webinar](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/airport-infrastructure-webinar-asce-2025/) - Gain expert insight from ASCE’s webinar on airport infrastructure, funding, and innovation featured in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.
- [Louisiana’s Infrastructure: Making Progress, But Still a Long Road Ahead](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/louisianas-infrastructure-making-progress-but-still-a-long-road-ahead/) - The new Louisiana Infrastructure Report Card gave the state an overall grade of C-. Explore improvements, critical gaps, and ASCE recommendations.
- [2025 Maryland Infrastructure Report Card: Key Findings, Challenges & Future Solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/maryland-infrastructure-report-card-2025/) - Explore the 2025 Maryland Infrastructure Report Card from ASCE. See grades, challenges, and recommendations for roads, bridges, ports, and more.
- [Federal Government Shuts Down as Congress Fails to Reach Spending Deal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/federal-government-shuts-down-as-congress-fails-to-reach-spending-deal/) - Discover what happens during a federal government shutdown and how it affects federal workers, agencies, and projects.
- [When Strategy Meets Reality: How Funding Shapes Infrastructure Outcomes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-infrastructure-funding-shapes-outcomes/) - Explore how infrastructure funding shapes outcomes in transportation – and the growing disconnect between best practices and the necessary financial resources.
- [Bridge Infrastructure Problems in the U.S.: Modern Challenges and Solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bridge-infrastructure-problems-in-the-us/) - Over 46,000 U.S. bridges are structurally deficient. Learn how innovation and funding can (and must) address America’s bridge infrastructure problems.
- [Decoding America’s Construction Labor Shortage: Implications for National Stability and Security](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/americas-construction-labor-shortage/) - The US built environment is grappling with a severe construction labor shortage. Explore implications and solutions for national stability and security.
- [Idaho’s Infrastructure Sees Modest Progress in 2025 ASCE Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/idahos-infrastructure-sees-modest-progress-in-2025-asce-report-card/) - Idaho’s infrastructure is improving, demonstrating that proactive state programs and contributions from the federal government and private sector can improve the systems all residents and businesses depend on. Today ASCE’s Idaho sections released its 2025 Report Card for Idaho’s Infrastructure, awarding the state an overall grade of ‘C’, up from a ‘C-’ in 2018. While
- [ASCE releases updated resilience toolkit, hosts Capitol Hill briefing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/updated-resilience-toolkit-released/) - On September 8, ASCE released its updated toolkit, Pathways to Resilient Communities: Infrastructure Designed for the Environmental Hazards in Your Region. The toolkit offers guidance for civil engineers, community leaders, and related stakeholders to adopt and implement up-to-date, modern building codes and standards responsive to extreme weather and environmental threats. As a standards development organization
- [Colorado's Infrastructure Maintains 'C-' grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/colorados-infrastructure-maintains-c-grade/) - Colorado’s infrastructure grade received a C- in ASCE’s 2025 Report Card. The report covered 14 categories, highlighting both progress and challenges.
- [Nevada's Infrastructure Gets a Boost: ‘C+’ Grade Highest Ever for the Silver State](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/nevadas-infrastructure-gets-a-boost-c-grade-highest-ever-for-the-silver-state/) - The 2025 Report Card for Nevada's Infrastructure has been released, thanks to the hard work of ASCE members who volunteered their time and energy to research and write the report card, and it brings positive developments. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has awarded Nevada’s infrastructure a 'C+' grade, an improvement from a ‘C’
- [The Case for Building a Stronger Water Reuse Workforce](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/building-a-stronger-water-reuse-workforce/) - By: Sarah Simons, Senior Technical Writer, CDM Smith As climate change and water shortages continue to threaten water-scarce regions across the United States (U.S.) and around the world, CDM Smith is driving innovation and leading the way in water reuse. However, to continue to expand water reuse and increase water resilience, we must address the
- [Funding and Financing U.S. Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/funding-and-financing-u-s-infrastructure/) - In the 2025 Report Card, the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) estimates a $3.7 trillion investment gap for U.S infrastructure to reach a state of good repair, assuming Congress continues recent funding levels. As such, sponsors of infrastructure projects will need to innovate and look to diversify funding and financing sources beyond federal spending
- [Building America’s Future: Why Infrastructure Investment Matters Now More Than Ever](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/building-americas-future-why-infrastructure-investment-matters-now-more-than-ever/) - By: Ben Pickett, Executive Vice President, Business Services Nucor Corporation For nearly six decades, Nucor has played a foundational role in building America—literally. As the largest steel producer in the United States, Nucor is responsible for more than one-quarter of the nation’s steel production. Roughly half of that steel goes directly into nonresidential construction and
- [DOGE looms large as Congress begins marking up Fiscal Year 2026 funding bills](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/doge-looms-large-as-congress-begins-marking-up-fiscal-year-2026-funding-bills/) - With government funding set to expire on September 30th, the appropriations committees in Congress are working to finalize government spending levels for the coming fiscal year. Traditionally a bipartisan process, the negotiations surrounding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations have been colored by the Trump administration’s focus on eliminating what it views as government “waste, fraud
- [House T&I advances Clean Water Act permitting reform package](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-ti-advances-clean-water-act-permitting-reform-package/) - Last month, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) held a markup session to consider a package of bills related to project permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The package, H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, includes more than a dozen bills introduced with the stated goal to
- [Ohio’s Infrastructure Gets a Boost: 2025 Report Card Shows Progress, But Challenges Remain](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ohios-infrastructure-gets-a-boost-2025-report-card-shows-progress-but-challenges-remain/) - The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Ohio Council of Sections has released its 2025 Report Card for Ohio’s Infrastructure, and there’s a bit of good news: Ohio’s overall grade has improved to a ‘C’, up from a ‘C-’ in 2021. That puts the Buckeye State on par with the national average, according to ASCE’s recently
- [Utah's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card: A Mix of Progress and Challenges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/utahs-2025-infrastructure-report-card-progress-and-challenges/) - On May 29th, the Utah Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Utah’s Infrastructure at the state capitol building in Salt Lake City. The results are a blend of progress and ongoing challenges. The report assigns a cumulative grade of ‘C+’ to Utah’s infrastructure, maintaining the same
- [How AEC Companies Are Leveraging Unreal Engine](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/unreal-engine-3d-modeling-unreal-engine-5/) - Discover how AEC firms use Unreal Engine 3D modeling for real-world solutions and how this gaming tool is reshaping construction and infrastructure design.
- [The future of FEMA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-future-of-fema/) - A bipartisan group of House members, including the Chair and Ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, are sharing a sweeping draft bill to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The draft will join more than a dozen bills already introduced in the 119th Congress to reform all or parts of FEMA.
- [5 things you need to know about the ASCE Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/five-things-to-know-about-the-asce-infrastructure-report-card/) - ASCE’s Infrastructure Report Card is key to informing the next infrastructure bill, analyzing and highlighting areas that need improvement across the nation.
- [FEMA ends Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fema-ends-bric-program/) - FEMA ends the BRIC program, halting key infrastructure resilience funding. Learn what this means for disaster mitigation efforts. Read the full update now.
- [ASCE Highlights Surface Transportation Reauthorization Recommendations](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/surface-transportation-reauthorization-recommendations/) - Surface transportation reauthorization is a major priority for ASCE. Here are the recommendations we recently submitted to Congress as they consider this bill. (
- [ASCE partners with Esri to create ArcGIS StoryMap "Infrastructure is Everywhere"](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-partners-with-esri-to-create-arcgis-storymap-infrastructure-is-everywhere/) - Infrastructure is essential for cities and communities across America to function. It ensures safety and supports daily activities, like driving over bridges or flying to destinations. The quality of infrastructure is crucial for our safety. To help better tell the story of America's Infrastructure, which we detailed in the 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, ASCE
- [Alaska Infrastructure Report Card Grade Improves to 'C'](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/alaska-infrastructure-report-card-grade-improves-to-c/) - In the third Alaska Infrastructure Report Card, the overall grade climbed to ‘C,’ with bridges, dams, and ports improving. See the full results from ASCE.
- [Trump signs executive orders to begin second term, creating uncertainty for IIJA spending](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trump-signs-executive-orders-to-begin-second-term-creating-uncertainty-for-iija-spending/) - Since assuming office last week, President Trump has signed several executive orders related to various policy topics, including energy, climate, and infrastructure. Among those actions is an executive order temporarily halting disbursement of remaining funds appropriated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as a related order to
- [State legislatures scrutinizing professional civil engineer licensing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-legislatures-scrutinizing-professional-civil-engineer-licensing/) - States like Florida and Nevada are scrutinizing professional licensing, including civil engineer licensing in an effort to reduce government size. Learn more.
- [Montana’s infrastructure grade declines to a ‘C-’](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/montanas-infrastructure-grade-declines-to-a-c/) - Montana’s infrastructure is now ranked on par with the national infrastructure score, donning a ‘C-’ grade in the 2024 Report Card for Montana’s Infrastructure. ASCE’s Montana Section released its latest report today, which covers 14 categories of infrastructure and is a one-step decrease from the ‘C‘ the state received in its 2018 report. At a
- [Improve Minnesota Infrastructure with Capital Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/improve-minnesota-infrastructure-with-capital-investment/) - ASCE Supports Minnesota Infrastructure Investment On Wednesday, January 21st, ASCE Members Hannah Albertus-Benham and Meredith Lis Marcott testified to the Capital Investment Committee of Minnesota’s State Senate. In their remarks – which you can watch here [starting at 1 hour, 33 minutes] – Albertus-Benham used Minnesota’s 2022 Report Card for Minnesota’s Infrastructure as a jumping-off
- [Texas Infrastructure Rates at “C” in 2025](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/texas-infrastructure-rates-at-c-in-2025/) - ASCE released the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, adding four categories since 2021 and updating its energy analysis and recommendations. Read more.
- [Congress Announces 2024 WRDA Agreement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-announces-2024-wrda-agreement/) - On Tuesday, the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee along with Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee announced they had reached an agreement on the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), Congress’s biennial legislation authorizing new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects. Both the House and Senate passed their respective WRDA bills this summer,
- [Maine’s infrastructure grade improves to a ‘C’](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/maines-infrastructure-grade-improves-to-a-c/) - Maine’s infrastructure is now ranked ahead of the national infrastructure score, donning a ‘C’ grade in the 2024 Report Card for Maine’s Infrastructure. This is one step ahead of the ‘C-‘ the nation received in the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. ASCE’s Maine Section released its latest report today, which covers 16 categories of
- [Infrastructure Supported at the Ballot Box](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-success-election-2024/) - Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of infrastructure funding in the 119th Congress and a second Trump administration, infrastructure performed incredibly well in state and local elections on Election Day. Across the United States, voters approved or renewed billions of dollar infrastructure funding. Below is a summary of some of the ballot initiatives ASCE’s has
- [IIJA Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/iija-celebrates-three-year-anniversary/) - Today marks the three-year anniversary of the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the largest and most comprehensive federal infrastructure investment package in our nation’s history. The law allocated $1.2 trillion, including more than $500 billion in new funding, across each of the 18 categories of infrastructure outlined in ASCE’s 2021 Report
- [Mississippi’s infrastructure grade improves to a ‘C-’](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mississippis-infrastructure-grade-improves-to-c-minus/) - Mississippi’s infrastructure now has a ‘C-’ grade according to the 2024 Report Card for Mississippi’s Infrastructure which was released by ASCE’s Mississippi Section outside the State Capitol Building on November 14th. That grade is a one-step improvement over the ‘D+’ grade the state received in 2020 and matches the national grade from the 2021 Report
- [Congress Returns to Address Remaining Priorities in "Lame Duck"](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-returns-to-address-remaining-priorities-in-lame-duck/) - This week, Congress returned from its extended recess following a hotly contested 2024 election. As the clock winds down on the 118th Congress, Capitol Hill now turns its attention to addressing critical outstanding items before January 3rd when the new Congress will be sworn in. The House and Senate will enter the final stretch of
- [Wisconsin’s infrastructure Report Card grade improves in 2024](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wisconsins-infrastructure-grade-improves-in-2024-report-card/) - The Wisconsin Infrastructure Report Card for 2024 was released by ASCE and evaluates 17 infrastructure categories. Learn more about the results.
- [Oregon Infrastructure Report Card Receives a ‘C-’ in 2024](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/oregons-infrastructure-receives-a-c-on-2024-report-card/) - ASCE released the 2024 Oregon Infrastructure Report Card, giving the state an overall grade of C-. See how Oregon fared in all 12 infrastructure categories.
- [Infrastructure Is on the Ballot in 2024](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-is-on-the-ballot-in-2024/) - This year, many important infrastructure initiatives will be put before voters at the state and local levels. See some of the ballot measures ASCE is following.
- [Congress Moves Forward With Water Resources Bill (WRDA 2024)](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-moves-forward-with-wrda-2024/) - Learn what’s being considered in the U.S. water resources bill – the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024(H.R. 8812) -- and its current progress.
- [Industry experts urge legislators to “stay the course” on funding, and leverage infrastructure investment opportunities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/industry-experts-urge-legislators-to-stay-the-course-on-funding-and-leverage-infrastructure-investment-opportunities/) - Learn why experts urge keeping up with current federal infrastructure spending and how private investment can help bridge the infrastructure gap even further.
- [ASCE statement on House passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-statement-on-house-passage-of-the-water-resources-development-act-of-2024/) - See what ASCE has to say about the House passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which will help improve dams and levees.
- [Lame-Duck Look Ahead: Water Resources Development Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/lame-duck-look-ahead-water-resources-development-act/) - Find out all you need to know about the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 from ASCE. Check out key provisions and progress.
- [Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Releases Water Resources Development Act of 2020 and Drinking Water Legislation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-environment-public-works-committee-releases-water-resources-development-act-of-2020-and-drinking-water-legislation/) - This week, the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee has released a draft of their bipartisan WRDA 2020 bill, entitled America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2020, which keeps Congress on track with the biennium WRDA reauthorization schedule. This bill authorizes $17 billion in infrastructure projects and reauthorizes the EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund
- [Georgia Infrastructure Earns a ‘C+’ on 2024 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/georgia-earns-c-plus-on-2024-report-card/) - The latest infrastructure report card for Georgia has been released with the state receiving a C+ grade. Find out what it means here.
- [Iowa State Report Card: Civil Engineers Give Iowa's Infrastructure a "C" Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/iowa-state-report-card-civil-engineers-give-iowas-infrastructure-a-c-grade/) - What made the grade in 2023? Read how civil engineers assessed Iowa's infrastructure and came up with the Iowa state report card – plus plans for improvements!
- [ASCE: household, family savings from infrastructure investments](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bridging-the-gap-release/) - ASCE’s new Bridging the Gap economic study showcases American family savings from recent U.S. infrastructure investments. Learn more.
- [Congress clears FAA reauthorization bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/faa-deal-latest/) - Congress recently passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill, a $105.5 billion package that includes funding for airport infrastructure improvements and more.
- [Local Officials, Engineers Herald Seattle’s Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock at Latest Roadshow Stop](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/local-officials-engineers-herald-seattles-multimodal-terminal-at-colman-dock-at-latest-roadshow-stop/) - Local officials and engineers celebrated Seattle’s Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock, a testament to the transformative power of infrastructure investment.
- [What the first round of FY2024 appropriations bills mean for infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/appropriations-bills-fy2024-infrastructure/) - Increase or cuts? Learn what the first round of FY2024 appropriations bills mean for our national infrastructure.
- [Engineering and Public Works Roadshow Highlights Phoenix Water Project](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/engineering-and-public-works-roadshow-highlights-phoenix-water-project/) - On Thursday, February 22nd, the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow series made its fifth stop, this time in Phoenix, Arizona, celebrating the state’s Northwest Valley Infrastructure Project. With news that a semiconductor plant was coming to Phoenix, the team at Wilson Engineers and Carollo Engineers worked diligently to provide wastewater and transportation services to the area. The
- [House Ways and Means Committee Turns Its Focus to Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-ways-and-means-committee-turns-its-focus-to-infrastructure-investment/) - The House Ways and Means Committee, the oldest committee in Congress and chief tax-writing committee, held its first hearing in nearly a decade yesterday on the topic of infrastructure. ASCE Past-President and Chair of the Committee for America’s Infrastructure, Greg DiLoreto, P.E. testified alongside AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
- [Lame-Duck Look Ahead: Energy Permitting Reform Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/lame-duck-look-ahead-energy-infrastructure-permitting-reform/) - The Energy Independence & Security Act included actions for energy permitting reform. See what the legislation entails and where it stands today.
- [Radhika Fox, US Water Alliance CEO and ASCE Partner Joins EPA Office of Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/radhika-fox-us-water-alliance-ceo-and-asce-partner-joins-epa-office-of-water/) - The EPA announced the selection of US Water Alliance CEO Radhika Fox as Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water. ASCE applauds this choice. Read on.
- [Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-committee-holds-hearing-on-drinking-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-act/) - The Senate EPW held a hearing for the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act (DWWIA). ASCE endorsed DWWIA & urged swift passage. Read more here.
- [Administration Releases Preliminary Database of Disadvantaged Communities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/administration-releases-preliminary-database-of-disadvantaged-communities/) - The Biden Administration took a first step toward classifying & identifying specific census tracts as “distressed.” Learn about the preliminary process here.
- [Advocate Profile: Shelia Montgomery-Mills, P.E., M. ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-shelia-montgomery-mills-p-e-m-asce/) - Shelia Montgomery-Mills, P.E., M.ASCE, is a manager of projects and systems at Appleseed Workshop and also owns her own consulting firm, Civil Construction Solutions. She works on commercial and residential renewal projects in Birmingham, Alabama. Shelia’s experiences in her career, along with attending the ASCE Legislative Fly-In, contributed to her active role in advocacy. The
- [Advocate Profile: Peter S. Merfeld, P.E., M.ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-peter-s-merfeld-p-e-m-asce-2/) - Peter S. Merfeld, P.E., M.ASCE is a member of the Maine Section. He has exhibited leadership experience as section president, Maine Report Card chair, and through work on the national Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. He is also a Board member of IBTTA (International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association). These roles led him to become
- [ASCE Observes National Dam Safety Awareness Day](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-observes-national-dam-safety-awareness-day/) - Dams serve as a critical component of our nation’s infrastructure. On May 31, 2022, the ASCE observed “National Dam Safety Awareness Day". Learn more here.
- [Biden Administration Moves Swiftly on Key Infrastructure Positions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/biden-administration-moves-swiftly-on-key-infrastructure-positions/) - On the heels of President Biden’s inauguration, agencies across the federal government already had key infrastructure nominations put forth.
- [Biden Signs Major Climate Change Order](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/biden-signs-major-climate-change-order-2/) - President Biden has signed the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. Learn more about Biden’s ambitious climate plan here.
- [Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Turns One Year Old](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-turns-one-year-old/) - The landmark IIJA marked its first year as law, and some $185 billion has been announced to support thousands of projects in all 50 states, DC, and territories.
- [Infrastructure Gets  "C" Grade, Say Virginia Engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-gets-c-grade-say-virginia-engineers/) - The new Virginia infrastructure report card contains 11 categories receiving an overall grade of a ‘C’. That means it requires attention. Learn more.
- [Infrastructure Wins on the State and Local Ballots This Election Day](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-wins-on-the-state-and-local-ballots-this-election-day/) - Infrastructure once again proves to be a winner on the ballot. A majority of measures passed prove that voters support making infrastructure investments.
- [Minnesota Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “C” Grade for the Second Time](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/minnesota-civil-engineers-give-the-states-infrastructure-a-c-grade-for-the-second-time/) - The Minnesota Section of ASCE unveiled its 2022 Report Card for Minnesota’s Infrastructure. The report assigned the state’s systems an overall grade of “C”.
- [Senate EPW Committee Advances the 2022 WRDA Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-epw-committee-advances-wrda-2022/) - The Senate EPW Committee has released the 2022 WRDA bill, critical legislation for the improvement of our water infrastructure. See the latest developments.
- [Tennessee Engineers Give State’s Infrastructure a “C” Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tennessee-infrastructure-grade-c-2022/) - The new Tennesse infrastructure report card contains 13 categories of receiving an overall grade of a ‘C’. That means it's in mediocre condition. Learn more.
- [Water Week 2022 Kicks Off](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-week-2022-kicks-off/) - Washington celebrated Water Week 2022 both in-person and remotely to advocate for critical water policy initiatives. Learn more about the water policy here.
- [ASCE, ACEC & APWA Kick off Inaugural Roadshow Event](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-acec-apwa-kick-off-inaugural-roadshow-event/) - Our inaugural roadshow event was held at the Port of Long Beach, a site that's received awards from ASCE and ACEC for its sustainable practices. Learn more.
- [Washington, D.C. Civil Engineers Give the District's Infrastructure a "C" Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/washington-d-c-civil-engineers-give-the-districts-infrastructure-a-c-grade/) - The ASCE has released the 2021 report card for Washington D.C.’s Infrastructure. The engineers gave the overall infrastructure a grade of "C". See why.
- [New PROTECT program offers millions for improving infrastructure resilience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-protect-program-offers-millions-for-improving-infrastructure-resilience/) - The new PROTECT Program aims to make infrastructure more resilient to climate change, and government agencies can now apply for discretionary grant funding.
- [GAO Reports Highlights Opportunities For The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gao-reports-highlights-opportunities-for-the-national-earthquake-hazards-reduction-program/) - The GAO issued a new report on the status of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. ASCE has been actively involved with NEHRP . Read more here.
- [FAA Computer System Outage Demonstrates Need for Robust Aviation Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/faa-computer-system-outage-demonstrates-need-for-robust-aviation-investment/) - The computer system failure at the FAA that grounded all domestic flights emphasized the need for greater investment in the nation’s aviation infrastructure.
- [2023 ASCE Wyoming Report Card: Infrastructure Mediocre, Say Engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wyoming-infrastructure-2023-report/) - Read about the grades in the 2023 ASCE Wyoming Report Card, and see our recommended solutions for infrastructure improvement.
- [White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Releases Recommendations](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council-releases-recommendations/) - The WHEJAC has released final interim recommendations and guidelines for implementing President Biden’s environmental justice goals. Read more here.
- [Water Sector Celebrates Water Week 2023](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-sector-celebrates-water-week-2023/) - Water sector professionals from the nation’s water utilities, advocacy groups, environmental organizations, and more celebrated Water Week 2023 in D.C.
- [Pennsylvania Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “C-” Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/pennsylvania-civil-engineers-give-the-states-infrastructure-a-c-grade/) - The PA section of ASCE unveiled its 2022 Report Card for Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure, giving the state a ‘C-‘ grade. See what this means for Pennsylvania.
- [New data tool on road safety helps implement bipartisan infrastructure law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-data-tool-road-safety-best-bipartian-infrastructure-law/) - This past year, public and private sector leaders joined forces to address improving infrastructure across America with a new road safety data tool.
- [National Building Safety Month - How Can Engineers Protect the Public?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-building-safety-month-how-can-engineers-protect-the-public/) - May is National Building Safety Month and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is doing its part to ensure these structures are safe and reliable.
- [Movement on School Infrastructure Data Collection](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/movement-on-school-infrastructure-data-collection/) - To develop the ASCE school's grade of a D+, engineers relied on 3rd-party analyses due to a lack of data collection on school infrastructure spending. Read more here.
- [Join ASCE for Infrastructure Week 2023 – #InfrastructureWorks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/join-asce-for-infrastructure-week-2023/) - On May 15th, during Infrastructure Week 2023, ASCE will lead a panel discussion on infrastructure workforce solutions. Learn more about the event and register.
- [Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc, but Louisiana's Levees Hold Firm](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hurricane-ida-wreaks-havoc-but-louisianas-levees-hold-firm/) - Learn about how Hurricane Ida affected New Orleans, Louisiana residents and how effective the New Orleans new levee system was in combatting it.
- [House Committees Move Forward With Reconciliation Legislation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-committees-move-forward-with-reconciliation-legislation/) - This month, the House of Representatives began the process of writing their proposed $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. Learn more.
- [Help – What’s a Key Alert? How to Become an Infrastructure Grassroots Champion](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/whats-a-key-alert-how-to-become-an-infrastructure-grassroots-champion/) - ASCE sent out a “Key Alert” to members last week urging them to contact their representatives and support reauthorizing the bill that funds our airports.
- [Best Practices to Recruit and Retain Infrastructure Workers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-workers-report-2023/) - ASCE and the NGA Center for Best Practices released strategies for how to recruit and retain infrastructure workers. Build a more resilient workforce today!
- [Imagine A Day Without Water: Our most valuable resource](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/imagine-a-day-without-water-our-most-valuable-resource/) - Imagine a day without water: We must invest in this valuable resource so that we all have access to clean, safe, reliable drinking water.
- [House and Senate appropriations bills differ on transportation funding, setting stage for fiscal battle](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-and-senate-appropriations-bills-differ-on-transportation-funding-setting-stage-for-fiscal-battle/) - The disparity between the House and Senate transportation funding bills carries potential implications for the implementation of the IIJA. Learn more.
- [What would a possible government shutdown mean for the nation’s infrastructure?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/federal-government-shutdown-imminent-what-does-this-mean-for-the-nations-infrastructure/) - Update: Congress passed and President Biden signed a continuing resolution, which will keep the federal government operating until November 17th.
- [Buy America Comment Deadline Reached](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/buy-america-comment-deadline-reached/) - To clarify the Build America, Buy America Act requirements that were included in the IIJA, OMB released guidance to agencies on the application of requirements.
- [ASCE Kicks Off Infrastructure Week With Workforce Panels](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-kicks-off-infrastructure-week-with-workforce-panels/) - The civil engineering profession currently faces a worker shortage putting the newly-passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at a disadvantage. Learn more.
- [ASCE Hosts Biden Administration Officials for Resilience Events](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-hosts-biden-administration-officials-for-resilience-events/) - The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy joined ASCE for a collaborative discussion on its upcoming National Nature Assessment. Learn more.
- [Alabama's Infrastructure Receives a “C-” Grade for the Second Time](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/alabamas-infrastructure-receives-a-c-grade-for-the-second-time/) - Learn more about Alabama’s 2022 Infrastructure report 2022 by ASCE. The report assigned the state’s systems a cumulative grade of “C-”. See the details here.
- [The Hidden Infrastructure Tax We're All Paying: New Economic Study](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-hidden-infrastructure-tax-were-all-paying-new-economic-study/) - Underinvestment in infrastructure and the resulting inefficiencies will have a cascading effect on the economy. Learn more about this critical issue here.
- [Fiscal Responsibility Act: How It Impacts Our Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fiscal-responsibility-act-how-it-impacts-our-infrastructure/) - Learn how the Fiscal Responsibility Act impacts the bipartisan infrastructure law and safeguards funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- [ASCE Legislative Victory: STORM Act Signed Into Law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-legislative-victory-storm-act-signed-into-law/) - Learn about the ASCE legislative victory -- the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act, which was signed into law.
- [Restoration of historic Virginia train station celebrated on latest Roadshow stop](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/restoration-of-historic-virginia-train-station-celebrated-on-latest-roadshow-stop/) - The Roadshow came to the historic Main Street Station in Richmond, VA to celebrate its transformation into a multimodal transit center and event venue.
- [New Report Shows Rising Cost of Repairing the Nation's Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-shows-rising-cost-of-repairing-the-nations-dams/) - According to a recent report, the current cost of rehabilitating all non-federal dams in the United States is an estimated $157.5 billion. Learn more.
- [New ASCE Toolkit Centralizes Resources for Resilient Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-asce-toolkit-centralizes-resources-for-resilient-infrastructure/) - In order to champion resilient infrastructure, ASCE just released our resource toolkit: Pathways to Resilient Communities. Learn more.
- [Dallas' Able Pump Station Recognized for Engineering Excellence](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dallas-able-pump-station-recognized-for-engineering-excellence/) - The Engineering & Public Works Roadshow stopped by the award-winning Able Pump Station in Dallas, celebrating its contributions to resilience and safety.
- [Vermont State Report Card: Civil Engineers Give Vermont’s Infrastructure a “C” Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vermont-civil-engineers-give-the-states-infrastructure-a-c-grade/) - What made the grade in 2023? Read how civil engineers assessed Vermont’s infrastructure and came up with the Vermont state report card – plus plans for improvements!
- [Licensure Bills Picking Up Steam in Statehouses](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/licensure-bills-picking-up-steam-in-statehouses/) - State legislatures are looking at how they regulate professional licensure. ASCE has been tracking legislation in several states for the same. Read more here.
- [ASCE Unveils Newest Infrastructure Gamechangers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-unveils-newest-infrastructure-gamechangers/) - To celebrate innovation in the engineering field, the ASCE just designated 13 new Infrastructure Gamechangers. Learn more about the latest additions here.
- [President Biden Details FY23 Budget](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-biden-details-fy23-budget/) - President Biden released his budget proposal for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023. Congress can now kick off the budget cycle. Read more details here.
- [Investing in Aging Water Infrastructure: Exponential Potential and the Cost of Inaction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/investing-in-aging-water-infrastructure/) - ASCE and VOW partnered on a new economic report that quantifies aging water infrastructure investment and what happens when the nation fails to invest.
- [Illinois Earns C- on Its 2022 Infrastructure Report Card While Making Strides on Roads and Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/illinois-earns-c-on-its-2022-infrastructure-report-card-while-making-strides-on-roads-and-transit/) - The Illinois Section of ASCE unveiled its 2022 Report Card for Illinois’ Infrastructure. The report assigned the state’s systems a cumulative grade of “C-”. Learn more.
- [National Park Service Celebrates Engineers Week with an Aqueduct Restoration Project that Connects NPS Engineers with our Nation’s First Engineer](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-park-service-celebrates-engineers-week-with-an-aqueduct-restoration-project-that-connects-nps-engineers-with-our-nations-first-engineer/) - This week is National Engineers Week, which celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world. This is a guest post by David Engelstad, P.E, who works for the National Park Service. In the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, parks received a grade of 'D+.' What better construction project can you be assigned to than one that connects
- [Innovations in Infrastructure: Necessity is the mother of invention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/innovations-in-infrastructure-necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention/) - With 42% of the major urban highways in the U.S. congested and the problem only predicted to increase, there is a great need for innovations in infrastructure.
- [Congress Introduces Legislation on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-introduces-legislation-clean-water-state-revolving-fund/) - ASCE is pleased that the Clean Water State Revolving Fund highlights the importance of robust investment in our nation’s wastewater and stormwater systems.
- [Senate Appropriations Committee Releases FY 2023 Spending Bills](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-appropriations-committee-releases-fy-2023-spending-bills/) - ASCE takes a look at the 12 federal government spending bills released by the Senate Appropriations Committee for FY 2023. See who gets what in this article.
- [Public School Investment Included in Moving Forward Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/public-school-investment-included-in-moving-forward-act/) - ASCE is pleased that the Moving Forward Act contains significant investments for our nation’s public schools -- $130 billion over five years.
- [President Trump Announces "Massive Permit Reform" Push](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trump-announces-massive-permit-reform-push/) - Capping off his Administration’s ‘Infrastructure Week,’ President Trump held an event on permitting reform at the U.S. Department of Transportation...
- [Myths And Facts: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/myths-and-facts-infrastructure-investment-jobs-act/) - Learn about some of the misconceptions about the IIJA. We reached out to Members of Congress and ASCE members and gathered critical answers here.
- [Happy 60th Birthday, Interstate Highway System!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/happy-60th-birthday-interstate-highway-system/) - The Interstate Highway System is a major factor in the economic growth of the U.S. Read about its impact and how we can improve the IHS in the future.
- [House Republicans debut energy and permitting reform package](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-republicans-debut-energy-and-permitting-reform-package/) - Last week, House Republicans formally introduced the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1), a legislative package aimed at increasing American energy production.
- [Trump Administration Releases Overhaul of NEPA Implementing Regs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trump-administration-releases-overhaul-of-nepa-implementing-regulations/) - Late last week, in a historic action, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a proposed rule to revise the enforcement of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Signed into law in 1970, the NEPA review process requires federal agencies, prior to development, to evaluate the environmental impacts of their proposed actions. The
- [ASCE Report Highlights Best Practices for Equity in Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-equity-report-2024/) - A new ASCE report looks at how communities across the country leverage equity in infrastructure investments and the impact of those projects. Learn more.
- [KY Gov. Andy Beshear Celebrates Mountain Parkway Expansion at Engineering & Public Works Roadshow Event](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ky-gov-andy-beshear-headlines-engineering-public-works-roadshow-event-in-frankfort/) - Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated the Mountain Parkway Expansion project, headlining the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow in Frankfort, KY. Learn more.
- [ASCE and Congressional Champions Seek Bipartisan Approach to National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-and-congressional-champions-seek-bipartisan-approach-to-national-dam-safety-program-reauthorization/) - In 1996, Congress authorized the creation of the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) to support dam safety programs at the state level nationwide. Since it was first established, the NDSP has become the primary source of federal funding for state dam safety programs, supporting activities such as dam inspection and monitoring, emergency preparedness, and staffing
- [ASCE Seeks Reauthorization of Earthquake and Wind Research Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-seeks-reauthorization-of-earthquake-and-wind-research-programs/) - ASCE’s efforts to spur Congressional action to reauthorize two federal programs that are critical to the nation’s resilience has finally achieved some results. Both the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) are past due for reauthorization and Congress has been slow to act. Efforts by ASCE and
- [Celebrating 2023 American Infrastructure Triumphs and Looking Ahead to a Big 2024!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/celebrating-2023-american-infrastructure-triumphs/) - Explore the significant milestones achieved in American Infrastructure by ASCE during 2023 and gain insights into what to expect in the upcoming year of 2024.
- [ASCE Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-celebrates-two-year-anniversary-of-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law/) - See how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted the U.S. in the two years since its passage and the need for more infrastructure investing.
- [FAA Reauthorization Readies for Takeoff](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/faa-reauthorization-readies-for-takeoff/) - The Senate released the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 in June. Learn more about this important infrastructure legislation.
- [Take Some Time Today to Imagine a Day Without Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/take-some-time-today-to-imagine-a-day-without-water/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkSlnEDG2Xw&feature=youtu.be&enablejsapi=1 Most of you have probably already had a cup or two of coffee today or started the laundry. Now imagine starting your day without that morning brew, brushing your teeth, or washing your toddler’s hands before breakfast. Imagine what it’s like to not have water, even for one day, and you can see life
- [ASCE strongly opposes legislation that would create federal gas tax holiday](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-strongly-opposes-legislation-that-would-create-federal-gas-tax-holiday/) - ASCE joined a group of transportation industry partners in strong opposition to a bill that would suspend the federal gas tax. Learn why here.
- [10 Years After the I-35 Bridge Collapse: What's Changed With the Nation's Bridges?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/10-years-after-the-i-35-bridge-collapse-whats-changed-with-the-nations-bridges/) - What’s happened with the US bridge infrastructure since the I-35 bridge collapse? Read about progress and improvements that still must take place.
- [The Endless Frontier Act – A Dramatic Boost for Research and Development](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/endless-frontier-act-a-dramatic-boost-for-research-and-development/) - See how the Endless Frontier Act can help improve our nation’s infrastructure by investing in science and technology, research and development.
- [White House Announces National Building Code Initiative](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/white-house-announces-national-building-code-initiative/) - The White House recently announced the National Initiative to Advance Building Codes to ensure our nation’s infrastructure is resilient. See more insights here.
- [FAST Act Summary Part One: The Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fast-act-summary-part-one-the-funding/) - This is the first in a series of summaries over the next few weeks on the contents of the newly-passed five-year federal surface transportation authorization law, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The next sections will focus on policy changes to highways, transit, and federal passenger rail programs. The backbone of federal transportation funding is
- [Congress Approves COVID Stimulus & FY 2021 Budget in One Large Package](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-approves-stimulus-fy-2021-budget-and-wraps-up-pending-measures-in-one-large-package/) - Congress passed a bipartisan end-of-the-year package that appropriates funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and, through its COVID stimulus legislation, provides to much-needed economic relief.
- [Congress Passes Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-passes-historic-infrastructure-bill/) - The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate to pass the IIJA. The bill passed the House by a vote of 228–206 and is expected to be signed by President Biden.
- [Congress Passes FY 2023 Omnibus](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-passes-fy-2023-omnibus/) - Christmas came early for Congress, as House and Senate leaders finally passed a much-awaited $1.7 trillion fiscal year (FY) 2023 omnibus spending bill. The bill represents an increase from the $1.5 trillion appropriations package for FY 22. The release of the bill's text was quickly followed by action in both Chambers to meet the deadline
- [Congress Prioritizes Water Resources Legislation in Lame Duck](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-prioritizes-water-resources-legislation-in-lame-duck/) - Since returning to Washington in November following the 2022 midterm election, Congress has been focused on wrapping up its legislative to do list prior to the end of the year, and of the 117th Congress. While priorities such as an omnibus appropriations bill for the 2023 fiscal year remain under discussion, Congress has used its
- [House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis holds capstone hearing ahead of new Congress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-select-committee-on-the-climate-crisis-holds-capstone-hearing-ahead-of-new-congress/) - At what was very likely its final hearing, the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on the Climate Crisis convened December 6th to review its accomplishments and discuss considerations for future action. Created at the start of the 116th Congress, the select committee was authorized to study and make recommendations on policies to solve the climate
- [Lame-Duck Look Ahead: FY 2023 Appropriations](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fy-2023-appropriations/) - After the midterms, Congress will have to address FY 2023 appropriations for federal agencies. See what an FY23 lame duck session might mean for our infrastructure.
- [Lame-Duck Look Ahead: Resilience Measures Still Pending](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/lame-duck-look-ahead-resilience-measures-still-pending/) - When Congress returns to Washington after the midterm, a number of ASCE-supported measures are still in play and may ultimately be enacted. As a broad issue, infrastructure resilience received serious attention in Washington during 2022 as both Congress and the Administration focused on various initiatives to make the nation’s infrastructure more resilient. For decades, ASCE
- [ASCE Submits Public Comments on Agency Climate Action Plans](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-submits-public-comments-on-agency-climate-action-plans/) - ASCE supports efforts to address the effects of climate change. ASCE submitted public comments on 3 proposed climate action plans drafted by federal agencies. Read on.
- [Biden Releases Full Budget Request](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/biden-releases-full-budget-request/) - The full details of the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget were released on Friday. Read this blog post to learn more about this year's budget.
- [Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Hits Speed Bump](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bipartisan-infrastructure-framework-hits-speed-bump/) - A Senate vote on the motion to proceed to the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure framework failed. ASCE, however, remains optimistic. Learn more here.
- [Civil Engineers Give Ohio’s Infrastructure a "C-" in 2021 Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/civil-engineers-give-ohios-infrastructure-a-c-in-2021-infrastructure-report-card/) - The Ohio Section of the ASCE released its 2021 Report Card for Ohio’s Infrastructure. The engineers gave 16 categories of infrastructure an overall grade of “C-“.
- [Congress Begins 2022 WRDA Process with Key Hearings](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-begins-2022-wrda-process-with-key-hearings/) - Congress officially opened its public process for the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Read on to learn about the importance of the WRDA process.
- [Congress Moves on COVID-19 Relief Through Budget Reconciliation Process](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-moves-on-covid-19-relief-through-budget-reconciliation-process/) - President Biden announced an extensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic known as the American Rescue Plan. Learn more about the legislation here.
- [Congress Passes COVID-19 Relief Package](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-passes-covid-19-relief-package/) - Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion package to provide critical, COVID-19 relief across the economy. Learn details about the relief plan here.
- [Congressional Committees Meet to Discuss Hurricane Ida Response](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-committees-meet-to-discuss-hurricane-ida-response/) - Multiple Congressional committees met this week to discuss the administration’s response to Hurricane Ida. Learn more about these discussions here.
- [Dams and Levees: The Check Engine Light is On](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dams-and-levees-the-check-engine-light-is-on/) - The overall 2021 ASCE Report Card is a check-engine-light. US dams and levees received a D grade in this latest report card. Here's why.
- [Saving Our Infrastructure and Cutting Expenses: Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Road Maintenance](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/eyevi_guestblog/) - A lack of data for Infrastructure planning leads to difficulty in prioritizing urgent repairs & maintenance. Learn how AI can help with predictive maintenance.
- [Five points on grid modernization as we build a more resilient future](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/five-points-on-grid-modernization-as-we-build-a-more-resilient-future/) - Siemens is taking steps to make the grid smarter, reduce the risk of today’s shocks, and drive a zero-carbon future for the long term. Here are 5 points to consider.
- [Florida Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “C” Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/florida-civil-engineers-give-the-states-infrastructure-a-c-grade/) - The Florida Section of ASCE unveiled the 2021 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure. The report assigned the state’s systems a cumulative grade of “C”. Read more here.
- [House Appropriations Approves FY 23 Bills](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-appropriations-approves-fy-23-bills/) - The House Appropriations Committee completed work on Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations. ASCE is closely tracking the FY 23 appropriations process. Read more here.
- [House Advances Technology Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-advances-technology-bill/) - The House passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology & Economic Strength (or COMPETES) Act of 2022. Learn more here.
- [House Appropriators Move on FY22 Spending Bills](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-appropriators-move-on-fy22-spending-bills/) - The House Appropriations Committee took steps to pass the FY 2022 government spending for core infrastructure programs. Learn more about the spending bills here.
- [House Committees Hold Hearings on Climate Adaptation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-committees-hold-hearings-on-climate-adaptation/) - Two House committees held hearings to discuss strategies to combat climate change. Both hearings raised discussions about the most effective strategies. Read on.
- [House Passes Continuing Resolution To Keep Government Open Through Dec. 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-passes-continuing-resolution-to-keep-government-open-through-dec-3/) - The House has passed a continuing resolution that does not include an extension for transportation programs. Check out the highlights from the continuing resolution.
- [House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes Surface Transportation Reauthorization](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-transportation-and-infrastructure-committee-passes-surface-transportation-reauthorization/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the INVEST in America Act. Learn about the top-line investments and planning for this bill.
- [House Passes Surface Transportation and Water Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-passes-surface-transportation-and-water-bill/) - The House has passed the INVEST in America Act, a $715 billion bill that reauthorizes surface transportation programs for five years. Learn more details here.
- [House T&I Republicans Introduce the STARTER Act 2.0](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-ti-republicans-introduce-the-starter-act-2-0/) - House T&I Republicans Introduce the STARTER Act 2.0. It is the latest surface transportation reauthorization released by the chamber of Congress. Read on.
- [House Science Committee Continues Focus on Research and Development](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-science-committee-continues-focus-on-research-and-development/) - The House Science, Space & Technology Committee added 5 bills to enhance the nation’s research enterprises. ASCE has expressed support for these bills. Learn why.
- [Imagine a Day Without Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/imagine-a-day-without-water/) - On this day, Imagine a Day Without Water. It is vital to remember that our nation’s water infrastructure is in need of significant investment. Learn more.
- [Nations Converge on Glasgow for U.N. Climate Summit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/nations-converge-on-glasgow-for-u-n-climate-summit/) - World leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland for the start of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference. Learn more about global commitments and expert discussions here.
- [Now Available for ASCE Members: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation Resource Center](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/now-available-for-asce-members-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-implementation-resource-center/) - The ASCE published a new tool for members looking for information on the implementation of the IIJA. ASCE was instrumental in passing the IIJA. Learn more here.
- [Now is the Time for Strong Infrastructure Investment  ](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/now-is-the-time-for-strong-infrastructure-investment/) - ASCE’s 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure; The nation earned an overall grade of C-. Learn why infrastructure investment is needed now.
- [President Biden Releases FY22 ‘Skinny Budget’](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-biden-releases-fy22-skinny-budget/) - The White House sent Congress its initial $1.5 trillion budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2022, known as the ‘skinny budget’. See the key infrastructure figures here.
- [President Biden Unveils Infrastructure Plan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-biden-unveils-infrastructure-plan/) - President Biden has unveiled the infrastructure plan. The $2.2 trillion, 8-year, American Jobs Plan will ensure that our nation’s infrastructure continues to improve.
- [President Biden Takes Office and Infrastructure Takes Center Stage](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-biden-takes-office-and-infrastructure-takes-center-stage/) - President Biden has indicated that he wants to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure. ASCE has asked Congress to consider certain priorities for investments. Learn more.
- [Regulating PFAS: EPA Announces "Roadmap" to Address Forever Chemicals](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/regulating-pfas-epa-announces-roadmap-to-address-forever-chemicals/) - The EPA addresses the challenges posed by PFAS, but what are PFAS, why are they a problem & what is the roadmap to regulate PFAs? Read to find out.
- [Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Holds Hearing On Grid Resilience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/select-committee-on-the-climate-crisis-holds-hearing-on-grid-resilience/) - The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held a hearing entitled “Keeping the Lights On: Strategies for Grid Resilience and Reliability”. Learn more.
- [Resilience Takes Center Stage in Congress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/resilience-takes-center-stage-in-congress/) - The House Transportation Committee & the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee held hearings to explore policy solutions for “building back better.” Learn more.
- [Senate Commerce Passes Bipartisan Surface Transportation Reauthorization](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-commerce-passes-bipartisan-surface-transportation-reauthorization/) - The Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee introduced S. 2016, the Surface Transportation Investment Act (STIA). Learn top-line investments the STIA provides here.
- [Senate Committee Examines Transit and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-committee-examines-transit-and-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law/) - Learn about the hearings of IIJA for public transportation’s advancement. The bipartisan infrastructure law contains $91 billion for infrastructure. Learn more.
- [Senate EPW Introduces Bipartisan Surface Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-epw-introduces-bipartisan-surface-transportation-bill/) - The Senate EPW introduced the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (STRA) of 2021. STRA is a 5-year program with a $303.5 billion budget. Learn more here.
- [Senate Expected to Pass Historic Infrastructure Bill Over the Weekend](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-expected-to-pass-historic-infrastructure-bill-over-the-weekend/) - The Senate is expected to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) soon. It represents $550 billion in new funding for the nation’s infrastructure. Read on.
- [Senate Passes Massive Technology Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-passes-massive-technology-bill/) - The Senate passed the United States Innovation and Competition Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation to expand funding for science and innovation. Learn more here.
- [Senate Passes Historic Infrastructure Package](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-passes-historic-infrastructure-package/) - The Senate passed the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bill now moves to the House of Representatives. Learn more here.
- [South Carolina Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “D+” Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/south-carolina-civil-engineers-give-the-states-infrastructure-a-d-grade/) - ASCE unveiled the 2021 Report Card for South Carolina’s Infrastructure. The report assigned the state’s systems an overall grade of “D+”. Learn why here.
- [Senate Nears Completion of Major Infrastructure Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-nears-completion-of-major-infrastructure-bill/) - The introduction of the American Jobs Plan kicked off months of negotiations and announced the legislation IIJA. Learn about the new proposed funding here.
- [Strategic Investment Tactics for Infrastructure Improvement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/strategic-investment-tactics-for-infrastructure-improvement/) - Congress has indicated it's serious about providing significant new funding for infrastructure. Learn how Strategic Investment Tactics can improve Infrastructure.
- [Treasury Provides Guidance on State and Local COVID-19 Aid](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/treasury-provides-guidance-on-state-and-local-covid-19-aid/) - The U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) program. Learn more about the guidelines here.
- [United for Infrastructure 2021: A Week of Broad Agreement & Urgency](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/united-for-infrastructure-2021-a-week-of-broad-agreement-urgency/) - United for Infrastructure 2021 is drawing to a close. President Biden himself joined the program on May 10. Learn about this week's program and event details here.
- [United for Infrastructure Week of Events](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/united-for-infrastructure-week-of-events/) - Here's the calendar for United for Infrastructure 2021, a series of virtual events focused on US infrastructure. Check out highlights and registration links in this blog.
- [White House Doubles Funding for BRIC](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/white-house-doubles-funding-for-bric/) - The Biden administration has announced doubling the federal funding for the BRIC program to better prepare for hurricane season. Learn more in this blog post.
- [ASCE Lends Expertise to Policy Recommendations on Improving State Disaster Response](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-lends-expertise-to-policy-recommendations-on-improving-state-disaster-response/) - ASCE lends expertise to The NCSL Public Private Partnership on Disaster Mitigation and Recovery report that focuses on state disaster policy reform. Learn more here.
- [ASCE a Leading Voice for Infrastructure Dialogue Nationwide](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-a-leading-voice-for-infrastructure-dialogue-nationwide/) - ASCE members have taken part in many interviews to answer questions about why infrastructure investment is so critical for America's economy. Learn more here.
- [ASCE 2021 Infrastructure Report Card Gives U.S. 'C-' Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-2021-infrastructure-report-card-gives-u-s-c-grade/) - The American Society of Civil Engineers unveiled their 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The nation earned a ‘C-’. Read more about this report here.
- [Alaska Releases New Infrastructure Grades](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/alaska-releases-new-infrastructure-grades/) - ASCE unveiled preliminary findings from the 2021 Report for Alaska’s Infrastructure. The report assigned the state’s infrastructure grade of “C-”. Learn more.
- [A Once in a Lifetime Historic Investment Warrants Longer-Lasting Materials](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-once-in-a-lifetime-historic-investment-warrants-longer-lasting-materials/) - Learn how the Biden Administration and Congress plan to spend the infrastructure package, described as a “once in a lifetime historic investment."
- [Congress Approves Chips Plus Science Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-approves-chips-plus-science-bill/) - Among the flurry of pre-August break activity, Congress approved The CHIPS and Science Act. Led by the Senate, which crafted and passed the bipartisan legislation, the bill injects tens of billions of dollars into the domestic production of semiconductor chips, as well as increases authorizations for a number of science and research programs, which ASCE
- [New York earns C on its 2022 Infrastructure Report Card; solid waste strong, roads and transit most in need](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-york-earns-c-on-its-2022-infrastructure-report-card-solid-waste-strong-roads-and-transit-most-in-need/) - On Tuesday, July 19, the New York section of ASCE unveiled its 2022 Report Card for New York’s Infrastructure. The report assigned a cumulative grade of ‘C’ from separate chapters addressing 11 categories, meaning New York’s infrastructure is in mediocre condition. Civil engineers graded aviation (C+), bridges (C-), dams (C), drinking water (C-), ports (C+),
- [President Trump Proposes FY2021 Budget With $1 Trillion for Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trump-proposes-fy-2021-budget-with-1-trillion-for-infrastructure/) - President Trump proposes FY2021 budget with $1 Trillion for infrastructure.
- [House Appropriators Markup FY2021 Transportation Spending Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-appropriators-markup-fy2021-transportation-spending-bill/) - Chairman David Price and the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies marked up and passed their spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2021.
- [Senate Appropriators Introduce Fiscal Year 2021 Spending Bills](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-appropriators-introduce-fiscal-year-2021-spending-bills/) - Senate Appropriators introduced all 12 spending bills for fiscal year (FY) 2021.
- [Keep the TRUST in the Trust Fund – UPDATE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/keep-the-trust-in-the-trust-fund-update/) - As we reported last week on this blog, incoming Republican House leadership is proposing a new rule for the 112th Congress that would strip out guarantees that federal gas taxes be used solely for authorized transportation purposes. ASCE and our coalition partners have been working to oppose this rule, and while it is still on
- [Amendment to Block Trust Fund Diversions Fails](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/amendment-to-block-trust-fund-diversions-fails/) - After a mighty effort by members of ASCE and other transportation and infrastructure organizations, Republicans this week voted to remove guarantees that gas tax revenue be used solely to fund surface transportation projects and that yearly appropriations do not have to be at their authorized levels. While this is is certainly a blow to transportation advocates, it is still
- [Obama cites ASCE Report Card, calls for Infrastructure Improvement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-cites-asce-report-card-calls-for-infrastructure-improvement/) - The state of the nation's infrastructure took center stage tonight during the President's State of the Union address. Among the proposals President Obama put forward for creating jobs and growing the economy is improving the nation's infrastructure. President Obama wants to "win the future" and we can't do it with a failing infrastructure. Citing the
- [Key Senators Unveil Surface Transportation Principles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/key-senators-unveil-surface-transportation-principles/) - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is inching closer to releasing a surface transportation authorization bill, which it hopes to mark up by the Fourth of July. This week the big four of the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), James Inhofe (R-OK), Max Baucus (D-MT), and David Vitter (R-LA) released
- [Traffic Congestion is Hazardous to Your Health](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/traffic-congestion-is-hazardous-to-your-health/) - The Transportation Construction Coalition, of which ASCE is a member, recently released a study by the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis on the public health cost of traffic congestion. The study, “The Public Health Costs of Traffic Congestion: A Health Risk Assessment”, found that emissions resulting from traffic congestion in the largest 83 metropolitan areas
- [Hotel industry to be hurt by aging infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hotel-industry-to-be-hurt-by-aging-infrastructure/) - Earlier this week Jonathan Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotels, commented that the nation’s aging infrastructure will be the next hurdle the travel and hospitality industries will need to overcome. Tisch was speaking at New York University International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, where he asked fellow hotel industry leaders to band together and create momentum for
- [Failure to Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/failure-to-act/) - Have you ever wondered how much congestion costs you or what underinvestment in infrastructure really means? As if the nation's economy isn't struggling enough, a new study about to be released by ASCE finds the cost of deficient transportation infrastructure to American households and businesses is staggering. Wednesday, July 27th ASCE will release, "Failure to
- [Failure to Act report released](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/failure-to-act-report-released-today/) - “We cannot solve the budget deficit without solving the infrastructure deficit.” - Representative Earl Blumenauer Today, ASCE released Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure. The report found the nation’s deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will cost the American economy more than 870,000 jobs, and suppress the growth of
- [Leaving on a Jet Plane: The Plight of FAA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/leaving-on-a-jet-plane-the-plight-of-faa/) - In the rush of the debt ceiling debate over the last few weeks, Congress failed to address a Federal Administration (FAA) program which has left thousands of FAA workers out of work. Members of Congress (ironically) left on flights out of Washington, DC for the August recess while FAA remained partially shut down due to
- [FAA Update](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/faa-update/) - On Thursday the House and Senate reached an agreement on a new FAA extension. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced a bipartisan deal to reopen the FAA and restore the government’s authority to collect airline excise taxes and fund airport construction. The agreement was the result of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood using the waiver authority granted
- [Falling Apart & Falling Behind](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/falling-apart-falling-behind/) - Building America’s Future (BAF) unveiled their own study on transportation infrastructure titled, Falling Apart and Falling Behind, which highlights how crumbling transportation system makes the nation less competitive. Falling Apart and Falling Behind findings fit with the results of ASCE’s recent Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure.
- ["Earthicane" hits East coast](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/earthicane-hits-east-coast/) - In the wake of an earthquake and Hurricane Irene pummeling the East coast, there is now a spotlight on infrastructure. Thousands of bridges and roads needed to be inspected to make sure that they were safe for use. The graphic shows the grades from the 2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. These
- [Senate EPW approves transportation extension](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-epw-approves-transportation-extension/) - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved, by a unanimous vote, a draft bill that would extend federal surface transportation programs through January 31, 2012. The legislation would be a clean extension of surface transportation programs and allows the Committee time to continue work on the Senate proposed two year surface transportation authorization bill.
- [House approves short-term extensions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-approves-short-term-extensions/) - This afternoon the House of Representatives passed legislation which will extend Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and surface transportation programs at current funding levels while Congress continues to work on long-term reauthorizations. The legislation is titled, “Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011” (H.R. 2887) and will extend the current FAA authorization until January
- [Audi's Take on American Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/audis-take-on-american-roads/) - Have you seen the new Audi ad? Check out what the folks at Foreign Policy’s Passport blog had to say about it. (And if you haven't seen it, you can view a clip here as well.) My take on the new Audi commercial was slightly different – “Yes, let’s spend even more money on avoiding
- [President Continues Push for Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-continues-push-for-infrastructure-investment/) - In 1947, the home of Francis Scott Key, author of the “Star Spangled Banner”, was set to be demolished after several unsuccessful bids to restore it by the historic community of Georgetown. The home of the poet and patriot was eventually leveled, but after many years the Francis Scott Key Bridge was erected to span
- [Senate Committee is “Moving Ahead for Progress”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-committee-is-moving-ahead-for-progress/) - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released their long awaited two year surface transportation authorization bill this week. The bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21, maintains current levels of investment plus inflation for fiscal years 2012 and 2013, while making significant reforms to the current program. The full Senate
- [Romans and Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/romans-and-roads/) - Since the beginning of our current economic downturn, pundits and armchair historians alike have compared the modern United States to the Roman Empire shortly before its decline. I usually change the channel or flip to the next page when I read such headlines, because to put it plainly – the US is not Rome. I
- [ASCE Releases Economic Study on Nation’s Water Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-release-economic-study-on-nations-water-infrastructure/) - ASCE is releasing a report today identifying the long-term consequences to the nation’s economy from failing to invest today in our aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The report is the second in a four part series of economic studies assessing the impacts of continued underinvestment in the nation’s infrastructure systems. The report, Failure
- [Candidates, Citizens, and the Media Paying Greater Attention to Infrastructure …](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/candidates-citizens-and-the-media-paying-greater-attention-to-infrastructure/) - As we start the new year, there has been an increased national focus on campaigns and elections, from the presidential race, to congressional elections and state elections. Whatever the source of news coverage, you’ve likely noticed the saturation of coverage on debates, speeches, town halls, and Sunday morning news hours that revolve
- [Louisiana Section’s PR Campaign Sets a Great Example](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/louisiana-sections-pr-campaign-sets-a-great-example/) - We are repeating this post because we thought the information would also be of interest to the readers of this blog. It was first posted on Friday, January 20th, 2012 As the Louisiana Section was gearing up to release its first state Report Card this month, members realized that spreading the word of their findings
- [An ASCE Take on the State of the Union](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/an-asce-take-on-the-state-of-the-union/) - The President will be speaking before a Joint session of Congress and the American people tonight to discuss the State of the Union. The first State of the Union was delivered by President George Washington in January 1790 and since then has become a vehicle for a sitting President to outline his legislative agenda for
- [A Promising Week for Transportation Legislation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/574-2/) - It’s been a whirlwind week in Washington, D.C. for transportation as both the House and the Senate try to build momentum to pass much-needed reauthorization bills. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unveiled their American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act (H.R. 7) on Tuesday at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol Building on an unusually warm
- [Mass Transit Funding Now in Jeopardy with House Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mass-transit-funding-now-in-jeopardy-with-house-transportation-bill/) - Not long after we posted about promising developments with the House surface transportation reauthorization bill, the story took a startling turn. It was announced that the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is proposing to divert $25 billion in dedicated fuels tax revenues from the Mass Transit Account as part of the American Energy and
- [Senate Finance Crosses Finish Line](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-finance-crosses-finish-line/) - The Senate Finance Committee put the last puzzle piece in place last night when they voted the revenue portions of S. 1813, MAP-21, out of committee. The committee voted 17-6, with four Republicans voting with Democrats, in order to complete the last step before the legislation could reach the Senate floor. Senators will now vote
- [AWWA Helps Build the Case for Investment in Water Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/awwa-helps-build-the-case-for-investment-in-water-infrastructure/) - Our friends at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) have just released a new comprehensive report echoing the call for investment in water infrastructure. They found that the massive investment needed for buried drinking-water infrastructure in the United States totals more than $1 trillion between now and 2035. The need will double from roughly $13
- [Jobs, Jobs, Jobs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/jobs-jobs-jobs/) - The Associated Press distributed a story yesterday claiming that a surface transportation bill would not necessarily create jobs, but instead shift investments that are already creating jobs to the transportation industry. However, money invested in essential public works can create thousands jobs across the nation, provide for economic growth, and ensure public safety. The nation’s
- [Congressional Recess Is Here, But A Surface Transportation Compromise Is Not Near](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-recess-is-here-but-a-surface-transportation-compromise-is-not-near/) - Congress went home last Friday for a two week recess after punting action on surface transportation another 90 days. Surface transportation programs have been running on a series of extensions for 916 days already, and this 9th extension will continue to add up the count until June 30th. Many in the transportation industry have grown
- [ASCE ENERGIZED FOR LATEST ECONOMIC STUDY](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-energized-for-lastest-economic-study/) - ASCE has released the latest report in the Failure to Act economic study series today - Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Electricity Infrastructure. This report assesses the nation’s aging energy facilities and analyzes how accelerating investments in the nation’s transmission, generation, and distribution systems will prevent unnecessary costs to
- [Transportation Conference Committee Kicks Off Talks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transportation-conference-committee-meets-kicks-off-talks/) - The surface transportation conference committee commenced its first meeting yesterday, with Senate and House conferees taking the opportunity to give opening remarks on what is anticipated to be one of the final hurdles in passing a transportation bill. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), author of MAP-21 (S. 1813) and chair of the conference committee, began the meeting
- [SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BILL STILL UNCERTAIN](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/surface-transportation-bill-still-uncertain/) - The House this week was initially faced with a vote on a motion to instruct conferees to cut transportation funding levels, only to have that motion withdrawn late Thursday afternoon on a technical issue. The motion from Representative Paul Broun (R-GA) would have tied Highway Trust Fund expenditures to estimated gas tax revenues, essentially cutting
- [Transportation Appropriations Heading to House Floor](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transportation-appropriations-heading-to-house-floor/) - The House Appropriations Committee marked up the Transportation and Housing & Urban Development appropriations bill, which passed by voice vote. The bill’s overall total of $51.6 billion in discretionary spending would be $3.9 billion less than fiscal 2012 and $1.9 billion less than the president’s request, however due to the current economic climate the cuts
- [House Guts EPA Spending on Infrastructure to Curtail Regulations](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-guts-epa-spending-on-infrastructure-to-curtail-regulations/) - A House subcommittee has approved a spending bill for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fiscal year 2013 that seeks to drastically cut back on new federal environmental rules through the simple expedient of imposing major budget cuts on the agency. In years past House Republicans used prohibitory language in appropriations acts to bar the
- [House and Senate Pass Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-and-senate-pass-transportation-bill/) - UPDATE: The House of Representatives passed the transportation conference report by a vote of 373-52 Friday afternoon. The Senate passed the bill 74-19. The House and Senate worked vigorously all week to come to a compromise surface transportation conference report on Wednesday night. The announcement of a deal came over 1,000 days after the last
- [State Legislators Ready to Tackle Transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-legislators-ready-to-tackle-transportation/) - We can take heart that there are policymakers working hard out in the states to help find solutions to restoring and improving the nation’s infrastructure. Last week ASCE staff had the opportunity to interact with a small group of state legislators from around the country who have distinguished themselves as leaders on transportation issues. Through
- [Transportation Bill Signed Into Law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transportation-bill-signed-into-law/) - President Obama signed the surface transportation bill, MAP-21 (HR 4348), last Friday at the White House. The President’s signature comes 1,010 days after the last surface transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU, expired. The new $118 billion, 27 month piece of legislation will fund programs until September 2014. ASCE President Andrew Herrmann, P.E., SECB, F.ASCE, was in attendance for
- [ASCE Needs Your Help — Give Us Your “Success Stories”!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-needs-your-help-give-us-your-success-stories/) - ASCE is currently developing the 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure and we need your help in identifying “Success Stories” – examples of how public and private organizations have addressed specific infrastructure problems with some creativity and determination. While the 2009 Report Card showed there is much work to be done to raise the grades,
- [Congressional Budget Office Examines the Proposed National Infrastructure Bank](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-budget-office-examines-the-proposed-national-infrastructure-bank/) - The Congressional Budget Office released a report last week analyzing a national transportation infrastructure bank, which is a proposal that many on Capitol Hill would like to use in order to boost funding and improve the selection process for projects. The report finds that an infrastructure bank could play a limited role in enhancing investment
- [Dam Safety Bill Introduced in Senate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dam-safety-bill-introduced-in-senate/) - Senators Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), John Boozman (R-AR), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced the Dam Safety Act of 2012 on June 29. The last bill authorizing spending for the national dam safety program expired on September 30, 2011. The National Dam Safety Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal
- [Obama Announces Major Port Projects to Be Expedited](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-announces-major-port-projects-to-be-expedited/) - The Obama Administration has announced that as part of its “We Can’t Wait” initiative, seven nationally and regionally significant infrastructure projects will be expedited to help modernize and expand five major ports in the United States, including the Port of Jacksonville, the Port of Miami, the Port of Savannah, the Port of New York and
- [Transportation Referenda On Next Week’s Ballot in Georgia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transportation-referenda-on-next-weeks-ballot-in-georgia/) - On July 31st, voters in Georgia will head to the polls to vote on a referendum important to both the people of Georgia and the Civil Engineering Profession. Each of Georgia’s 12 economic development regions will separately vote on whether to impose a new 10-year Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST). These referenda
- [New Report Shows Mississippi’s Infrastructure Needs a Different Approach](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-shows-mississippis-infrastructure-needs-a-different-approach/) - Last week, the Mississippi Section Report Card for the state’s infrastructure was featured in a front-page article in the Jackson Courier-Journal and Acey Roberts, P.E., M.ASCE, chair of the Report Card Committee, was interviewed on the Marshall Ramsey show, heard in Jackson on WFMN-FM. Roberts talked about Report Card which gave grades of D for
- [Georgia T-SPLOST Referenda – What Happened?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/georgia-t-splost-referenda-what-happened/) - Yesterday, Georgia voters went to the polls and voted on, among other things, whether to impose a new 10-year Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST). The referenda offered Georgians an opportunity to vote for a one percent regional sales tax to fund transportation improvements in every corner of the state. If it had
- [Dam Rehab Bill Introduced in House](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dam-rehab-bill-introduced-in-house/) - Representatives Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Steve LaTourette (R-OH) introduced H.R. 6254, the Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012, before Congress left for the August work period. The legislation would establish a program within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund dam rehabilitation and repairs and would award grants for assistance to publicly-owned deficient
- [ASCE Makes The Case For Infrastructure at NCSL](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-makes-the-case-for-infrastructure-at-ncsl/) - Legislators from around the country gather every year at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit to talk about policies that work in the real world. State legislators are literally hunting for ideas they can bring home to their communities to help them bolster their local economies and create jobs. Among the key
- [Congressional Budget Office Shows Concern for HTF](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-budget-office-shows-concern-for-htf/) - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts both accounts of the Highway Trust Fund will go broke sometime in FY 2015 unless Congress acts to shore up the fund that pays for surface transportation projects. According to a CBO chart obtained, the highway account will end FY 2012 with $8.7 billion and the transit account with
- [Check Out Our New "Failure to Act" Economic Report!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/check-out-our-new-failure-to-act-economic-report/) - Last Thursday, ASCE released its latest "Failure to Act" report on the economic impact of underinvestment in America’s infrastructure. In the report, we've projected a significant gap between planned investment and spending needs for the nation's airports, marine ports, and inland waterways. With ports and inland waterways critical to our nation’s global competitiveness, the report
- [Senate Passes Temporary Spending Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-passes-temporary-spending-bill/) - Early last Sunday, the Senate voted to pass a continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government for the first half of Fiscal Year 2013, which begins October 1. The bill expires March 27, 2013 and will provide $1.047 trillion in discretionary spending, which matches the cap set in the Budget Control Act (BCA) signed in
- [New Mexico Releases New State Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-mexico-releases-new-state-infrastructure-report-card/) - On September 21, the New Mexico Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2012 Report Card for New Mexico’s Infrastructure(Report Card). In its newest report, the New Mexico Section graded the state’s infrastructure a C overall, with aviation, rail, road, and solid waste infrastructure worsening since the last report in 2005. The
- [$4 Billion in State Bond Issues Up in General Election November 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/4-billion-in-state-bond-issues-up-in-general-election-november-6/) - That $4 billion dollar figure is up from the $1.9 billion in infrastructure bonds that were on the ballot just 2 years ago according to the National Conference of State Legislators. From transportation bonds in Alaska to a dam repair initiative in Hawaii to a clean water question in Rhode Island, infrastructure has come back
- [Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Up For Renewal on November 6th](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/pikes-peak-rural-transportation-authority-up-for-renewal-on-november-6th/) - On November 6th, our country will face many difficult decisions about its future. However, one issue in Colorado Springs, CO is not difficult whatsoever: the renewal of the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA). Question 5A asks voters in El Paso County, Colorado to approve the extension of the PPRTA, a one percent tax to
- [The Clean Water Act Turns 40!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/clean-water-act-turns-40/) - The Clean Water Act is 40 years old this week, and we are all so much better for it because it. As we near the end of 2012, we can look back and say we’ve made remarkable progress on cleaning up the nation’s waters. Forty years ago, people were afraid to swim or fish in our
- [Get Out The Vote (for Infrastructure Initiatives)](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/get-out-the-vote-for-infrastructure-initiatives/) - Voting is the most important part of the election process. On Election Day, elected officials find out if their constituents believe they’re doing a satisfactory job, or not. This year on Election Day make sure you get out to vote. On November 6, as you cast your vote for public officials at the national and
- [2012 November Ballot Initiatives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2012-november-ballot-initiatives/) - This past Tuesday, voters across the country went to the polls and let their voices be heard. Voters in 39 states were asked to decide 188 ballot propositions – the most since 2006. ASCE members in 5 states -Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Maine and Oklahoma were sent Key Alerts in regards to state-wide ballot initiatives dealing
- [Save America's Infrastructure Gives Thanks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/save-americas-infrastructure-gives-thanks/) - This Thursday, families across the country will sit down and give thanks for good fortunes they’ve encountered this past year. Members of our office and the infrastructure community in general have reason to be thankful for a great many things that occurred this past year or exist as a part of America’s infrastructure as a
- [Driving Off the Fiscal Cliff](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/driving-off-the-fiscal-cliff/) - Congressional leaders and Obama Administration officials continued to meet behind closed doors the past several weeks in order to come to a compromise on the fiscal cliff. Many in Washington are speculating the possibility that the federal gas tax may be reexamined as a revenue option during discussions. Incoming House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill
- [The Big Picture on Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-big-picture-on-infrastructure-investment/) - With our final report in the Failure to Act series released this week, we saw the big picture consequences of failing to invest in our nation’s infrastructure. With this report, ASCE set out to answer this key question: What is impact on America’s economic future if we do not invest in our infrastructure today? With
- [ASCE Statement on the President's State of the Union Address](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-statement-on-the-presidents-state-of-the-union-address/) - The following is a statement from Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding President Obama's State of the Union address: “As stewards of our nation’s infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers applauds President Obama’s efforts to improve our country’s ailing infrastructure and get America back
- [The Federal Role in Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-federal-role-in-infrastructure/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to examine the federal role in infrastructure. The hearing came the day after President Obama proclaimed in his State of the Union address that that nation must make a commitment to fix the infrastructure that we have. Chairman Shuster (R-PA) put together an A-list
- [U.S. Chamber Holds Infrastructure Summit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/u-s-chamber-holds-infrastructure-summit/) - The US Chamber of Commerce held a Transportation and Infrastructure Summit this last Wednesday. The event highlighted the need to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and the effects that those investments have on the economy. The day kicked off with opening remarks from US Chamber President, Tom Donahue, who pushed the need to establish a long
- [Delaney Enters the Innovative Financing Fray](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/delaney-enters-the-innovative-financing-fray/) - Freshman Member of Congress, John Delaney (D-MD), recently announced that he will be introducing an which would create the Office of Infrastructure Investment and the American Infrastructure Fund. The proposal would develop a large scale financing mechanism for transportation, energy, communication, water, and educational infrastructure using a public-private partnership modal. According to Delaney the proposal
- [ASCE contributes to legislative success in Wisconsin.  Will Virginia be next?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-contributes-to-legislative-success-in-wisconsin-will-virginia-be-next/) - Last week ASCE sent a Key Alert to its members in Wisconsin urging passage of legislation that would allow an amendment to the state constitution to protect transportation funding. The passed measure, Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 2, allows the citizens of Wisconsin to vote on amending the state constitution to protect transportation funds intended for
- [Obama Expands On Infrastructure Proposals](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-expands-on-infrastructure-proposals/) - President Obama last week provided more detailson his infrastructure plans that were first mentioned during the State of the Union address. The administration released a fact sheet that offers some specifics, however many of the details will still have to wait until the President releases his budget proposal in a few weeks. The announcement this
- [Another Win for ASCE State Legislative Efforts](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/another-win-for-asce-state-legislative-efforts/) - Last week we highlighted a win for ASCE in Wisconsin and brought up the possibility of success in Virginia. Well, last Saturday, February 23, the Virginia General Assembly ended it’s annual session with passage of a sweeping transportation deal. On the last day of the session, the Senate gave its blessing to a plan that
- [Continuing Resolution Puts Transportation Funds At Risk](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/continuing-resolution-puts-transportation-funds-at-risk/) - Congress will need to pass another continuing resolution (CR) before March 27 to keep the federal government funded. The House last week passed a continuing resolution which shorts transportation programs by more than $700 million. The House CR does not incorporate the carefully achieved consensus on transportation funding found in MAP-21. These cuts from MAP-21
- [Vermont Section Supporting Transportation Funding Plan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vermont-section-supporting-transportation-funding-plan/) - ASCE’s Vermont Section has been active over the last week in support of a proposed transportation funding plan that includes an increase in the state’s gas tax. The Section sent a letter last week to the Governor, legislative leaders and members of the House and Senate Transportation Committees in support. Additionally, ASCE has issued a
- [The Grades Are Out!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-grades-are-out/) - The new ASCE 2013 Report Card for America's Infrastructure is now available at infrastructurereportcard.org and as a tablet and phone app on the iTunes and Google Play stores. Every four years, ASCE issues the Report Card which evaluates conditions and investment needs for major sectors of infrastructure -- including roads, bridges, drinking water systems, ports,
- [DeFazio Tackles the Eternal Question…How to Fund the Highway Trust Fund?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/defazio-tackles-the-eternal-question-how-to-fund-the-highway-trust-fund/) - With each passing day we are getting closer to September 30, 2014, the day when MAP-21, the legislation funding surface transportation programs, will expire. Therefore, even though Congress just passed a surface transportation bill last summer, work already must be underway on the next bill. However, before Congress can pass another surface transportation reauthorization, a
- [ASCE State Sections Continue Legislative Efforts](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-state-sections-continue-legislative-efforts/) - We are highlighting two states that have made a legislative push in the last week: New York and Maryland. ASCE issued a Key Alert this week to members in New York asking them to contact legislators in support of SB 3942 which would protect engineers from legal liability when they are performing pro bono services
- [Sections and Branches Lead the Way on the 2013 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/sections-and-branches-lead-the-way-on-the-2013-report-card/) - This March, ASCE released the 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure in a brand new format as a tablet and smart phone app during the annual Congressional Fly-In. ASCE members from all 50 states participated in taking the infrastructure message to Capitol Hill and shared the Report Card with their Members of Congress. Members have
- [House and Senate Pass Budget Resolutions for 2014](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-and-senate-pass-budget-resolutions-for-2014/) - The Senate passed a budget resolution for the first time in four years on March 23 that calls for reducing the federal deficit by $1.85 trillion over 10 years. The Senate also approved provisions in the resolution for Fiscal year 2014 that would restore the $85 billion cut from the Fiscal Year 2013 budget under
- [Obama Expands on Infrastructure Plans](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-expands-on-infrastructure-plans/) - President Obama used ASCE’s 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure several weeks ago at the Port of Miami to make a renewed push for increased infrastructure investment. The President has been pushing for a more complete set of infrastructure proposals for years and even included the message in his State of the Union this past
- [The Panama Canal Expansion and Commerce](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-panama-canal-expansion-and-commerce/) - The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing this afternoon on the expansion of the Panama Canal and the effects that the expansion will have on freight movement in the United States. The issue is one that ASCE has been discussing in depth over the past few months, because the economic impacts could
- [Obama FY14 Budget Proposal Focuses on Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-fy14-budget-proposal-focuses-on-infrastructure/) - President Obama released a federal budget plan for Fiscal Year 2014 this week that calls for spending of $3.77 trillion. The budget plan would reduce the federal deficit by $1.8 trillion over 10 years, the White House said. The FY 2014 budget proposal includes $50 billion for infrastructure investments, including $40 billion to cover what
- [Alabama Needs a State Dam Safety Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-dam-safety-program/) - Op-ed by Shelia Montgomery-Mills, President of the Birmingham Branch of the America Society of Civil Engineers. Originally published in the Birmingham News, April 13, 2013. Alabama continues to be the only state in the country without a state dam safety program. We do not know precisely how many dams we actually have, much less their
- [ASCE Educates State Officials on the Report Card, You Can get the Same Information!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-educates-state-officials-on-the-report-card-you-can-get-the-same-information/) - ASCE recently conducted a webinar in partnership with the Council of State Governments (CSG) for an audience of state policymakers. The webinar focused on the 2013 Report Card on America’s Infrastructure and how state governments can use the data contained in the Report Card in order to help improve their local infrastructure. Notable participants included
- [Obama’s FY 2014 Priorities STEM Education Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obamas-fy-2014-priorities-stem-education-programs/) - The President’s FY 2014 budget request places new emphasis on STEM (Science-Technology- Education-Mathematics) education. The total STEM education funding request, across all federals agencies, amounts to $3.1 billion; this represents an increase of 6.7 percent over 2012 funding levels. While the proposed increase is noteworthy, the President’s proposal includes an ambitious reorganization of federal STEM
- [Happy Earth Day from ASCE!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/happy-earth-day-from-asce/) - Did you know the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970? That it was first proposed by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin? That Senator Nelson was inspired by campus activism on the late 1960’s? Learn all about the history of Earth Day here. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States
- [ASCE Statement on the Nomination of Mayor Anthony Foxx for Transportation Secretary](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-statement-on-the-nomination-of-mayor-anthony-foxx-for-transportation-secretary/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is a statement from Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding the nomination of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx for U.S. Transportation Secretary: “We are very encouraged by Mayor Foxx’s nomination. Now is the time to reaffirm our commitment to improving our
- [Former USDOT Heads Offer Advice While New Appointee Is Named](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/former-usdot-heads-offer-advice-while-new-appointee-is-named/) - In a serendipitous coincidence, six of America's former Secretaries of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) gathered for the Goode Transportation Policy Conference less than 10 minutes away from the White House where President Obama was announcing his new nominee for Secretary of Transportation, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx. Here’s what the former secretaries had to
- [Senate to Take Up Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-to-take-up-wrda/) - The Senate is expected to take up the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) when Senators return to Washington today. At this time, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has said that he will hold a cloture vote on the legislation Monday evening. Cloture requires 60 votes and limits debate in order to block an attempt at
- [Civil Engineer and Inventor John Hillman Named by White House as Transportation Champion of Change](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/civil-engineer-and-inventor-john-hillman-named-by-white-house-as-transportation-champion-of-change/) - Imagine holding four U.S. patents for a landmark and unique bridge technology, more than a dozen foreign or pending patents and winning every major design and construction award available in the nation. Now imagine all of this being accomplished by one individual – civil engineer John Hillman. In a White House ceremony today, Hillman and
- [WRDA on Senate Floor…Call Your Senator Today!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrda-on-senate-floor-call-your-senator-today/) - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) has reached center stage in the Senate this week, with votes beginning on amendments at 2pm today. The legislation provides much needed improvements to locks, dams, levees, and other waterway elements across the country through the authorization of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers programs. The first hurdle for the
- [Draft Bill Would Change Long Established Peer Review For NSF Research](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/draft-bill-would-change-long-established-peer-review-for-nsf-research/) - Draft legislation is being circulated by new House Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) which would require all research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be certified to “advance the national health, prosperity, or welfare” and “secure the national defense” of the United States. The NSF must certify that each funded project is
- [Senate Passes WRDA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-passes-wrda/) - ASCE applauds the Senate today for passing the Water Resources Development Act (S. 601). The 83 – 14 vote on final passage caps off a huge bipartisan effort from Environment and Public Works Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Ranking Member David Vitter (R-LA). The final $12 billion package includes several of ASCE top priorities for
- [Washington State Report Card Released Today!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/washington-state-report-card-released-today/) - Washington’s transportation infrastructure has significant needs according to a new report by the Seattle Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The new report, titled the 2013 Report Card for Washington’s Infrastructure, awarded Washington State’s infrastructure a C due to a lack of planned funding and inadequate maintenance. “We cannot hope to have
- [Kansas and Missouri Both Earn C- in New State Report Cards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/kansas-and-missouri-earn-matching-c-s-in-new-state-report-cards/) - According to civil engineers in Kansas and Missouri, the states have an imperative to improve their inadequate infrastructure systems if they hope to boost their economies. Today marks the release of both the 2013 Report Card for Missouri’s Infrastructure and the 2013 Report Card for Kansas’s Infrastructure. Engineers in each state spent the last year
- [Delaney Introduces Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/delaney-introduces-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill/) - Congressman John Delaney today introduced the bipartisan Partnership to Build America Act. The legislation would finance the rebuilding of our country’s transportation, energy, communications, water, and education infrastructure through the creation of the American Infrastructure Fund (AIF) by using repatriated corporate earnings as well as through utilizing public-private partnerships. The AIF would provide loans or
- [House Subcommittee Grills Amtrak over Federal Subsidies and Operating Losses](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-subcommittee-grills-amtrak-over-federal-subsidies-and-operating-losses/) - The House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials heard testimony on Tuesday from witnesses regarding federal subsidies for passenger rail service provided by Amtrak. Over the past few years, Amtrak’s ridership has increased dramatically, increasing the revenue stream, and reducing reliance on federal subsidies. Despite these improvements coming from the Passenger Rail Investment and
- [Can Smart Growth Strategies Save Money for Cities?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/can-smart-growth-strategies-save-money-for-cities/) - As cash-strapped cities and states look for ways to maintain and modernize their infrastructure, a new study suggests that smart growth development can help the bottom line. Recently Smart Growth experts compiled results from 17 studies, showing the revenue potential of “smart growth” development strategies. The new report, Building Better Budgets: A National Examination of
- [National Dam Safety Awareness Day](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-dam-safety-awareness-day/) - Today marks the 124th anniversary of the Johnstown Flood, the the result of the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam, which was situated 14 miles upstream of the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The dam failed after a period of heavy rainfall, however it was not properly maintained for years and in fact modified in ways that
- [TCC Members Hit Capitol Hill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tcc-members-hit-capitol-hill/) - Members of the Transportation Construction Coalition hit Capitol Hill this morning as a part of the organization’s annual Fly In. With over 500 construction, engineering, and equipment experts coming into Washington DC, the plan it to make Members of Congress understand the dire impact on their states, districts and the National economy if Congress fails
- [Get to Know North Carolina’s Mediocre Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/north-carolinas-infrastructure-needs/) - Today, North Carolina’s civil engineers released a new Infrastructure Report Card. After spending a year diving into the details of the state’s infrastructure – from bridges to beaches to dams – they determined that North Carolina’s infrastructure only deserved a mediocre C grade. Like many areas of the country, North Carolina has some work to
- [How WRDA Can Reduce Risks and Costs of Future Floods](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-wrda-can-reduce-risks-and-costs-of-future-floods/) - In a Monday briefing, representatives from the Association of State Floodplain Managers, National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies, and the Nature Conservancy gathered to discuss the opportunities in the proposed WRDA bill to reduce flood risks and the potential damages from flood disasters. The nation’s dam and levee system is characterized by low
- [The Little Program that Could — If Funded](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-little-program-that-could-if-funded/) - The House Science Committee was quick to take notice of the tragedy that took place in Oklahoma and responded by calling a hearing on less than a week’s notice to review federal efforts to reduce the impacts of windstorms. In addition to the tornado outbreak, the hearing focused on a small government program, the National
- [Phoenix Joins Cities Nationwide Trying Out Bike Share Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/phoenix-joins-cities-nationwide-trying-out-bike-share-programs/) - On June 5th, the Phoenix City Council awarded a contract to CycleHop, LLC, to manage the city’s new bike share program that is expected to be rolled out by December 2013. This announcement comes shortly after New York City implemented its own bike sharing program, known as Citi Bike. New York has spread 6,000 bikes
- [Oklahoma Infrastructure Business and Policy Leaders Come Together](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-policy-leaders-come-together-in-oklahoma-city/) - Today, June 28th, co-chair of Building America’s Future and former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell joined Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, ASCE and the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce to praise efforts at the state and local level in addressing infrastructure challenges. At the policy forum in Oklahoma City, Rendell and Cornett noted that while leadership
- [Sprawl is No Joke](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/sprawl-is-no-joke/) - I recently caught this article from The Atlantic, The Devastating Impact of 30 Years of Sprawl, As Seen From Space. Pretty crazy stuff, huh? Sprawl is one of those things that happen so gradually it is hard to notice in your day-to-day life. This article shows the use of GIF’s just what is happening not
- [45 Cities Join to Launch Resilient Communities for America Initiative](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/45-cities-join-to-launch-resilient-communities-for-america-initiative/) - Last week, the National Press Club hosted the launch of the Resilient Communities for America campaign. Forty-five mayors and county leaders have signed the agreement, pledging to invest to make towns and communities more resilient in the wake of increasingly severe weather. Mayors of many prominent cities such as Denver, San Diego, Washington, D.C., Sacramento,
- [U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Water Council Is Looking For Every Drop](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/u-s-conference-of-mayors-water-council-is-looking-for-every-drop/) - We joined the US Conference of Mayors last week to promote our 2013 Report Card, and being in sunny, dry Las Vegas, water was top of mind for many of the mayors in attendance. Besides being confident that their water is the best tasting in the nation, mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Water
- [Electrical Transmission 101](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/electrical-transmission-101/) - .....On Tuesday, electrical transmission and distribution experts gathered for what they termed “Electric Transmission 101”. Emphasized in the presentations were the system limitations faced by our electrical grid, as well as issues regarding generation, transmission, and supply. Currently, our electrical grid is lacking in many areas. It is inadequate to connect rich sources of renewable
- [Rough Time for State Activity](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/rough-time-for-state-activity/) - It’s been a rough couple weeks in state capitols for infrastructure advocates as four states – Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington – are struggling to enact major transportation funding proposals. Particularly disappointing is that in each state seems so close to the finish line. In Texas, the high profile filibuster over abortion legislation during a
- [House Approves Bill to Fund Corps of Engineers in FY 2014](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-approves-bill-to-fund-corps-of-engineers-in-fy-2014/) - The House approved a bill late last Wednesday that would fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works programs for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill, (H.R. 2609), calls for spending a total of $4.899 billion for Civil Works for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2013. It includes $1.573 billion for construction, $23 million
- [Mr. Civil Engineer Goes to Washington](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mr-civil-engineer-goes-to-washington/) - Happy 4th of July, America! Baseball's All-Star break is this week. These and more serve as reminders that we have reached the "mid-point" of the summer. Are your summer advocacy plans in place? If you are an ASCE member, you should start your advocacy plan by signing up for the next Key Contact Briefing Conference
- [Mexico Ramps Up Infrastructure Investment Over the Next 5 Years](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mexico-ramps-up-infrastructure-investment-over-the-next-5-years/) - This week Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced an initiative to fund $300 billion dollars (4 trillion pesos) worth of infrastructure projects through 2018. The money will be used to extend highways, revitalize and extend both passenger and freight rail, and upgrade ports in Mexico to increase capacity and efficiency of handling. "Nobody can doubt
- [Highway Trust Fund: Running on Empty](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/highway-trust-fund-running-on-empty/) - .....Tuesday morning, the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit met to discuss the status of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and the effects its impending insolvency would have on transportation projects nationwide. As it stands, the HTF receives almost 90% of its revenue from taxes on motor fuels. As CAFE standards increase the number of
- [Can-Do States Who Tackle Infrastructure Are Just What the U.S. Economy Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/can-do-states-who-tackle-infrastructure-are-just-what-the-u-s-economy-needs/) - Sometimes you just have to do it yourself. That’s the message some states seem to be sending as federal infrastructure bills like the Water Resources Development Act keep getting sidelined by Congress or only seeing short-term efforts like the MAP-21 Transportation Reauthorization. The Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings has called these states that have decidedly
- [Chairman Boxer Holds Press Conference on Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/chairman-boxer-holds-press-conference-on-highway-trust-fund/) - Thursday morning, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer held a press conference (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZoGpdW2jlo#t=15m27s) with members of the transportation and infrastructure community to highlight the impending insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Rob Victor, Chairman of ASCE’s Committee for America’s Infrastructure, spoke along with Senator Boxer and other industry representatives about the
- [Obama Proposes Plan for Infrastructure Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-proposes-plan-for-infrastructure-funding/) - President Obama today gave another in his series of economic speeches at an Amazon distribution center in Tennessee to propose a cut in corporate tax rates in return for a commitment from Republicans to invest more in programs spurring middle-class jobs. As stewards of our nation’s infrastructure, the ASCE is encouraged by President Obama’s proposal to direct
- [I-35 W: Six Years After the Bridge Fell](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/i-35-w-six-years-after-the-bridge-fell/) - On August 1, 2007, the I-35 W span over the Mississippi River collapsed, killing 13 people, injuring 145, and severing a vital lifeline for many towns. Only 382 days later, the bridge had been replaced and was open to traffic once again. Six years after this tragedy, the question remains whether we have done enough
- [House Appropriators Postpone Action on EPA Sending Bill to September](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-appropriators-postpone-action-on-epa-sending-bill-to-september/) - After starting to write a spending bill for the Environmental Protection Agency for fiscal year 2014 this week, the House Appropriations Committee decided to delay final action on the controversial bill for more than a month. Committee members voted on several amendments this week and then recessed until September. “With the number of amendments pending,
- [Shuster and Gibbs Announce Plans for House to Consider WRRDA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/shuster-and-gibbs-announce-plans-for-house-to-consider-wrrda/) - On Friday, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA), along with Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Chairman Bob Gibbs (R-OH), revealed that the Committee will review and consider WRRDA (no, that is not a typo – see below) when Congress returns from recess in September. According to Reps. Shuster and Gibbs, the
- [ASCE President: Our nation’s infrastructure depends on public and private investment to thrive](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-president-our-nations-infrastructure-depends-on-public-and-private-investment-to-thrive/) - On August 5, 2013, the Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed that argued against the merits of public investment in infrastructure. The following is a response from ASCE President Greg DiLoreto: Our nation’s infrastructure depends on public and private investment to thrive Larry Schweikart and Burton Folsom’s editorial (Obama’s False History of Public Investment, Aug.
- [Senate Appropriations Committee Looking at Inland Waterways Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-appropriations-committee-looking-at-inland-waterways-funding/) - Senate appropriators are taking a look at overhauling the way that the federal government collects fees for the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. The committee is considering tossing out the current 20 cent diesel fuel tax, which brings in an estimated $170 million annually to pay for lock, dam, and dredging costs. As currently structured the
- [ASCE Attends National Conference of State Legislatures in Atlanta](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-does-ncsl-in-atlanta/) - A few weeks ago I went down to Atlanta, GA to help ASCE participate in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual Legislative Summit. The meeting is the largest gathering of state legislators held each year and was attended by nearly 5,000 people. One of the things I did there was to exhibit at
- [This Week’s Top 5 Infrastructure Stories](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-weeks-top-5-infrastructure-stories/) - ASCE Report Card Chair Writes for PBS on Infrastructure’s Present and Future Expanding cities, global businesses, and an interconnected world mean that people need to travel to more places than ever before. Cities cannot prosper in isolation, and businesses cannot thrive if they cannot move goods effectively. As our nation continues to grow, so too
- [FutureStructure – Looking at the Future of Infrastructure and Us](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/future-structure-looking-at-the-future-of-infrastructure-and-us/) - What do we want and need from our infrastructure in a hyper-connected, modern world? ASCE has partnered with Governing magazine and others to consider what “FutureStructure” means and how we can get there. The goal of FutureStructure is to help public sector leaders think more like system engineers and get past the constraints of
- [They’re Back](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/theyre-back/) - Congress returned from its August recess yesterday to a mountain of unfinished business. With 22 days remaining in the fiscal year, Congress plans to go all in and be in session for nine of them. Nine days to: Avoid a government shut down by passing a FY 2014 budget; Address the federal debt limit or
- [WRRDA Up!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrrda-up/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (H.R. 3080) with much fanfare today. As the title proves, the bill is one of the most policy and reform focused Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA) to be introduced in the past few decades. Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA)
- [WRRDA Clears First Hurdle](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrrda-clears-first-hurdle/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved the $10 billion Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRDA), H.R. 3080, today. The mark up of the legislation went smoothly with limited debate on amendments. During mark-up several members of the committee provided amendments to speed up the expenditure of funds out of the Harbor Maintenance
- [State Leaders KEEP looking at transportation funding solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-leaders-keep-looking-at-transportation-funding-solutions-and-asce-is-helping-them/) - This year we've seen policymakers at the state level take the lead on tackling the issue of infrastructure funding as several states moved to increase gas taxes (Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming). And, this week state leaders are in Kansas City at the Council of State Governments (CSG) National Conference discussing a variety of
- [ASCE Testifies Before Senate EPW](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-testifies-before-senate-epw/) - ASCE President Greg DiLoreto, P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, F.ASCE, testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee yesterday about the state of the nation’s surface transportation infrastructure. The hearing entitled “The Need to Invest in America’s Infrastructure and Preserve Federal Transportation Funding” brought together infrastructure heavyweights to discuss revenue solutions for the Highway Trust Fund. During his
- [Government Shutdown Highlights U.S. Inability to Solve Big Problems as Gas Tax Reaches 20th Anniversary](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/federal-highway-trust-fund-headed-toward-bankruptcy-as-gas-tax-reaches-20th-anniversary/) - Reston, Va. — The following is a statement from Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding the current government shutdown and the 20th anniversary of the last federal gas tax increase: “Today marks the 20th anniversary since the federal gas tax was last raised to 18.4
- [Shutdown Showdown Continues…](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/shutdown-showdown-continues/) - We are on day 9 of the federal government shutdown with no end in sight, and our nation’s critical infrastructure is starting to feel the impact. At a press conference yesterday Senate Environment and Public Works Chairman, Barbara Boxer (D-CA), joined transportation stakeholders to stress the effects the shutdown is having on the nation’s critical
- [D.C.’s Dunbar High School Goes Deep to Go Green](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/d-c-s-dunbar-high-school-goes-deep-to-go-green/) - Historic Dunbar High School, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., has gone deep to go green. While the new school building has all the outward qualities a student could want – a beautiful theater, a gym and pool, open space, and so much more – the most fascinating part of the school’s renovation is
- [Infrastructure This Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-this-week/) - The government shutdown continues to loom over our nation’s infrastructure, causing uncertainty, hurting key services, and further showing the costs of Congressional intransigence. Much like the government itself, our infrastructure has to get out of the short-term mindset, and start planning for long-term growth. Only then will we find success. The good news is businesses
- [How Has the Shutdown Affected You?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-has-the-shutdown-affected-you/) - Due to the inability of Congress to pass a budget by October 1st, the federal government has been shutdown for 11 days and counting. With negotiations inching forward slowly we need your help! In order to resolve the impasse in Congress ASCE is looking for real life stories about how the shutdown has affected civil
- [Riding the Rails Is On the Rise](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/riding-the-rails-is-on-the-rise/) - This week Amtrak announced a new ridership record - 31.6 million people chose to take a train ride this year. Rail ridership is continuing to show year-over-year growth, and it's a trend that doesn't seems to be changing anytime soon. With the second best year of ridership in the Northeast Corridor (despite Hurricane Sandy's disruption)
- [Back to Work](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/back-to-work-2/) - We have a deal! Finally, after 16 days, the federal government shutdown is over and things can get back to normal: Americans can once again visit all our National Parks, government workers can be assured of receiving paychecks, etc. However, it will likely take some time for everything to get back to normal, including lawmakers’
- [New National Geographic Event Offers Opportunity to Reexamine Electric Grid](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-national-geographic-event-offers-opportunity-to-reexamine-electric-grid/) - On October 27th, the National Geographic Channel presents American Blackout, a two-hour programming event that imagines the first two weeks immediately following a catastrophic blackout from a cyber-attack on the United States that takes down the power grid. This movie should serve as a stark reminder about the importance of our electric grid. At ASCE,
- [ASCE Hails Passage of Water Resources Reform and Development Act as Linchpin in Modernizing Nation’s Ports, Inland Waterways, Dams and Levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-hails-passage-of-water-resources-reform-and-development-act-as-linchpin-in-modernizing-nations-ports-inland-waterways-dams-and-levees/) - 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 passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act by the U.S. House of Representatives: “The American Society of Civil Engineers applauds the bipartisan passage of the Water Resources
- [This Week in Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-2/) - Unless you fail to check this blog everyday (how dare you!), you should know that the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) passed this week . This is the first water bill to pass Congress in six years, and will help fix our ailing levees, ports, dams, and waterways. This passage was an effort
- [House Freight Panel Comes Out With New Report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-freight-panel-comes-out-with-new-report/) - The Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation, established by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in April to examine the current state of freight transportation in the United States and how improving freight transportation can strengthen the U.S. economy, released its final report and recommendations yesterday. The special panel, led by Chairman John Duncan Jr. (R-TN)
- [A Jack-O-Lantern School Modernization](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-jack-o-lantern-school-modernization/) - After a devastating fire, the 100 year-old rebuild of Whatcom Middle School in Bellingham, Washington, is a great story of a jack-o-lantern school modernization. Changing the school from the inside-out, Whatcom now has all the modern conveniences of a new school and (even better) the seismic upgrades to make it resilient to the next earthquake,
- [This Week in Infrastructure 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-2-2/) - This week was the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, reminding us that all infrastructure is connected. When we cannot bounce back from unavoidable events, we hurt our economy. One only needs to read the countless stories this week on Sandy to see the impacts still being felt. As with almost all infrastructure, the question
- [Airline Safety Gets a Dance](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/airline-safety-gets-a-dance/) - The new Virgin Safety Dance sings like a chart topper making its safety message loud and clear. Virgin is doing their part to keep safety a priority, using their music video roots to keep us entertained and safe. Say goodbye to videos of the past and say hello to the new way to communicate a
- [Infrastructure Investment Wins at the Ballot Box!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-investment-wins-at-the-ballot-box/) - Yesterday voters in Maine and Texas both affirmed ballot resolutions resulting in increased investment in their local infrastructure. In Maine voters overwhelming approved Bond Question 3, 72% in favor to 28% opposed. Bond Question 3 gives permission to the State to borrow $100 million to fund transportation projects around the state which in turn would
- [EPA Reports on the Importance of Water to the U.S. Economy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/epa-reports-on-the-importance-of-water-to-the-u-s-economy/) - This week, the Environmental Protection Agency released a new report titled “The Importance of Water to the U.S. Economy.” The report concludes that, as a nation, we do not currently reflect water’s true worth in the economy. A great example is the fact that communities across the country are low-balling the cost of clean, safe tap
- [Public Opinion Shows Americans Open to Bus Rapid Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/public-opinion-shows-americans-open-to-bus-rapid-transit/) - Our friends at HNTB recently conducted their latest America THINKS survey, which polled a random nationwide sample of 1,127 Americans. The conclusion: Americans are open to new approaches to public transportation, such as bus rapid transit. But what is ‘bus rapid transit’? Simply, it is a new way of thinking about community bus service. According
- [America’s Infrastructure Crisis Isn’t Overstated](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/americas-infrastructure-crisis-isnt-overstated/) - When a doctor tells you that you are sick, you should probably stay home. When a contractor tells you that your roof is caving in, you should probably move out. When the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) tells our country that our infrastructure rates a D+, you should probably ask how we can raise
- [House Agrees to Conference](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-agrees-to-conference/) - The House agreed by unanimous consent to go to conference with the Senate on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080) last Thursday. Shortly after agreeing to go to conference Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) introduced a motion to instruct conferees on the National Dam Safety Program reauthorization. The motion to instruct conferees
- [California DOT Issues Proposal Rule for Fracking](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-dot-issues-proposal-rule-for-fracking/) - With vast reserves of hydrocarbon energy trapped deep under its surface, the state of California is getting ready to oversee the exploration for and recovery of the nation’s largest supply of oil and natural gas from shale fields. The California Department of Conservation (DOC) has issued a proposed rule that would govern the petroleum industry’s
- [ASCE Gives Thanks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-gives-thanks/) - This Thursday, families across the country will sit down and give thanks for good fortunes they’ve encountered this past year. Members of our office and the infrastructure community in general have reason to be thankful for a great many things that occurred this past year or exist as a part of America’s infrastructure as a
- [On Infrastructure, Funding is the Challenge](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/on-infrastructure-funding-is-the-challenge/) - In a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Philip Howard, of the small-government reform group Common Good, said that when it comes to U.S. infrastructure, “funding is not the challenge.” Where to begin? Funding is an immense, complicated, and ever-changing challenge facing our country’s roads, bridges, water systems, dams, and other infrastructure. Our inability
- [Blumenauer Proposes Gas Tax Increase](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/blumenauer-proposes-gas-tax-increase/) - Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has introduced legislation that would incrementally raise the 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal gas tax to 33.4 cents-per-gallon. Blumenauer's proposal, the Update, Promote, and Develop America’s Transportation Essentials (UPDATE) Act, increases the gas tax by 15 cents, which is in line with a proposal that was included in the 2011 Simpson-Bowles budget reform recommendations.
- [Congress Headed for a Fight on Science](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-headed-for-a-fight-on-science/) - Congress appears ready to start of new fight on what until recently has been a largely non-partisan issue. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chair Lamar Smith (R-TX) has circulated draft legislation to reauthorize and replace the America COMPETES Act. Entitled the “Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, Technology Act of 2013” or FIRST Act, the
- [Lighting Airports Runways with LEDs Saves Big for Raleigh](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/lighting-airports-runways-with-leds-saves-big-for-raleigh/) - America needs solutions to our infrastructure issues that can work today, and what if it's as simple as switching out the lights? The replacement of the entire airfield electrical system at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) represents the first major air carrier airport in the United States to complete a full airfield conversion to FAA-certified LED
- [An Invitation: ASCE’s Congressional Fellow Program Accepting Applications](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/an-invitation-asces-congressional-fellow-program-accepting-applications/) - “Democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried,” said Winston Churchill. It’s safe to say the man had a point. For the past 18 years, ASCE has selected a member as part of ASCE’s Congressional Fellow program and allowed them to work and learn on Capitol Hill. A year later,
- [The Countdown Begins – Our Federal Funding for Transportation May Run Dry Next Year](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-countdown-begins-our-federal-funding-for-transportation-may-run-dry-next-year/) - Transportation is a key issue in 2014 as the Highway Trust Fund will be insolvent by 2015 and MAP-21 is set to expire in September. In some states, transportation projects are already being put on hold because of the uncertainty of future federal funding. The UPDATE Act introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is just
- [Meet IP3, the New P3 Where Citizens Are the Owners](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/meet-ip3-the-new-p3-where-citizens-are-the-owners/) - If you follow the infrastructure financing debate about how America is going to fund our future infrastructure needs, you have probably heard the term P3 or public-private partnership discussed as an innovative financing structure to utilize private investment in public infrastructure. However, with the release of the American Enterprise Institute’s new report, Road Pricing and
- [Celebrating Infrastructure Successes in 2013](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/celebrating-infrastructure-successes-in-2013/) - Looking back over 2013, we have many successes in making infrastructure a priority to celebrate. Here are a few that really made our year: 1. The 2013 Report Card for America's Infrastructure was launched in March as a tablet and smartphone app gaining more traction with the media and decision makers than ever before and
- [Infrastructure Is the Missing Ingredient to Healthy School Lunches](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/whats-the-missing-ingredient-to-healthy-school-lunches-infrastructure/) - The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project lead by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a report this December titled, Serving Healthy School Meals: U.S. Schools Need Updated Kitchen Equipment. They found that 55% of school food authorities (SFAs) need kitchen infrastructure changes at one or more schools to meet
- [Georgia's Infrastructure Is On Our Mind](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/georgias-infrastructure-is-on-our-mind/) - The 2014 Report Card for Georgia's Infrastructure will be released next Monday, January 13th, in the South Wing of the State Capitol on the very first day day of Georgia's legislative session. Highlighting the infrastructure needs across the state, the Report Card will provide a new GPA for Georgia's infrastructure as well as new grades
- [Georgia's C Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/georgias-c-infrastructure/) - Georgia’s infrastructure has failed to improve over the last five years. In a new report, titled the 2014 Report Card for Georgia’s Infrastructure, the Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) awarded the state’s infrastructure a “C,” a grade unchanged from their 2009 Report Card. The lowest grade awarded was a “D-”,
- [Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union from the American Society of Civil Engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/statement-on-president-obamas-state-of-the-union-from-the-american-society-of-civil-engineers/) - Washington, D.C. — The following is a statement from Randall S. Over, P.E., president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding President Obama’s 5th State of the Union address this evening: “Tonight, President Obama reminded us all that ‘America does not stand still.’ Regrettably, for too long, the same cannot be said of
- [Bipartisan Governors Coalition Presses Congress to Act on Transportation Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bipartisan-governors-coalition-presses-congress-to-act-on-transportation-funding/) - This week, 17 Governors signed a letter urging congressional members to act to find a long-term revenue solution for the Highway Trust Fund and avoid a potential nationwide transportation funding crisis. The Highway Trust Fund, the funding mechanism that drives our nation’s investment in transportation infrastructure, is facing its fifth revenue shortfall since 2008. Motor
- [This Week in Infrastructure: What is the State of Our Union, Really?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-what-is-the-state-of-our-union-really/) - The Super Bowl (or the first mass-transit bowl as we like to call it) wasn't the only required TV viewing this week . The State of the Union drew more than 33 million viewers listening to President Obama’s agenda for the country. Here at ASCE, we were pleased that President Obama laid out goals of
- [This Week in Infrastructure: A Call to Action](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-a-call-to-action/) - This week, ailing infrastructure received a lot of attention. But the data and projections of the Highway Trust Fund served as a call to action. In a special report published by The Hill, ASCE Executive Director Pat Natale explained the necessity of a long-term highway bill. Sen. Warner offered further explanation of the BRIDGE Act, which,
- [Success Story: Louisville’s Riverbank Filtration Projects are Innovating with Nature](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/innovation-success-story-ky-riverbank-filtration-tunnel-and-pump-station/) - When change is needed, water utilities like the Louisville Water Company also look to see what else can be improved in the process. The Riverbank Filtration Tunnel and Pump Station project at the B.E. Payne Treatment Plant was developed in Louisville to exceed new regulations that took effect in 2012 by the Safe Drinking Water
- [This Week in Infrastructure: The Need for Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-the-need-for-funding/) - Several states are responding to the impending reality that this fall the Highway Trust Fund “will have insufficient revenues to meet obligations” unless a sustainable revenue source is found. Among those voicing concerns is Tennessee. As a precaution, TDOT prepared two 2015 budgets: one with federal funding, budgeting $1.8 billion and another without, budgeting $900
- [Aging Hudson Symbolizes America’s Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-interchange-blog-post/) - Winding up the final leg of his cross country Dire States tour, Dan McNichol made a stop at ASCE headquarters in his vintage Hudson today. Dan’s been on the road since last October sharing the message of America’s aging infrastructure. His 1949 Hudson (nicknamed Mrs. Martin after the original owner) is the perfect metaphor to
- [Moving toward a safe, seamless transportation system](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/moving-toward-a-safe-seamless-transportation-system/) - The following post was written by guest contributor Pete Rahn, Leader National Transportation Practice at HNTB Corporation. It’s time for America to get moving with needed investments in our infrastructure system. A recent survey from HNTB Corporation shows Americans are looking for a new transportation vision and are ready to get behind leaders who have the courage
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Winter Weather Gets People Thinking About the Cost of Underinvestment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-winter-weather-gets-people-thinking-about-the-cost-of-underinvestment/) - Perhaps between Disney’s box office hit Frozen and the Sochi Olympics you feel as though you’re living in a winter wonderland. Or perhaps it’s because you actually are, given this year’s record snowfall in cities across the country. In addition to the snow days and need for shovels and boots, this winter has done a
- [Statement on President Obama's Proposed Transportation Plan from ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/statement-on-president-obamas-proposed-transportation-plan-from-asce/) - Washington, D.C. — The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) S. Over, P.E., president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): “President Obama’s proposed $302 billion transportation plan is an encouraging step forward in addressing the impending cliff our nation faces this year with the Highway Trust Fund. When the Highway Trust Fund becomes insolvent
- [State Legislatures Continue to Charge Ahead with Transportation Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-legislatures-continue-to-charge-ahead-with-transportation-investment/) - Lawmakers at the state level continue to seek transportation funding solutions. Already early in 2014, several state legislatures are considering proposals to increase revenue or dedicate more funds to transportation projects. While a proposal to increase New Mexico’s gas tax by 3-cents per gallon failed to pass before the legislature adjourned this week, several other
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Funding Conversations Get a Front Seat](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-funding-conversations-get-a-front-seat/) - Over the past few weeks, stories have been trickling out about the financial cliff the Highway Trust Fund is heading toward, with too few conversations about finding solutions, given the importance of the topic. This week that shifted. President Obama called attention to the Highway Trust Fund and the need for investment during a trip
- [New Report Estimates $200B Needed to Fix America’s Schools](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-estimates-200b-needed-to-fix-americas-schools/) - After more than a decade, this week the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released an update to the Condition of America’s Public School Facilities report highlighting the condition of America’s school facilities. This report echoed the school facilities findings of the 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure and showed the estimated need to bring
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Investment Gets New Advocates](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-investment-gets-new-advocates/) - What do a comedian, a country music singer, and a businessman all have in common? You may have thought this was a joke, but in fact it’s what happened this week in the news, as the call for infrastructure investment came from some unexpected spokespersons. Comedian Jim Gaffigan assessed Los Angeles’ infamous congestion problems while
- [New Report Shows $1 Spent on Parks Means $10 for Local Economies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-shows-1-spent-on-parks-means-10-for-local-economies/) - The National Park Service has released a new report showing the impact of parks on local economies. Here a few of the top level findings of the report: In 2012, the nation's 401 parks attracted more than 280 million visitors. National parks generated more than $26 billion in economic activity in 2012; visitors spend on
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Some Attention for the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-some-attention-for-the-highway-trust-fund/) - The USDOT now anticipates the Highway Trust Fund balance will dip below $4 billion by July, in the heat of summer road repair season. As the fund continues to decline, the DOT will be slowing its funding programs, limiting the funding dollars states rely upon to help pay for projects though matching dollars. This week
- [Not in D.C. No Problem. Make Your Voice Heard.](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/not-in-d-c-no-problem-make-your-voice-heard/) - Can't travel to Washington for the ASCE's Annual Legislative Fly-In this week? You can still participate through the Fly-In @ Home. Here are some great ways you can interact with Members of Congress in from your state: Attend a town hall or other local events with elected officials. Visit your representative's website or check local
- [DOT Secretary Foxx Calls for New, Long-term Thinking on Infrastructure Investment at ASCE Legislative Fly-In](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dot-secretary-foxx-calls-for-new-long-term-thinking-on-infrastructure-investment-at-asce-legislative-fly-in/) - Today, Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx spoke in front of over 200 civil engineers outside of Washington, D.C. Secretary Foxx spent his time urging ASCE members to tell their Members of Congress about America’s infrastructure needs and how the impending insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund will hurt our nation's economy and global competitiveness.
- [This Week in Infrastructure: One Year Anniversary of the Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-one-year-anniversary-of-the-report-card/) - One year ago this week, we released our 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Our nation’s D+ infrastructure grade is an important piece of data to share as we advocate for infrastructure investment, especially as the United States approaches the Highway Trust Fund’s financial cliff later this year. Over the past year, ASCE and the
- [This Week in Infrastructure: The High Cost of Insufficient Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-the-high-cost-of-insufficient-funding/) - On Tuesday, TRIP issued a report on the condition of North Carolina’s roads, bridges and traffic conditions. The bottom line: traffic is bad and the poor condition of roads costly. As the 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure shows us, this TRIP report, along with one released this week in Minnesota, is a microcosm of
- [New Report Card for Illinois' Infrastructure Shows Progress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-card-for-illinois-infrastructure-shows-progress/) - The 2014 Report Card for Illinois’ Infrastructure was released today by the Illinois Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at the Illinois Statehouse. A panel of professional civil engineers throughout the state graded each infrastructure category according to the following eight criteria: capacity, condition, funding, future need, operation and maintenance, public safety, resilience,
- [Half of States Have a Gas Tax Policy That's a Decade Old](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/half-of-states-have-a-gas-tax-policy-thats-a-decade-old/) - The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) released a new chart this week clearly showing how long it's been since many states have changed their gas tax policy. In about half the states, it has been a decade or more since they've changed their gas tax policy in spite of the changing costs for
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Continued Cause to Fix the Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-continued-cause-to-fix-the-trust-fund/) - This pothole season is one of the worst in recent memory, thanks to the particularly harsh winter. The freezing, thawing, plowing and salting certainly did not help the D grade roads received in the 2013 Report Card. In the hard-hit Midwestern states, the hope of filled-in potholes and more funding for roads is a daily
- [Congress Looks to Learn Lessons from Canada’s P3 Experience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-looks-to-learn-lessons-from-canadas-p3-experience/) - This week the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee looked to our northern neighbor Canada for advice on the federal role for public-private partnerships (P3) holding a panel hearing on the International Experience with Public-Private Partnerships, chaired by U.S. Rep. John Duncan (R-TN). Experts from the Canadian financing market were brought in to share their perspective
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Reasons to Keep Advocating for Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-reasons-to-keep-advocating-for-investment/) - The Opinion Pages of The New York Times presented a series of reasons “We Should Be in a Rage” and among them were—you guessed it—because of the state of our nation’s infrastructure. These grievances, along with suggestions and productive dialogue to change it, appeared in print across the country this week. In Mississippi, one writer
- [Statement from The American Society of Civil Engineers Urging Immediate Congressional Action to Avert Highway Trust Fund Insolvency](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/statement-from-the-american-society-of-civil-engineers-urging-immediate-congressional-action-to-avert-highway-trust-fund-insolvency/) - Reston, Va. – 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 U.S. Department of Transportation’s report issued yesterday on the future of the Highway Trust Fund: “The report issued this week by the U.S. Department of Transportation outlines an ominous
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Highway Trust Fund Gets Media Attention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-highway-trust-fund-gets-media-attention/) - On a typical day, a Google news search for the Highway Trust Fund over the past 24 hours results in a page or two of results. But this week Wednesday, the search query garnered nine pages of hits, and the option to “explore in depth” 166 articles. What did these articles say? And why does
- [Highway Trust Fund 101: What You Need to Know](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/highway-trust-fund-101-what-you-need-to-know/) - The Highway Trust Fund is set to become insolvent this summer, creating exponential negative consequences for our economy. What? When? Why? Find out how it can be fixed and what you can do to help. What is the Highway Trust Fund? The Highway Trust Fund is how Congress provides federal funding for transportation projects. It
- [This Week in Infrastructure: If not now, when?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-if-not-now-when/) - “It is time to fix our roads and bridges,” House Public Works and Highways Committee Chairman Rep. David Campbell, D-Nashua, [New Hampshire,] said. “If not 4.2 cents, what amount? If not today, when?” With those words of encouragement and a vote, New Hampshire’s legislative branch sent a bill to Gov. Maggie Hassan raising the Gas
- [](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/statement-on-president-obamas-grow-america-act-from-the-american-society-of-civil-engineers/) - Washington, D.C. —The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) S. Over, P.E., president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on the GROW AMERICA Act: “We need bold leadership at all levels of government if we are going to solve America’s infrastructure deficit, and today’s four-year draft bill from the U.S. Department of
- [How Much Would You Owe If Everyone's Infrastructure Bill Came Due?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-much-would-you-owe-if-everyones-infrastructure-bill-came-due/) - Bloomberg took the opportunity to calculate your infrastructure bill for you based on where you live. See what you would owe for roads, safe drinking water, and airport infrastructure if every one in every state had to pay their bill today.
- [This Week in Infrastructure: White House offers bill to GROW AMERICA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-white-house-offers-bill-to-grow-america/) - Congress is back in session, but it was not a member of the legislative branch who introduced legislation to fund transportation projects. Instead, the U.S. DOT and President Obama followed up on a promise from earlier this year to propose a $302 billion transportation budget, titled GROW AMERICA (which stands for Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and
- [The Best Thing About Next Week? It's Infrastructure Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-best-thing-about-next-week-its-infrastructure-week/) - Indeed, May 12 to 16th is officially Infrastructure Week. It's a week built for talking about trains, planes, and automobiles and all the ways they get from point A to point B. If you're in or around D.C., Infrastructure Week is already packed with events to collaborate and learn from industry leaders, and, of course,
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Finding Funding for the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-finding-funding-for-the-highway-trust-fund/) - The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing this week on “new routes for funding and financing highways and transit.” This effort included warnings from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that $13 to $18 billion will be needed each year to maintain the current funding levels the Highway Trust Fund provides. Sen. Boxer (D-CA) responded with
- [ASCE Statement on the Senate EPW Committee’s Proposed Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-statement-on-the-senate-epw-committees-proposed-transportation-bill/) - Washington, D.C. —The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) S. Over, P.E., President of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on the bipartisan Senate Environment & Public Works Committee’s newly proposed MAP-21 Reauthorization legislation: “The proposed MAP-21 reauthorization legislation from Chairman Boxer and Senator Vitter is yet another positive step to improve our
- [Infrastructure Week: Share with Your Elected Officials](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-week-share-with-your-elected-officials/) - It's Infrastructure Week! And also officially National Transportation Week, as designated by Presidential proclamation. So what are you doing to celebrate? Planning your next visit with your elected officials would be a good start. ASCE has lots of resources for members and infrastructure advocates to use when planning a visit to discuss infrastructure issues with
- [ASCE Applauds U.S. Senate Conference Report on Water Resources Reform and Development Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-applauds-u-s-senate-conference-report-on-water-resources-reform-and-development-act/) - 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 conference report on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act by the U.S. Senate: “Today’s release of the conference report on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA)
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Infrastructure Week Delivers on its Name](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-infrastructure-week-delivers-on-its-name/) - Infrastructure Week lived up to its name! In addition to the events marking the occasion and furthering the conversation on emerging solutions, innovative approaches and best practices, President Obama, Vice President Biden, Secretary of Transportation Foxx and Congress all spoke over the past few days on the need for investment. On Wednesday, President Obama took
- [What Happens To States When the Highway Trust Fund Runs Dry? Florida Weighs In](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/what-happens-to-states-when-the-highway-trust-fund-runs-dry-florida-weighs-in/) - Depletion of the Federal Highway Trust Fund- What Could it Mean for Florida? An Exclusive Interview with FDOT State Secretary Prasad by Steve Lubinski, PE, CWI, LEED-AP Miami-Dade ASCE conducted an exclusive interview on May 6, 2014 with Florida’s Secretary of Transportation and head of FDOT, Ananth Prasad. The Federal Highway Trust Fund (funded by
- [New York and Vermont Leadership Make Lake Champlain Bridge Project Success](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-york-and-vermont-leadership-make-lake-champlain-bridge-project-success/) - 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
- [ASCE commends passage of  Water Resources Reform and Development Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-commends-u-s-senate-and-house-of-representatives-on-passage-of-water-resources-reform-and-development-act/) - 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
- [This Week In Infrastructure: A lot to Celebrate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-a-lot-to-celebrate/) - 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
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Investment Ensures Infrastructure Effectiveness](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-investment-ensures-infrastructure-effectiveness/) - 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
- [10 Myths About the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/10-myths-about-the-highway-trust-fund/) - 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: Searching for Sustainable Solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-searching-for-sustainable-solutions/) - 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
- [Watch Live- Big Victory for America's Infrastructure With WRRDA Signing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/watch-live-big-victory-for-americas-infrastructure-with-wrrda-signing/) - 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: Fix the Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-fix-the-trust-fund/) - 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
- [Everything You Need to Know About the 2014 Water Resources Reform Development Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2014-water-resources-reform-development-act/) - 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
- [New Congressional Proposal Offers Gas Tax Increase Tied to Inflation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-congressional-proposal-offers-gas-tax-increase-tied-to-inflation/) - 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
- [Will Pennsylvania's Infrastructure Make the Grade?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/will-pennsylvanias-infrastructure-make-the-grade/) - Infrastructure has a direct impact on our lives every day—from the water we drink, to the schools our children attend and to the roads and rails we travel. Join us for one of ASCE’s release events for the Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Harrisburg - 9:45 AM, Harrisburg Amtrak Station, Transit Park lot, 815 Market St,
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Bipartisan Ideas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-bipartisan-ideas/) - The gas tax getting a raise was an idea everyone was talking about this week. From USA TODAY’s editorial urging lawmakers to set aside gimmicks in favor of sustainable funding solutions to a bipartisan proposal to raise the gas tax 12 cents. In an unprecedented bipartisan effort, Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Chris Murphy
- [Pennsylvania Earns 7 Poor D Grades in New Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/pennsylvania-earns-7-poor-d-grades-in-new-infrastructure-report-card/) - Today, civil engineers from across Pennsylvania released a new Report Card for Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure giving 16 grades for the state's infrastructure. Here's how Pennsylvania's infrastructure ranks from worst grades to best: Roads D- Wastewater D- Drinking Water D Transit D Bridges D+ Inland Waterways D+ Stormwater D+ Dams C- Levees C- Schools C- Energy C
- [Advocate Profile: Darren M. Benoit, P.E., M.ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-darren-m-benoit-p-e-m-asce/) - Darren M. Benoit, P.E., is an active member of the New Hampshire Section of ASCE. He works as a senior transportation manager for McFarland Johnson, Inc. In his role, he works on highway projects in Concord, New Hampshire and with clients throughout New England as a technical lead on projects. As a Key Contact for
- [This Week in Infrastructure: A Highway Trust Fund Patch Proposal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-a-highway-trust-fund-patch-proposal/) - With Highway Trust Fund insolvency just nine weeks away, Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden offered a $9 billion plan as a short-time fix. If passed, this six-month funding proposal would give Congress time to find a long-term, sustainable funding source for the Highway Trust Fund. However, not all members are pleased with the option of
- [What They're Saying About the Pennsylvania Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/what-theyre-saying-about-the-pennsylvania-report-card/) - Watch clips from the release events speakers here, courtesy of Urban Engineers. Engineers grade Pa.'s infrastructure: C-minus - Philly.com Engineering Group Gives Low Marks to Pennsylvania Infrastructure -CBS Local - Philly Pa. Infrastructure Grades Suffer Due To Poor Roads, Bridges - CBS Local - Pittsburgh State's civil engineers give roads a D- in latest "report card"
- [Sometimes It's Best to Look Beneath You: A Successful Geothermal Project at Portland International Jetport](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/geothermal-project-at-portland-international-jetport-healthy-infrastructure-and-the-environment/) - 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
- [Highway Fix Still Uncertain as USDOT Puts State Agencies on Notice](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/highway-fix-still-uncertain-as-usdot-puts-state-agencies-on-notice/) - The stakes just got raised even while it seems we are no closer to a funding fix. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx announced plans for slowing reimbursements to states from the traditional twice a day method to every other week, starting on August 1 due to the low balance in the Fund. The
- [This Week in Infrastructure: POTUS Calls on Congress to Fix the Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-potus-calls-on-congress-to-fix-the-trust-fund/) - The Highway Trust Fund got a lot of attention this week, with the help of some bad news for states and a speech by President Obama. While standing in front of the Key Bridge on Tuesday, appropriate for the week of Independence Day as it is named after Francis Scott Key, the President urged Congress
- [Missourians Asked to Vote “Yes” on Sales and Use Tax Increase](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/missourians-asked-to-vote-yes-on-sales-and-use-tax-increase/) - On August 5, Missourians go to the polls to weigh in on the future of the state’s transportation fund. Rather than enacting a temporary fix through an incremental gas tax hike, the Missouri Legislature put the matter in the hands of constituents in the form of Constitutional Amendment 7 which will appear on the August
- [This Week in Infrastructure: House and Senate Plans](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-house-and-senate-plans/) - Congress returned to Washington this week with the Highway Trust Fund on the agenda. The Senate Finance Committee offers a bipartisan proposal by Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. The House Ways and Means Committee marked up a bill Thursday morning, which is expected to be voted on by the
- [Elementary School Has Energy to Sell Back to the Grid](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/elementary-school-has-energy-to-sell-back-to-the-grid/) - Aging buildings and energy costs are two of a school’s most concerning issues, but not for Warren County, Kentucky’s Richardsville Elementary School after a sustainable redesign that now has the school selling energy back to the grid. But it hasn't always been this way. Until Richardsville Elementary School was rebuilt in 2010, classes were held
- [ASCE Statement on the House Plan to Maintain the Highway Trust Fund for Only 9 More Months](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-statement-on-the-house-plan-to-maintain-the-highway-trust-fund-for-only-9-more-months/) - Washington, D.C. —The following is a statement from Patrick Natale, P.E., Executive Director of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on the passage of H.R. 5021 in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Today, the U.S. House of Representatives averted an immediate economic disaster by addressing the impending insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund. Regrettably,
- [5 Graphics Every Pennsylvania Driver Should See](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/5-graphics-every-pennsylvania-driver-should-see/) - In 2013, Pennsylvania stepped up to start addressing these problems with a transportation funding package, but even with it, there's still more work to be done than the funding that's available. Also, if Congress fails to come up with their promised funding by the end of August, this could set Pennsylvania back
- [ASCE Statement on the Build America Investment Initiative](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-statement-on-the-build-america-investment-initiative/) - Washington, D.C. — The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) S. Over, P.E., F.ASCE, president, ASCE on the Build America Investment Initiative: “Today’s action by President Obama to launch the Build America Investment Initiative comes at a critical time as we witness Congress still debating how to provide a long-term, sustainable solution to the
- [This Week in Infrastructure: The House Approves a Highway Trust Fund Patch](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-the-house-approves-a-highway-trust-fund-patch/) - On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a short-term bill to keep the Highway Trust Fund up and running until May 2015. While Democrats were hesitant about the proposal, ultimately the bill passed with bipartisan support, 367-55. In a statement commenting on its passage, ASCE reiterated the need for a long-term, sustainable funding solution. A
- [Is Our Infrastructure Making the Grade? We Know the Answer](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/is-our-infrastructure-making-the-grade-we-know-the-answer/) - A few weeks ago, a new report from CG/LA Infrastructure and Autodesk offered a six-point plan to address the dismal D+ grade from our 2013 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. As Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) put it, "there are real economic costs associated with our infrastructure gridlock. This is a domestic emergency." Throughout the new
- [How Your State Funds School Construction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-your-state-funds-school-construction/) - In every community across the U.S. is a school building. They're used for learning, libraries, sports, and feeding kids, but they're also used for community meetings, school programs, and in emergencies. Each one of these schools is different, and so it's probably not a surprise that they're all funded differently. The Pennsylvania Department of Education
- [Planning America’s Energy Future at ASCE 2014 Shale Energy Engineering Conference](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/planning-americas-energy-future-at-asce-2014-shale-energy-engineering-conference/) - This week, ASCE’s inaugural Shale Energy Engineering Conference was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It included three days of plenary panels, technical sessions and a visit from the Commonwealth’s Governor, Tom Corbett. In his remarks, Governor Corbett reminded the audience that 10 years ago the United States was an importer of natural gas, and today, those
- [This Week in Infrastructure: All eyes are on the Senate… for next week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-all-eyes-are-on-the-senate-for-next-week/) - The Senate will vote early next week on the House’s bill to extend funding to the Highway Trust Fund until May. The upper chamber is poised to debate and vote on the bill and four amendments to it, including the Carper-Corker-Boxer Amendment, which ASCE supports. If passed, the amendment would shorten the funding extension, thus
- [ASCE Statement on the Senate Passage of H.R. 5021 to Sustain the Highway Trust Fund until December](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-statement-on-the-senate-passage-of-h-r-5021-to-sustain-the-highway-trust-fund-until-december/) - Washington, D.C. —The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) Over, P.E., President of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on the passage of H.R. 5021 in the U.S. Senate: “This evening, the United States Senate assured that road, bridge, and transit projects, along with countless American jobs, will be preserved until at least
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Action Packed](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-action-packed/) - Between the water main break on UCLA’s campus, the two Senate votes, and House vote to patch the Highway Trust Fund, the high cost of the failure to act was obvious this week. D+ infrastructure, the overall grade in ASCE’s 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, is in part because of the aging pipes, roads,
- [Statement on the Congressional Passage of the 10 Month Patch to the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/statement-on-the-congressional-passage-of-the-10-month-patch-to-the-highway-trust-fund/) - Washington, D.C. —The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) Over, P.E., President of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on the passage of short-term funding to the federal Highway Trust Fund.: “We thank Congress for passing the short-term patch to the Highway Trust Fund. This legislation will protect thousands of jobs and avert
- [Missourians Reject Sales Tax for Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/missourians-reject-sales-tax-for-infrastructure/) - On August 5 Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have established a dedicated infrastructure fund from revenue earned through three-quarters of a cent sales tax increase. Constitutional Amendment 7 was dismissed in a 59% to 41% vote. "We are very disappointed in the result, but the people have spoken and we respect that." Stephen
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Get Noisier!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-get-noisier/) - After Congress hit the snooze button on fixing the Highway Trust Fund last week, Transportation Secretary Foxx asked Americans to “get a little noisier” on the issue. You can take Sec. Foxx up on his request at FixtheTrustFund.org. Newspapers across the country featured articles, op-eds, and letters to the editor voicing concerns about Congress’ punt
- [Harnessing the Natural Process for Clean Water in Colorado](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/harnessing-the-natural-process-for-clean-water-in-colorado/) - Let's Envision the Infrastructure for Tomorrow 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
- [The Highway Trust Fund Deserves More Than a Patch](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-highway-trust-fund-deserves-more-than-a-patch/) - Attention on the Highway Trust Fund seems to have waned since Congress passed a 10-month funding patch in July. However, May will be here before we know it. There is still more work to be done to keep transportation projects across the country funded and our elected leaders need to start having real discussions about
- [ASCE Members Advise Federal Government on Water Information Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-members-advise-federal-government-on-water-information-programs/) - ASCE members Martha Juch, P.E., D.WRE, and Robert Schreiber, P.E., BCEE, D.WRE participated in the Advisory Committee on Water Information (ACWI) annual meeting last month in Reston, Virginia. The advisory committee’s mission is to improve water information for decision making for natural resources management and environmental protection. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the primary
- [Join the #WaterWorks Thunderclap to Show Your Support for Water Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/join-the-waterworks-thunderclap-to-show-your-support-for-water-infrastructure-investment/) - Without clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater systems, one-fifth of our US economy would grind to a halt. Yet, in the 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater both received D grades. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, ASCE will join other water leaders as part of the Value of Water Coalition to
- [Summer Travel Boom as Americans Hit the Road](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/summer-travel-boom-as-americans-hit-the-road/) - After being cooped up inside for what was in some parts of the country the coldest and snowiest winter on record, it appears based upon latest data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that Americans traveled on our roadways in force this spring and early summer. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT), a common measure of roadway
- [Humboldt County California's Transportation Report Card Released](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/humboldt-county-californias-transportation-report-card-released/) - This afternoon the 2014 Report Card for Humboldt County's Infrastructure, an independent review of the area's transportation needs, was released by the North Coast Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Report Card gave the County’s roads a grade of D+ grade and bridges received a grade of C-. According to the new report,
- [ASCE Submits Comments to US EPA on the Use of QBS to SRF Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-submits-comments-to-us-epa-on-the-use-of-qbs-to-srf-programs/) - ASCE recently submitted comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on guidance the agency developed following the the recently enacted Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014. WRRDA makes a number of changes to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program administered by EPA and recently developed guidance for its regional
- [ASCE Members Participate in White House Summit on Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-members-participate-in-white-house-summit-on-infrastructure-investment/) - As a part of what the White House has deemed its “Year of Action” campaign to move policy ideas and initiatives forward in the face of Congressional gridlock, the Obama Administration recently held an Infrastructure Investment Summit aimed at soliciting ideas on how to better leverage available financing to deliver projects in the transportation, water,
- [Investment in Water Infrastructure Works](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/investment-in-water-infrastructure-works/) - So often, our water infrastructure goes unnoticed until a pipe bursts. Lately, there have been several events drawing attention to the water sector’s significance, including the water main break at UCLA, algae in Toledo drinking water, and drought in California. Water infrastructure deserves our attention and investment for many reasons, beyond the most recent media
- [ASCE Applauds U.S. House T&I Committee’s Bipartisan Report on Public-Private Partnership](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-applauds-u-s-house-ti-committees-bipartisan-report-on-public-private-partnership/) - 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 U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s special panel report, Public-Private Partnerships: Balancing the Needs of the Public and Private Sectors to Finance the Nation’s Infrastructure, on the use of Public-Private
- [State Legislators Invited to Dream Big!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/csg-invited-to-dream-big/) - Last week, ASCE hosted state legislators from nine states at the Washington office as part of a Council of State Governments (CSG) Transportation Policy Academy. ASCE has been a regular sponsor of these forums that bring state legislative leaders together to discuss transportation issues and the challenges they are facing in their respective states. In
- [Advocate Profile: Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., M.ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-marsia-geldert-murphey-p-e-m-asce/) - Advocate Profile: Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., M.ASCE Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., M. ASCE is the incoming chair of ASCE’s Public Policy Committee. As president and CEO of Sequoia Engineering & Environmental, Inc. she is responsible for overall management, development and growth of firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental documentation & permitting, construction engineering and public involvement. If
- [New ASCE Report Offers Recommendations to Maximize Transportation Project Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-asce-report-offers-recommendations-to-maximize-transportation-project-funding/) - Despite the majority of transportation industry practitioners’ agreement that the full cost of a project—including long-term operation and maintenance—should be considered in decision-making, only 48 percent of practitioners said their agencies could effectively predict future costs, according to a survey released as part of a new report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- [Maximizing the Investment in Transportation Projects](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/maximizing-the-investment-in-transportation-projects/) - ASCE teamed with the Eno Center for Transportation to author Maximizing the Value of Investments Using Life Cycle Cost Analysis. The report, released yesterday at a Capitol Hill briefing, surveyed industry practitioners and policymakers on their current use of life cycle cost analysis (LCCA), and their beliefs on what role it should play in the
- [21-Year-Old Gas Tax Rate Still Holding Up America’s Roads & Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/21-year-old-gas-tax-rate-still-holding-up-americas-roads-bridges/) - 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 21st anniversary of the last federal gas tax increase: “Today the federal gas tax’s 18.4-cent rate turns 21. While this is a rite of passage for American college students, this milestone is
- [The Time is Now to Invest in Airports](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-time-is-now-to-invest-in-airports/) - Travel delays at airports have become all too common place. In fact, the surprise usually is that a flight makes it to its destination on time (or if the travel gods are feeling particularly generous, you might make it to your destination a few minutes early). Some of this is beyond anyone’s control: weather patterns
- [Texans Must Vote “Yes” on Designating Revenue to State Highway Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/texans-must-vote-yes-on-designating-revenue-to-state-highway-fund/) - Texans have an opportunity to increase their state transportation funding coffers when they go to the voting booth on November 4. Proposition 1 is a statewide ballot measure that will dedicate a portion of the state’s oil and gas tax collections to the State Highway Fund. If the measure passes, $1.7 billion could be transferred
- [ASCE Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the Year](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-seeks-nominations-for-outstanding-civil-engineer-advocate-of-the-year/) - Have you gone above and beyond to represent the civil engineering profession before your elected officials? You could be our next Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the Year! If you are one of the many ASCE Key Contacts actively building relationships with and educating your elected leaders on issues important to the civil engineering profession, we
- [Say “No” to Aging Infrastructure Massachusetts: Vote “No” on Question 1!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/say-no-to-aging-infrastructure-massachusetts-vote-no-on-question-1/) - A statewide ballot question that would eliminate gas tax indexing will appear on the November ballot. The passage of Question 1 would be a step backward for the state, causing roads and bridges to fall into further disrepair. The Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section has endorsed the Committee for Safer Roads and Bridges campaign
- [Arkansas and Vermont to Release Infrastructure Report Cards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/arkansas-and-vermont-to-release-infrastructure-report-cards/) - The Vermont Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will release the 2014 Report Card for Vermont’s Infrastructure on Thursday, October 16th in Montpelier. The report will review the impact of Tropical Storm Irene on Vermont’s bridges, dams, drinking water, wastewater, roads and solid waste and assess the current condition today. Report Card
- [California Proposition 1 Invests in Water Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-proposition-1-invests-in-water-infrastructure/) - Proposition 1 is a statewide ballot measure that will provide a dedicated source of funding to California’s water supply infrastructure. This includes much needed public water system improvements, surface and groundwater storage, drinking water protection, recycling and advanced water treatment technology among other eligible projects. California is the midst of a severe, multi-year drought and
- [Hawaii Votes on Funding Dam and Reservoir Repairs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hawaii-votes-on-funding-dam-and-reservoir-repairs/) - On November 4, Hawaii voters will decide whether “special purpose revenue bonds” will be sold as a means of generating financial assistance to dam and reservoir owners to aid in improvements or maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards. Amendment 5, a constitutional amendment, will read as follows: “Shall the State be authorized to issue
- [Vermont Infrastructure Shows Improvement in New Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vermont-infrastructure-shows-improvement-in-new-report-card/) - The latest Report Card for Vermont's Infrastructure showed a slight improvement in their overall GPA to a “C.” The 2014 Report Card for Vermont’s Infrastructure is an update from 2011, when the state received a “C-” cumulative grade. The Report Card assessed bridges (C), dams (C), drinking water (C-), wastewater (D), roads (C-), and solid
- [Infrastructure in Arkansas Earns D+](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-arkansas-earns-d/) - This Thursday, the Arkansas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released their inaugural Infrastructure Report Card for the state grading the states’ infrastructure. Arkansas’ infrastructure received a cumulative GPA of “D+” in the 2014 Report Card for Arkansas’ Infrastructure. The seven infrastructure categories evaluated in the report include: Roads (D+) Drinking water (D+)
- [Protect Wisconsin’s Transportation Trust Fund — Vote “Yes” on Question 1!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/protect-wisconsins-transportation-trust-fund-vote-yes-on-question-1/) - On November 4, Wisconsin voters will be asked to decide how the state can spend its transportation dollars. Question 1 will appear on the ballot statewide and if passed, will ensure that revenue allocated to the Transportation Trust Fund will not get transferred in to the state’s general fund. A vote “for” will ensure a
- [ASCE Participates in White House Event on Building Green Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-participates-in-white-house-event/) - The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited ASCE to participate and join a new working group called the Green Infrastructure Collaborative. The Collaborative is a broad network of federal agencies, NGO’s, and private sector entities focused on promoting and implementing green infrastructure across government and in the
- [Vote “For” Question 1!: Protect Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vote-for-question-1-protect-marylands-transportation-trust-fund/) - Wisconsin voters aren’t the only ones who will be asked to decide how the state can spend its transportation dollars. On November 4, Maryland voters will also head to the polls to address this very issue. Question 1 will appear on the ballot statewide and if passed, will ensure that revenue allocated to the Transportation
- [Vote “Yes” to Invest in a Louisiana Infrastructure Bank](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vote-yes-to-invest-in-a-louisiana-infrastructure-bank/) - Amend the Louisiana State Constitution on November 4 to allow the legislature to designate public funds for eligible transportation projects. This is a critical step towards establishing the Louisiana Infrastructure Bank as it creates a mechanism to allocate funds that will provide the state with safer roads and stimulate local economies. A “yes” vote on
- [This Week in Infrastructure: SOS for Depleting Infrastructure Funds: The Time to Act is Now!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-sos-for-depleting-infrastructure-funds-the-time-to-act-is-now/) - With the elections a little under two weeks away, a recent drop in oil prices and a current D+ report card in infrastructure, now is an opportune time for America to focus on transportation and infrastructure funding. The Highway Trust Fund is not only crucial for funding roads, bridges and transit, but necessary for states
- [Enhance Rhode Island’s Mass Transit Systems — Vote “Yes” on Question 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/enhance-rhode-islands-mass-transit-systems-vote-yes-on-question-6/) - Support improved mobility and a reduction in road congestion by voting to “approve” Question 6 on November 4th. Rhode Island voters will be asked to invest in transit improvements to make travel, and commuting, easier. Passing this measure will allow the State of Rhode Island to issue bonds and notes to fund enhancements and renovations
- [Advocate Profile: Amanda Hanaway-Corrente, PE, MBA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-amanda-hanaway-corrente-pe-mba/) - Amanda Hanaway-Corrente, PE, MBA, is a member of the Vermont section. She works at the University of Vermont (UVM) Transportation Research Center (TRC) as the New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) Coordinator. She also represents the UVM TRC as the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Liaison, ensuring strong communication between UVM and
- [Rock the Vote for Infrastructure on Nov. 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/rock-the-vote-for-infrastructure-on-nov-4/) - Have you ever taken the bus to work? Driven across a bridge? Turned on the faucet for a drink of water? You may have even noticed that some of these roads and bridges are in need of some TLC. Perhaps, you’ve heard news stories about how water becomes scarce at the time of drought, or
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Getting Infrastructure Projects Moving Through the Ballot Box](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-the-nitty-gritty-facts/) - With Election Day around the corner, ballot initiatives related to infrastructure will give voters a chance to help shape our nation’s future. The economic, environmental and public safety issues on each state’s ballots underscore ASCE’s strategic initiative: improving our nation’s infrastructure. Infrastructure is the backbone of our economy. The roads and bridges we drive on,
- [Big Wins for Infrastructure on Election Day](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/big-wins-for-infrastructure-on-election-day/) - Leading up to yesterday’s election ASCE brought you information on many statewide ballot measures. ASCE staff worked with our dedicated members on the ground in California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin. The issues being put to the test ranged from roads to water and addressed improvements to aging structures, compliance with
- [Election Results Signify Shift in Americans' Willingness to Invest in Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/election-results-signify-shift-in-americans-willingness-to-invest-in-infrastructure/) - In light of the recent elections, infrastructure investment has now moved from a topic of discussion into a plan for action in many states. With the nation’s pressing infrastructure needs and limited federal funds available, ASCE is pleased that many states are finding creative ways to pay for infrastructure improvements through other means. With six
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Bipartisanship Needed to Get Infrastructure Improvements Rolling](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-bipartisanship-needed-to-get-infrastructure-improvements-rolling/) - With the midterm elections completed and the Congressional lame duck session underway, Americans are looking for a fresh approach to infrastructure investment at the federal level. ASCE hopes that the new Congress will respond to our nation’s infrastructure needs with compromise and urgency before May, when the Highway Trust Fund will once again become insolvent.
- [8 Things Worth Knowing About Montana’s C- Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/8-things-worth-knowing-about-montanas-infrastructure/) - Montana’s Water Pipes Could Stretch From Billings to Miami - Roundtrip Montana has approximately 700 public water systems and over 5,300 miles of water distribution and transmission piping, a longer stretch than driving roundtrip from Billings to Miami. Some Pipes Under Original Montana Plots Might Be Original Too Some of the older and more established
- [ASCE Past President Andy Herrmann To Talk Infrastructure with 60 Minutes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/6-asce-past-president-andy-herrmann-to-talk-infrastructure-with-60-minutes/) - This Sunday, Nov. 23, ASCE Past President Andrew W. Herrmann, P.E. SECB, F.ASCE, will discuss the state of our nation’s bridges during primetime TV on CBS’ 60 Minutes via a helicopter tour of Pittsburgh. 60 Minutes Video - The roads and bridges Americans drive on every day are in dire need of repair or replacement
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Thankful for Ramped-Up Media Interest in Infrastructure Renewal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-thankful-for-ramped-up-media-interest-in-infrastructure-renewal/) - With holiday travel underway and harsh weather already arriving in some regions, the state of our nation’s highways will become even more apparent as thousands of Americans take to the roads to visit family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. However, our current D+ in infrastructure and lack of sufficient funding for the Highway Trust
- [ASCE Past President Flies Over Pittsburgh on 60 Minutes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-past-president-flies-over-pittsburgh-on-60-minutes/) - ASCE Past President Andy Herrmann flew over the “city of bridges” with 60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft to highlight America’s aging bridges in a segment that aired Sunday, Nov. 23. Falling apart: America's neglected infrastructure Herrmann was among several experts interviewed for the piece, including former Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR).
- [Higher Gas Taxes Will Help Michigan Build a 21st Century Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/higher-gas-taxes-will-help-michigan-build-a-21st-century-infrastructure/) - In 1997, Dolly was cloned, we were excited by the release of IE 4, and ASCE hadn’t yet released its first Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. It is also the last time Michigan increased its gas tax to the current 19-cents per gallon. The diesel tax rate has been in effect since 1984. The time
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Final Push in 2014 for Highway Trust Fund Fix](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-final-push-in-2014-for-highway-trust-fund-fix/) - Power failures, drivers frustrated with abysmal road conditions and increased media attention to our nation’s aging infrastructure have rattled Americans and driven more states to pursue raising their gas tax as a way of fixing the Highway Trust Fund. This past Tuesday, a massive power failure left large sections of Detroit in darkness. According to
- [Advocate Profile: Shawn Kelley, Ph.D., P.E., M. ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-shawn-kelley-ph-d-p-e-m-asce/) - Shawn Kelley Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE is an active member of the Vermont section. He works as a firm shareholder for GeoDesign, Inc. a consulting firm headquartered in Middlebury, CT, providing geotechnical, construction, and environmental engineering consulting services to the design and construction industry. He works in the Windsor, VT office managing civil engineering projects related
- [This Week in Infrastructure: All the Reasons to Fix the Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-all-the-reasons-to-fix-the-trust-fund/) - Reports on transportation investment and its overall benefits to the economy provide incentive for Congress to #FixTheTrustFund as state lawmakers make their own push for infrastructure investment. On Tuesday, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released the 2015 Bottom Line Report, which thoroughly evaluated
- [State Legislators Come Together to Discuss Infrastructure Issues](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-legislators-come-together-to-discuss-infrastructure-issues/) - State legislators and legislative staff from around the country gathered in Washington, DC last week to share innovative solutions to the pressing problems facing states, and infrastructure issues were among the topics they tackled. During National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual Fall Forum, several sessions focused on infrastructure issues that are facing state policymakers.
- [Nevada Report Card Reveals a $15B Infrastructure Problem](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/nevada-report-card-reveals-a-15b-infrastructure-problem/) - During the past twenty years Nevada experienced one of the largest growth surges in the country and then one of the worst downturns from late 2008 through 2013. This roller coaster economy decreased funding levels and preventive maintenance suffered leaving many infrastructure systems underfunded. Hardest hit may be school facilities in both rural communities and
- [This Week in Infrastructure: The Cascading Effect of Aging Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-the-cascading-effect-of-aging-infrastructure/) - As the weather changes and our infrastructure continues to be neglected, issues and disruptions are increasing. Infrastructure collapses, like the water main break in DC, remind us that failing infrastructure is fragile and unpredictable—and should be continuously maintained to help prevent a crisis. On Tuesday in Washington, D.C., a 12-inch water main ruptured below
- [Michigan Legislature Defers to the Public on Gas Tax](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/michigan-legislature-defers-to-the-public-on-gas-tax/) - Last week Michigan’s House and Senate leadership worked tirelessly with Governor Rick Snyder to reach a deal before closing out the 2014 legislative session. The House and Senate initially passed differing transportation funding measures. Both would have increased investment in Michigan roads however, the funding methods were vastly different. With neither chamber willing to accept
- [San Francisco Strengthens Water Pipelines Against Earthquake Vulnerabilities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/report-card-success-story-san-francisco-strengthens-water-pipelines-against-earthquake-vulnerabilities/) - With a D+ cumulative grade for our nation’s infrastructure and the federal Highway Trust Funding heading toward a fiscal cliff in May 2015, the great infrastructure innovations happening around the country are often overlooked. The recently updated 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure highlights 20 new successful projects and initiatives that each improve our nation’s
- [Dams in 26 States Are Getting Some TLC](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dams-in-26-states-are-getting-some-tlc/) - While the average person might think it's just about farms, the Farm Bill funding for dams was perhaps one of the most unsung wins for infrastructure in 2014. The 2014 Farm Bill that Congress passed in the summer provided USDA with $262 million to distribute to states for rehabilitating dams. The funding provided rehabilitation assistance
- [2014 ASCE Government Relations Year in Review](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2014-asce-government-relations-year-in-review/) - ASCE staff and members worked throughout the year on a variety of issues important to the profession. From the passage and enactment of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act in the spring and early summer, to the #FixTheTrustFund campaign throughout the summer, and state and local ballot initiatives supporting infrastructure investment this fall, we
- [New Year, New Congress, New Hope for Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-year-new-congress-new-hope-for-infrastructure-investment/) - It’s a new year, and with a new Congress in session, there is hope that a federal funding solution for infrastructure can soon be reached. Congress has given us reasons to be optimistic, with more bipartisan support for infrastructure funding buzzing at the federal level. Upon reflecting on the past year’s infrastructure challenges, ranging from
- [Increased Optimism for Infrastructure Funding Fix](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/increased-optimism-for-infrastructure-funding-fix/) - With Congress mapping out transportation plans for the upcoming year and the increasing need for infrastructure investment, it is critical that lawmakers work expeditiously and in a bipartisan manner to address our nation’s dire infrastructure needs. ASCE applauds the Obama Administration’s announcement this week on increasing private investment to infrastructure through its Build America
- [Infrastructure Quotes from the State of the Union](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-quotes-from-the-state-of-the-union/) - The State of the Union is the time for some of the most pressing issues of the day to be highlighted, and infrastructure certainly made the list in the 2015 State of the Union. Here is what the President had to say about America's infrastructure: We gave our citizens schools and colleges, infrastructure and the
- [Capitol Hill Buzzing with Infrastructure Funding Proposals](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/capitol-hill-buzzing-with-infrastructure-funding-proposals/) - Between President Obama addressing infrastructure needs in his State of the Union Address, the Virginia Report Card release and additional infrastructure funding legislation being proposed at the federal level, ASCE is optimistic that a long-term, sustainable funding solution for our nation’s infrastructure is within grasp. As both parties of Congress struggle to agree on how
- [Virginia's Infrastructure Struggle for Status Quo](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/virginias-infrastructure-struggle-for-status-quo/) - With a state that's growing as fast as Virginia, you're bound to have growing pains, but none are as striking or obvious as the traffic gridlock across the state. So, would you be surprised that the Virginia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers gave roads a D grade in their new 2015 Report
- [The Power of a Coalition](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-power-of-a-coalition/) - The following is a guest post by Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO of Airports Council International-North America. Prior to joining Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) as its president and CEO in January 2014, I spent 13 years at the helm of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. In my role at AAFA, I traveled
- [Senator’s 2020 Vision For America’s Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senators-2020-vision-for-americas-infrastructure/) - Aging infrastructure, graded at a D+ national GPA, is no secret. In fact, it is the news each and every day. From a water main break that hindered a morning commute in DC, to the potholes that inhibit safe driving, Americans across the country are experiencing inconveniences and challenges because of deficient roads, bridges, water
- [States Head to the Hill to Talk Transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-head-to-the-hill-to-talk-transportation/) - Among several transportation-related Congressional hearings this week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hosted U.S. DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx, the governors of Alabama and Vermont, and the South Dakota DOT secretary to discuss the need to fix the Highway Trust Fund. Sec. Foxx told the committee, “Gridlock in Washington is now creating
- [Advocate Profile: Steve Randolph](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-steve-randolph/) - Steve Randolph P.E. is an active member of ASCE’s St. Louis section, where he is currently the section president. He is an Environmental Project Manager at Horner & Shifrin, Inc., a multidisciplinary engineering firm in St. Louis, Mo. As a project manager, he is responsible for planning and executing environmental engineering projects according to schedules
- [Obama Budget Goes Big on Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-budget-goes-big-on-infrastructure/) - Transportation Today's fiscal year 2016 (FY16) budget release by President Obama was particularly generous to infrastructure programs. The President is proposing a $478 billion, six-year surface transportation (MAP-21) reauthorization proposal titled the GROW AMERICA Act paid for by taxing companies’ overseas profits. The bill length is historically similar to other long-term highway & transit bill
- [USDOT Proposes We Move Beyond Traffic](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/usdot-proposes-we-move-beyond-traffic/) - With the frequency of short-term funding and authorization patches for the Highway Trust Fund lately, it may seem that a long-term outlook for our transportation system is not top-of-mind. However, the U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday started a conversation to get Americans talking about where our transportation network should go in the next 30 years.
- [ASCE Endorses an UPDATE to the Gas Tax](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-endorses-an-update-to-the-gas-tax/) - Twenty-two years ago ‘I Will Always Love You’ was the top song on the Billboard charts, a loaf of bread cost $0.75, and Unforgiven won the Oscar for Best Picture. A lot has changed since then, yet the gas tax rate that funds our transportation system has remained the same. Yesterday, the American Society of
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Federal Funding Proposals Outline Roadmap for the Future](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-federal-funding-proposals-outline-roadmap-for-the-future/) - Between the USDOT’s 30-year transportation funding plan, Obama’s 2016 budget featuring the GROW AMERICA act and testimonies of transit needs in the media, our nation’s beleaguered infrastructure is getting some much-needed attention. One blaring example of the our nation’s urban transit needs is evident in James Robertson’s now viral story of walking 21 miles as
- [Chime in on Wednesday to Fix the Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/chime-in-on-wednesday-to-fix-the-trust-fund/) - As Congress continues the debate on the best way to #FixTheTrustFund and modernize America’s roads, bridges, and transit, USDOT Sec. Foxx and Transportation & Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster are heading to Twitter for a bipartisan “townhall” to discuss surface transportation. The town hall, a first of its kind, will be Wednesday, Feb. 11 after Sec.
- [Moving Goods Moves the Economy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/moving-goods-moves-the-economy/) - On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce Transportation subcommittee held a hearing on the role of U.S. ports, titled “Keeping Goods Moving.” Recently, the west coast ports have experienced major backups. These delays and their economic impact could be a glimpse of things to come if we fail to modernize our freight transportation network to meet
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Infrastructure Won't Fix Itself](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-infrastructure-wont-fix-itself/) - It is not a news flash that America’s infrastructure needs serious attention and investment. In light of increased attention to our nation’s surface transportation needs, many states are proposing increasing the gas tax to fund transportation. In addition, there has been an uptick in the number of news stories highlighting the need to be more
- [Show Your Love for Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/show-your-love-for-infrastructure/) - Sign up to get our infrastructure news and show some love to America's infrastructure this Valentines Day! Since we launched our Infrastructure Friends network with the release of ASCE’s 2013 Report Card for America's Infrastructure we've seen a wave of new momentum on infrastructure issues in every state and in DC. We hope you'll join
- [2015 Report Card for Iowa’s Infrastructure Arrives Next Tuesday](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2015-report-card-for-iowas-infrastructure-arrives-next-tuesday/) - The Iowa Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will release the inaugural 2015 Report Card for Iowa’s Infrastructure on Tuesday, February 24. The report includes evaluations of Iowa aviation, rail, inland waterways, roads, bridges, dams, levees, drinking water, wastewater, electrical energy, and solid waste. News conference on release of the 2015 Report
- [What Does the Foxx Say?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/what-does-the-foxx-say/) - While it might not be as amusing as this, this week U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said that a quality transportation network is important to the future of the nation and he urged Congress to quickly adopt a multi-year surface transportation bill. Secretary Foxx did so as he rolled through a few southern states in
- [This Week in Infrastructure: State Solutions, Innovations for Infrastructure Improvement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-state-solutions-innovations-for-infrastructure-improvement/) - A bus tour sharing the message we need to invest in infrastructure to “Grow America”, increased momentum towards state-level gas tax increases and new transportation innovations are all building momentum towards improving our nation’s infrastructure. On Wednesday morning in Los Angeles a water main broke that was installed in 1926, causing flooding and damage to nearby
- [Utah's Infrastructure Receives First Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/utahs-infrastructure-gets-a-report-card/) - Join the Utah Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for the release of the 2015 Report Card for Utah’s Infrastructure on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The report includes evaluation of Utah’s bridges, canals, dams, drinking water & supply, hazardous waste, levees, roads, solid waste, transit, and wastewater & stormwater. WHAT: Press Release of
- [Utah and Iowa Poised to Tackle Transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/utah-and-iowa-posed-to-tackle-transportation/) - On Tuesday, two ASCE Infrastructure Report Cards were released in two very different states - Iowa and Utah. Iowa’s Report Card showed one good B grade, seven mediocre Cs, and three poor Ds for the state's infrastructure. Iowa’s roads earned a C- while bridges earned one of the lowest grades of D+. Utah’s Report Card
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Transportation Investment Has a Promising Moment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-transportation-investment-has-a-promising-moment/) - Two state report cards releases, legislation passed to raise Iowa’s state gas tax, and promising discussions on federal transportation funding, give us reasons to be optimistic about the future of our nation’s infrastructure. After a week-long recess, House Republicans Reid Ribble of Wisconsin, Tom Reed (NY) and Democrats Dan Lipinski (Ill.) and Bill Pascrell Jr.
- [Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocates](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/outstanding-civil-engineer-advocates/) - For the first time, ASCE is formally recognizing an individual member and a team who are dedicated to saving America’s infrastructure and promoting ASCE’s Priority Issues through building relationships with lawmakers. The Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the Year Award winners, Darren Benoit and the Louisiana Section, will be recognized for their achievements at ASCE’s
- [The Excitement of Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/excitement/) - Iowa’s transportation investment as funded by the state gas tax FINALLY received a 10-cent raise last week, which went into effect yesterday. The last time it had seen an increase before that? 1989. To put that in perspective: the Bachelor who has been bringing Iowa a lot of attention the past two months celebrated his
- [HBO comedy program, new rail legislation bring hope for infrastructure renewal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hbo-comedy-program-new-rail-legislation-bring-hope-for-infrastructure-renewal/) - When our nation’s infrastructure woes become the source of comedic entertainment on a major cable channel—it underscores that the problem must be addressed. Fortunately, action on Capitol Hill pressing for funding legislation and transportation reform is already underway. It is not news that our nation’s roads, bridges and transit need maintenance, but when popular television
- [Action to Fix Highway Trust Fund Needed by This Summer](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/highway-trust-fund-runs-dry-this-fall/) - On Monday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its latest projections on the fiscal health of the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF). The HTF is the main source of federal money for road, bridge and transit projects and has been facing fiscal challenges for a number of years. Last summer, Congress provided a temporary infusion
- [Infrastructure’s Latest Buzz Word: Resilience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructures-latest-buzz-word-resilience/) - Infrastructure projects that incorporate elements of resilience—the ability of a project or program to respond adaptively to threats such as storm surge or extreme weather and bounce back from disasters—are attracting new attention and challenging the engineering profession to design for a changing world. As much of our infrastructure in the U.S. reaches the end
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Water Infrastructure Incurs More Attention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-water-infrastructure-incurs-more-attention/) - Amidst the visible need for highway, bridge and pothole repairs, we often forget the growing needs of our nation’s water infrastructure. According to ASCE’s Report Card, there are 240,000 water main breaks per year and trillions of gallons of water are lost each year due to “leaky pipes, broken water mains and faulty meters.” Cities throughout
- [Lt Governors Talk Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/lt-governors-talk-infrastructure-investment/) - Infrastructure investment was a key topic on the agenda at the The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) annual Federal-State Relations meeting this week in Washington, DC. ASCE’s Executive Director Tom Smith participated in a panel discussion with Robert Atkinson from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation to help Lt. Governors tackle this important issue. Lt.
- [Budgets Represent Priorities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/budgets-represent-priorities/) - This week the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate majorities unveiled their fiscal year 2016 (FY16) budgets. Traditionally, passing a budget in Congress is a particularly partisan endeavor with most all members in the majority voting in favor of their budget, and all the minority members voting against it. Should this Congress
- [Ice Cream Funding for Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ice-cream-funding-for-roads/) - With spring approaching and our nation’s roads baring the battle scars of another rough winter, the dialogue surrounding the Highway trust Fund and need for a sustainable transportation solution is accelerating at the federal level and inspiring states to take more action. In Michigan, residents have responded to their road needs by creating a pothole
- [States Stepping Up](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-stepping-up/) - A growing number of states are taking action during their legislative sessions to increase investment in transportation. This trend is in vogue for several reasons. First, many states that have taken action have done so after years of kicking the can down the road. For example, Iowa’s 10-cent increase is the first boost since 1989.
- [Two Year Anniversary of the Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/two-year-anniversary-of-the-report-card/) - Two years ago this month, we released our 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Our nation’s D+ infrastructure grade is critical to share as we advocate for infrastructure investment, especially given the Highway Trust Fund is headed toward insolvency this summer. Over the past year, ASCE and the Report Card have received more than 24,000
- [ASCE Members Meet With US Lawmakers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-members-meet-with-us-lawmakers/) - “Let’s win this for our country,” proclaimed ASCE President Robert D. Stevens, PhD, PE to a room of nearly 200 ASCE members who descended on the nation’s capital to encourage members of Congress to fix the Highway Trust Fund last week. The group visited Washington, D.C. as part of the 15th annual ASCE Legislative Fly-In,
- [It's Time Again to GROW America](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/its-time-again-to-grow-america/) - 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
- [ASCE Recognizes Lawmakers' Infrastructure Leadership](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-recognizes-lawmakers-infrastructure-leadership/) - 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
- [Transportation Knows Neither Red Nor Blue](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transportation-knows-neither-red-nor-blue/) - 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
- [8 Amazing 1940s American Infrastructure Images](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/8-amazing-1940s-american-infrastructure-images/) - 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
- [Michigan Must Say Yes to Safer Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/michigan-must-say-yes-to-safer-roads/) - 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
- [Water main breaks, power outage and a thinning hourglass for federal highway funds](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-main-breaks-power-outage-and-a-thinning-hourglass-for-federal-highway-funds/) - 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
- [Seven States Say “Yes” to Gas Tax Modifications](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/seven-states-say-yes-to-gas-tax-modifications/) - 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
- [Raising Revenue for Infrastructure: Who will be next?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/raising-revenue-for-infrastructure-who-will-be-next/) - 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
- [Water Week Focuses on Efficiency Technologies, Aging Infrastructure and Value of Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-week-focuses-on-efficiency-technologies-aging-infrastructure-and-value-of-water/) - 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
- [Ideas to Fix the Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ideas-to-the-fix-the-trust-fund/) - 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
- [What You Don't Know About Vermont's Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/what-you-dont-know-about-vermonts-dams/) - What you probably don't know about Vermont's dams is that no one knows exactly what the condition of these structures is. Just as much as poor condition, it's the lack of information that poses a risk to Vermont. This is the lesson Jessica Louisos, a civil engineer with the Waterbury firm Milone & MacBroom and
- [Education Bill on the Move](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/education-bill-on-the-move/) - Exposing students to a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum is an essential part of making sure we are prepared for our future infrastructure needs, as it ensures that the next generation has civil engineers who can continue to be stewards of our nation’s infrastructure. Currently, the U.S. Congress is considering an education bill
- [Another packed week in Washington](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/another-packed-week-in-washington/) - As the clock ticks, post-winter pothole damage accumulates and families and businesses are increasingly affected by the outdated infrastructure conditions, lawmakers and members of Congress are raising their voices to find sustainable funding solutions. With just 37 days until our current transportation funding extension expires, several states and industries are making their case for investment.
- [Be a Part of Infrastructure Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/be-apart-of-infrastructure-week/) - The national week dedicated to highlighting the critical importance of investing in and modernizing America’s infrastructure systems, and the essential role infrastructure plays in our economy is May 11-15. The third-annual Infrastructure Week includes more than 30 events around the country from Alaska to Louisiana to New York. A few of the events include: MONDAY in Washington, D.C.
- [Majority of Americans Say Yes to Gas Tax Increase to Fund Transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/majority-of-americans-say-yes-to-gas-tax-increase-to-fund-transportation/) - In the debate on how to best fix the Highway Trust Fund, often times lawmakers shy away from the most direct funding source: a raise to the federal gas tax. Its last increase was in 1993, and since that time it has lost a third of its purchasing power. While many states have taken bipartisan
- [Highway Trust Fund Insolvency: 30 Days and Counting](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/highway-trust-fund-insolvency-30-days-and-counting/) - There has been much discussion on Capitol Hill and throughout the nation about increasing funding for infrastructure. From highways to transit to ports, our nation depends on infrastructure to thrive. Though federal lawmakers are once again looking toward a short-term funding patch for the beleaguered Highway Trust Fund, ASCE continues to advocate for a long-term,
- [Michigan Back to Square One to Fix Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/michigan-back-to-square-one-to-fix-roads/) - On May 5 voters from Detroit to Marquette resoundingly opposed the idea of a change to the state constitution invest in better and safer roads. In an 80% to 20% vote Michiganders opted to consider “Plan B” rather than enact a slight increase in sales and fuel taxes that would have raised $1.3 billion for
- [Flat Funding is Flat Outrageous](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/flat-funding-is-flat-outrageous/) - As the deadline to reauthorize the federal surface transportation bill nears, the measure of success for many involved seems to be maintaining the status quo. Last week, leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives began touting “flat funding” as an accomplishment that Congress must work to achieve. But it’s flat out not. Here are some
- [The Clock Ticks Louder](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-clock-ticks-louder/) - With the end of May approaching and no long-term transportation funding bill on the horizon, a short-term patch will likely be Congress’ next move. If you’re thinking this is de ja vu from last summer, you’re not alone. https://twitter.com/SenatorCarper/status/596350053507145728 In Missouri, the state gas tax has not been raised in 20 years, despite construction costs
- [Happy Infrastructure Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/happy-infrastructure-week/) - Infrastructure Week is finally upon us. To kick off the week, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx are discussing the economic impact of our country’s deteriorating infrastructure systems at "America on the Move: Investing in America's Economy" the morning of Monday, May 11 at 9:15 ET. Tune in to the webcast to hear
- [We're Telling You First — the Save America's Infrastructure App Is Here!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/were-telling-you-first-the-save-americas-infrastructure-app-is-here/) - While around these parts it’s infrastructure 24/7/365, national Infrastructure Week now in its third year is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of infrastructure to the economy and the great strides being made to prioritize investment and renewal into our roads, bridges, ports, water pipes and other infrastructure. As part of Infrastructure Week, today
- [Arizona’s Growth Makes Infrastructure a Smart Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/arizonas-growth-makes-infrastructure-a-smart-investment/) - Arizona has been growing, and it's going to keep growing. Today the state has about 6.6 million people, but Arizona’s population by 2035 could be as high as 10.5 million people which is a lot more people who will be using the water infrastructure and traveling on the same roads. With such explosive growth, comes
- [Infrastructure Needs Crescendo](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-needs-crescendo/) - With major delays on the DC metro during rush hour, two train derailments, and Arizona’s state report card release, 15 days until the Highway Trust Fund expires, Infrastructure Week highlighted the importance of investing in infrastructure through and a week of planned infrastructure awareness events and the unforeseen infrastructure problems. echo the pleas for a
- [Congress Punts on Highway & Transit Improvements](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-punts-on-highway-transit-improvements/) - To use a common football analogy, this week Congress decided to "punt" on finding a long-term highway and transit funding solution and reauthorizing federal surface transportation programs. In football, the purpose of punting is for a team to be in a better strategic position following a failed offensive effort. Congress might need to be reminded of this because
- [Trust Fund Patches Won't Patch Potholes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trust-fund-patches-wont-patch-potholes/) - Just in time for the start of summer travel and construction season, the Highway Trust Fund received yet another short-term extension this week. Congress has “punted” once again on passing a long-term highway and transit funding solution until July 31, 2015. This short-term patch is just the latest of temporary solution over the past six
- [Win One (Gas Tax) for the Gipper](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/win-one-gas-tax-for-the-gipper/) - Summer reading lists of those in Washington, D.C. policy circles tend not to reflect titles that rank highly on the New York Times bestseller list. Case and point is a new work by Eno Center for Transportation senior fellow Jeff Davis, titled "Reagan Devolution: The Real Story of the 1982 Gas Tax Increase." In the
- [Dam Safety Deserves Awareness](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dam-safety-deserves-awareness/) - Extreme storms in Texas and Oklahoma are testing the strength of many dams this week. Our thoughts are with those affected, and it is hoped that there are no dam failures contributing to the challenges these communities face. Such failures have had dire effects; it was this same week back in 1889 when the worst
- [Adapting Infrastructure to a Changing Climate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/adapting-infrastructure-to-a-changing-climate/) - Every week this blog, Save America’s Infrastructure highlights the well-documented deterioration of our country’s once world-class infrastructure. It’s been our position for a while that the primary threat to America’s infrastructure is a shortfall in investment. However last week ASCE published a new paper highlighting an emerging critical stressor engineers aren’t yet prepared to address:
- [EPA Finalizes WOTUS Rule](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/epa-finalizes-wotus-rule/) - Last week the Obama Administration released a final rule setting new bounds on the reach of federal water jurisdiction. The “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule is more than 20 years in the making. Uncertainty stemming from three Supreme Court decisions left the two primary agencies responsible for implementing the rule—the Environmental Protection Agency and
- [Final Inning for Highway Trust Fund Fix](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/final-inning-for-highway-trust-fund-fix/) - With Congress back in session, the countdown for a long-term sustainable solution to fund transportation infrastructure is back on. At this point, lawmakers are in agreement that our infrastructure needs serious attention, yet Congress is in gridlock on finding a long-term solution. Underinvestment in infrastructure does not only lead to a growing backlog of maintenance,
- [WRRDA One Year Later](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrrda-one-year-later/) - Just over a year ago President Obama signed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA) into law. It was the first major water resources bill Congress passed in nearly seven years. Historically, major water resources bills were signed on a two year cycle, but partisanship and a ban on congressional earmarks made
- [The Taxman Cometh](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-taxman-cometh/) - This week the focus of Congressional tax committees was on how to properly fund our nation's roads, bridges and transit systems. The federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is supported by current federal gasoline tax receipts, which have failed over time to keep up with current federal transportation spending. Therefore, the HTF is facing an $8 billion shortfall
- [#FixTheTrustFund This Week: Keeping the U.S. from Driving into Potholes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fixthetrustfund-this-week-keeping-the-us-from-driving-into-potholes/) - The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) was set up in 1956 to fund the build and maintain a transportation network nationwide. Today, it is the national bank account for roads, bridges and transit that reimburses states for eligible projects. Inaction by Congress has put the Highway Trust Fund in jeopardy, and with a month left before
- [Senate Committee Passes Surface Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-committee-passes-surface-transportation-bill/) - Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) unanimously approved a six-year, $278 billion federal highway portion of the surface transportation authorization bill, the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act. The DRIVE Act was unveiled earlier this week by EPW Committee leaders Chairman James Inhofe (R-OK), Ranking Member
- [Special Sessions Tackle State Infrastructure Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/special-sessions-tackle-state-infrastructure-needs/) - With summer upon us, many state legislators are finding themselves stuck in “summer school” in order to hammer out bills to address growing infrastructure needs. With the exception of a few states who meet year-round, most state legislatures will convene anywhere from 60 to 100 days. Unfortunately, this year many of states with short sessions
- [Momentum to DRIVE up infrastructure funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/momentum-to-drive-up-infrastructure-funding/) - With a new surface transportation re-authorization bill on the table, the process to pass a long-term bill before Congress’ July 31 deadline is materializing. This week the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed a six-year, $278 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill called the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act.
- [#FixTheTrustFund This Week: Time to Talk to Congress While They’re Home](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fixthetrustfund-this-week-time-to-talk-to-congress-while-theyre-home/) - The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) was set up in 1956 to fund the build and maintain a transportation network nationwide. Today, it is the national bank account for roads, bridges and transit that reimburses states for eligible projects. Inaction by Congress has put the Highway Trust Fund in jeopardy, and with a month left before
- [Can you hold your own on our infrastructure quiz? Let’s find out!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/14681-2/) - "Test your Infrastructure I.Q." is a quiz to help you learn more about our nation’s infrastructure. The quiz is a fun, interactive tool and covers 16 categories of American infrastructure: energy, schools, public parks & recreation, transit, roads, rail, ports, inland waterways, bridges, aviation, wastewater, solid waste, levees, hazardous waste, drinking water and dams. If you
- [July 1 is a Green Light for OReGO Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/july-1-is-a-green-light-for-orego-program/) - Contributed by Jason Magalen, P.E., M.ASCE, Oregon Section ASCE President 2014-2015 Oregon has a history of being a trailblazer when it comes to funding the cost of surface transportation. It was the first state to enact a fuel tax back in 1919 and didn’t stop there. Over the decades the state has completed a number of studies
- [Holiday Travel Will Further Stress Nation’s Ailing Highways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/holiday-travel-will-further-stress-nations-ailing-highways/) - With Independence Day around the corner, now is a good time to reflect upon the freedoms we have enjoyed for the past 239 years. To this day, our national interstate highway system represents the freedom of mobility that we enjoy as Americans. This holiday weekend, AAA is predicting that nearly 42 million Americans will travel
- [#FIXTHETRUSTFUND This Week: Time for Congress’ Next Move](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fixthetrustfund-this-week-time-for-congress-next-move/) - Congress returns to D.C. this week, and we're watching the Senate (where the most promising legislation was recently passed through the EPW Committee) to see if the Senate Commerce Committee or the Senate Banking Committee will start to mark-up their portions of the highway and transit bill. However to truly move forward, Senate leadership and the
- [Gas Tax Gets New Attention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gas-tax-gets-new-attention/) - The hour glass is running thinner on the federal surface transportation program. Congress has only three weeks left to pass a robust, multiyear surface transportation bill before the self-imposed deadline. This week ASCE joined with the American Road and Transportation Builders Association in sponsoring an ad directed at Congress and the President, asking that they
- [Congressional Focus Remains on Highway & Transit Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-focus-remains-on-highway-transit-bill/) - This week both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate will gear-up over the future of federal highway and transit funding and policy. The House is expected to approve a six-month extension of current policy, which would cost approximately $9 billion. The Senate is expected to take-up highway legislation later this week, but it
- [Infrastructure That’s Changing the Game](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-thats-changing-the-game/) - Our nation’s aging infrastructure is facing big challenges. But congested roadways and overflowing sewers are only half the story. That’s why the American Society of Civil Engineers is releasing a new report about the innovative ways communities across the country are modernizing infrastructure. Infrastructure Game Changers highlights trends in energy, freight, transportation and water
- [Five (More) Myths About the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/five-more-myths-about-the-highway-trust-fund/) - 1. Devolving the federal program to the states is a viable option Devolution is the idea of eliminating the federal government’s ability to collect the current 18.4 cents per gallon in federal gasoline taxes (absent a few cents to remain dedicated toward maintaining the Interstate Highway System) and transferring all authority over these programs to
- [Time ticking away for Highway Trust Fund fix, but there is still hope](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/time-ticking-away-for-highway-trust-fund-fix-but-there-is-still-hope/) - Despite another action-packed week on the Hill, a long-term, sustainable funding solution for our nation’s transportation network still is not final. While the House voted for a short-term extension until December, there’s still hope that the Senate’s multi-year bill, the DRIVE Act, will prevail before the July 31 deadline. The House passed an $8.1 billion
- [Fix the Trust Fund: Now it’s the Senate’s Turn](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fix-the-trust-fund-now-its-the-senates-turn/) - Last Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend highway and transit programs until December 18, 2015 on a 312-119 vote. The House bill granted a $8.1 billion boost the Highway trust Fund (HTF) to keep it solvent past the looming July 31 deadline. This extension will fund surface transportation projects through
- [New Game Changers Report Identifies Top Trends Shaping Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/game-changers-report-identifies-top-trends-shaping-infrastructure/) - The challenges our infrastructure faces are chronicled frequently on this blog and in the media. The Highway Trust Fund heading toward insolvency (again). Water main breaks occurring every two minutes. Congested roadways causing us each to lose time and waste gas. But that’s only half the story. Today, we released our new Infrastructure #GameChangers report,
- [It’s the Final Countdown](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/its-the-final-countdown/) - With one week left until the Highway Trust Fund expires, the Senate is kicking it into high gear to agree on a long-term surface transportation bill, even when it means working weekends. ASCE supports swift passage of the bill the Senate is currently considering, which includes, at its core, ASCE’s favored legislation the DRIVE
- [#FixTheTrustFund: Senate Dodging Potholes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fixthetrustfund-senate-dodging-potholes/) - Two weeks ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would fund federal transportation projects through mid-December to avoid the July 31 legislative deadline. While this would divert a summer construction catastrophe, delaying Congressional agreement on a multi-year path forward is not an ideal option because short-term extensions make it difficult to plan
- [#GameChangers Trend – Ridesharing And Transit Apps](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechangers-trend-ridesharing-and-transit-apps/) - Traffic jams and project backlogs aren’t problems that will be going away any time soon as the Highway Trust Fund is once again headed towards insolvency. However, in spite of a lack of federal support for better transportation networks, some innovations are propelling transportation into new areas and changing the game as we know it.
- [Despite Senate Transportation Action, House Stymies Progress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/despite-senate-transportation-action-house-stymies-progress/) - During the last two months, the Senate made good use of its time to craft a multi-year surface transportation bill with an increase in funding. As is often the way for Congress, it still came down to the wire. For over a week, the U.S. Senate has been in a mad dash to complete its
- [The House hits snooze for long-term bill until October](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-house-hits-snooze-for-long-term-bill-until-october/) - With July wrapping up, the House throwing in the towel and settling for another three-month extension as the Senate passing the DRIVE Act, hopes for a long-term highway funding solution are pushed back again. Before heading home for August recess the House and Senate passed another short-term patch that will provide $8 billion of funding
- [ASCE Provides Expertise at Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Academies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-provides-expertise-at-rockefeller-foundation-resilience-academies/) - Each year the federal government spends billions of dollars rebuilding infrastructure following natural disasters. As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which cost the federal government $98 billion, and three-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, which cost $41 billion, federal agencies are beginning to rethink the way government responds to disaster. Prompted in part
- [#GameChangers Trend – Rapid Bridge Replacement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechangers-trend-rapid-bridge-replacement/) - In 2013, America's bridges earned a grade of C+. In total, one in nine of the nation's bridges are rated as structurally deficient. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates that to eliminate the nation’s bridge deficient backlog by 2028, we would need to invest $20.5 billion annually, while only $12.8 billion is being spent currently.
- [USDOT to Public: #ShowUsYourInfraWear](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/usdot-to-public-showusyourinfrawear/) - With Congress on recess and the new short-term highway patch hourglass beginning to slowly sieve, the symptoms of our nation’s aging infrastructure are gaining more attention from the media and states. Just this week, a subway train derailed in Washington, D.C., causing extreme delays for daily commuters. In response to the ubiquity of worn out
- [Congress Weighs In on Global Road Safety](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-weighs-in-on-global-road-safety/) - Before leaving D.C. for the Congressional August recess, members of both the House and Senate sent letters to the World Bank urging a stronger bank lending policy focused on improving global road safety. The World Bank plays a preeminent role in financing road construction in developing countries and therefore is in a unique position to have tremendous
- [State Legislators Tell Their Peers It is Possible to Raise Gas Tax, and Give them Guidance on How to Do It](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-legislators-tell-their-peers-it-is-possible-to-raise-gas-tax-and-give-them-guidance-on-how-to-do-it/) - State legislators from around the country were in Seattle last week for the annual National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit. Approximately 5,000 state legislators, legislative staffers, federal officials and others attended the meeting to gain invaluable knowledge from experts and fellow legislators to take back to their respective states. Attendees participated in an
- [Congress needs a touchdown; no more field goals!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-needs-a-touchdown-no-more-field-goals/) - Football season has unofficially launched, and hopefully from now on punts will remain on the field and outside of Congress. While Congress is back home for summer recess, many states are expressing their opinions about the lack of federal funding as more infrastructure needs rise to the surface. In Nebraska, Senator Deb Fischer and Transportation
- [#GameChanger Trend – Next Generation Pavement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/game-changer-trend-next-generation-pavement/) - The United States has more than two million miles of paved roads. Maintenance is a continual issue for local and state transportation agencies, but new pavements being developed are more sustainable, less costly, and yield other benefits such as capturing stormwater runoff. There are several innovative pavement types that are gaining traction, including:
- [States DIY to Fix Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-diy-to-fix-infrastructure/) - In these last weeks of August, while Congress is on recess, there has been a great deal of dialogue and action among states regarding their need to fund their local transportation needs. This week, AP released an article expressing states’ reactions to the lack of federal funding for state transportation projects. Several states are taking
- [Summer days driftin’ away, infrastructure needs remain](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/summer-days-driftin-away-infrastructure-needs-remain/) - This weekend’s 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is an enduring reminder of the importance of infrastructure, and the need for increased investment to properly maintain it. As the anniversary neared, many media outlets recounted the damages of Katrina in light of the need for a sound flood protection plan in many coastal cities. ASCE’s Managing
- [#Game Changer Trend – Accelerated Bridge Construction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/game-changer-trend-accelerated-bridge-construction/) - Accelerated bridge construction We all know the feeling of frustration when traffic slows to a crawl as you see the telltale signs of traffic cones and reduced lanes up ahead. Large bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects mean that disruptive construction zones can last months into years. Accelerated bridge construction is a design and
- [Congress’ Infrastructure To Do List for Fall](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-infrastructure-to-do-list-for-fall/) - Summer comes to an end next week as Congress returns to the Capitol after a five-week recess. Deadlines will be the theme this fall, with the first being the Oct. 1 funding deadline to keep the government open. The second important deadline for ASCE is Oct. 29, when MAP-21, the surface transportation bill, expires. With
- [The High Cost of Underinvestment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-high-cost-of-underinvestment/) - It’s the last (unofficial) weekend of summer, and the Labor Day holiday traffic tends to shine a spotlight on the need to improve our transportation infrastructure. With Congress back in session on Tuesday, hopefully they take note of the ways our aging transportation network is holding us back. A predicted 35.5 million U.S. residents will
- [Secretary Foxx to Congress: Raise Your Sights](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/foxx-to-congress-raise-your-sights/) - In yet another sign that summer is officially over, members of Congress have returned to Washington, D.C. to conduct their fall business. Greeting them with a clear message was U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx. "I urge [Congress] to look at the needs of their constituents – to focus on results, and not
- [Congress returns, infrastructure needs pile on](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-returns-infrastructure-needs-pile-on/) - Congress is back in session and has a lot of approaching deadlines, including both the surface transportation reauthorization and federal aviation administration reauthorization about to expire. With Labor Day and summer traffic behind us it is critical for Congress to invest in our surface transportation needs so that our nation’s roads don’t fall into even
- [Highway Fund in Trouble by November 20th](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/highway-fund-in-trouble-by-november-20th/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently announced that the Highway Account of the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) will become insolvent by November 20, 2015 if Congress fails to provide additional revenue. The HTF also has a Transit Account that will become insolvent by May 27, 2016. USDOT deems the Highway Account to
- [A Simple Action’s Torturous Path](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-simple-actions-torturous-path/) - With the agreement by the House on September 16th to changes made by the Senate, H.R. 23, the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015, is on its way to the President’s desk and likely approval. The House action completes a six year path to reauthorization of a small government program that almost no
- [Transit and Water Needs Capture Media Attention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transit-and-water-needs-capture-media-attention/) - With the Pope making his way across our northeastern cities, the topic of traffic congestion was a popular one, highlighting our nation’s transportation needs. The Onion even joked that the Pope even tried to improve the nation’s ailing infrastructure. While not directly related to the Pope’s visit, this week in D.C., the subway system suffered
- [New York Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-york-infrastructure-receives-report-card/) - New York's Infrastructure received an overall grade of "C-" from the New York Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- [How long can 2015 infrastructure live off 1993 dollars?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-long-can-2015-infrastructure-live-off-1993-dollars/) - With the passage of short-term FAA funding reauthorization, New York releasing its state infrastructure report card and more states prioritizing their infrastructure needs, Congress must now turn its attention to passing a long-term transportation bill before Oct. 29. This week, Congress approved a six-month extension of current aviation funding and policy that will keep projects
- [Join in the National Imagine a Day Without Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/join-in-the-national-imagine-a-day-without-water/) - There is a water main break every two minutes in the U.S. For such a valuable resource, we are not prioritizing it in the way we should. As cliché as it may sound, water makes everything possible. Morning coffee, fighting fires, manufacturing blue jeans, growing apples, and visiting a water park all require water. Across
- [Dagher to be recognized by White House for Composite Arch Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dagher-to-be-recognized-by-white-house-for-composite-arch-bridges/) - Could it be possible to construct a bridge in two weeks that lasts up to 100 years, has similar costs as a regular steel and concrete bridge, and requires minimal maintenance? It may seem farfetched, but ASCE member and Founding Director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center Dr. Habib Dagher, invented
- [It’s Off to the Races on a House Highway & Transit Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/its-off-to-the-races-on-a-house-highway-transit-bill/) - Today, the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Bill Shuster (R-PA) announced that his committee would be holding a mark-up of a surface transportation authorization bill on October 22. The bill, text of which has not yet been finalized is titled, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act
- [Water Infrastructure Tested as Transportation Funding Deadline Approaches](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-infrastructure-tested-as-transportation-funding-deadline-approaches/) - Flash floods, water main breaks and lingering damage from dam failures in South Carolina due to flooding have drenched the news headlines this week. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, the House is scrambling to come up with a plan for reauthorizing the surface transportation bill before the Oct. 29 deadline. Yesterday, the House Committee on Transportation
- [House Unveils Surface Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-unveils-surface-transportation-bill/) - On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives' Transportation & Infrastructure Committee unveiled a six-year surface transportation reauthorization bill. The bipartisan legislation, titled, the Surface Transportation Re-authorization and Reform Act (STRRA) of 2015, contains three years of flat-level funding for highway and transit programs and will be marked-up
- [New Highway Bill Proposed; Nation’s Patience Wearing Thin](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-highway-bill-proposed-nations-patience-wearing-thin/) - With just six days left until MAP-21’s expiration, all eyes are looking to the U.S. House to pass a long-term surface transportation bill. Yet, even if they do so by next week, another extension of MAP-21 will be necessary in order to iron out differences between the House and Senate-passed bills. Earlier this week, the
- [House Readies for Action on Surface Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-readies-for-action-on-surface-transportation-bill/) - Yesterday, Congress enacted a short-term extension of current highway and transit program authority before the looming deadline of October 29. The current authorization and solvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund will now expire on November 20, which gives Congress about three more weeks to conclude a few important remaining steps in the process of
- [Voters say “Yes” to Infrastructure on Nov. 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/voters-say-yes-to-infrastructure-on-nov-3/) - Although 2015 may be an “off” election year, many states still held elections on critical issues. While some voted for Governor, state legislators and mayor, voters in Louisiana, Maine, and Texas were asked to make important decisions about the future of their state’s infrastructure. Transportation was the theme of this year’s ballot measure and
- [Hidden, But Not Forgotten: The Engineering Role in Legacy Site Remediation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hidden-but-not-forgotten-the-engineering-role-in-legacy-site-remediation/) - Ever since the Gold King mine accident this August in Colorado, public interest has grown – with Congress following suit – in the murky environmental legacy issue of abandoned mines that are pervasive across the American landscape. Often unbeknownst even to nearby neighbors, abandoned mines represent a pastime of American history that drove Western development
- [House Passes Six-Year Highway & Transit Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-passes-six-year-highway-transit-bill/) - Yesterday, newly-minted House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) shepherded through his first piece of major legislation with bipartisan passage of a six-year, $325 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill. The Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform (STRR) Act of 2015
- [Infrastructure in the News: A Major Bill Goes to Conference](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-a-major-bill-goes-to-conference/) - With the Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act of 2015 moving to conference committee and elections on Tuesday, news headlines have been buzzing with wishes and concerns for our nation’s infrastructure. The House has officially approved the Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act, a six-year bipartisan bill that will provide flat-level funding. The bill must
- [For Michigan Roads: 8 is Great!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/for-michigan-roads-8-is-great/) - Last week, Michigan’s legislature passed into law a 7.3 cent per gallon fuel tax increase becoming the 8th state in 2016 to increase investment in its transportation infrastructure. Today Governor Rick Snyder (R) signed this bill into law outside of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association headquarters. Today’s bill signing is at least one year
- [Army Corps of Engineers Are Stewards of Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/army-corps-of-engineers-are-stewards-of-infrastructure/) - As stewards of our nation’s infrastructure, civil engineers work to design, build, and maintain our roads, bridges, water pipes, dams, and levees through many different private companies and public agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In honor of the veterans who have served in this way, here are some of the many
- [Infrastructure in the News: Innovation and Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-innovation-and-investment/) - With one week left until the House and Senate must negotiate on a compromise between the two pending transportation bills, the DRIVE Act and the Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act (STRRA), our infrastructure’s future continues to take center stage. ASCE and a group of 39 other transportation groups and unions wrote a letter to
- [Five Year Highway & Transit Bill with Funding Increases Better Option](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-supports-five-year-highway-transit-bill-with-funding-increases/) - Last week, transportation stakeholders sent a letter to the House and Senate surface transportation conference committee in support of a robust five year highway and transit bill that would increase investment levels. The House-passed bill includes a $40 billion offset which could help increase investment levels if the duration of the bill were reduced from
- [Tell Congress to Go Big on Transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tell-congress-to-go-big/) - The House and Senate are currently meeting to decide a big question when it comes to the future of the nation’s surface transportation program: Should funding levels be increased in order to improve and modernize the nation’s roads, bridges and transit system, or should funding levels stay flat for the next six years while the
- [Conference Committee Meets on Highway & Transit Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/conference-committee-meets-on-highway-transit-bill/) - Yesterday, the joint House & Senate conference committee on the surface transportation authorization legislation met in what will likely be its only public meeting before the looming December 4 deadline to finalize work on a bill. The conference committee chairman, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) kicked-off the meeting by stating, “There is plenty of common ground
- [Congress Takes First Step to Develop New Water Resources Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-takes-first-step-to-develop-new-water-resources-bill/) - Several members of Congress from the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee gathered in New Orleans earlier this month to listen to stakeholders offer their wishes for a new water resources bill the Committee has pledged to introduce in 2016. Spearheaded by freshman Congressman Garrett Graves (R-LA), T&I Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Water Resources
- [Congress Unveils the FAST Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/americas-next-transportation-law-the-fast-act/) - Moments ago, the U.S. House and Senate Surface Transportation Authorization Conference Committee produced a final conference report that provides five years of federal highway and transit funding at increased levels. This was the result that ASCE had previously publicly called for. The final bill provides nearly $233 billion for highway programs, $49 billion for transit
- [Obama Set to Sign 5 Year, $305 Billion Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/obama-set-to-sign-5-year-305-billion-transportation-bill/) - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate both approved a five-year, $305 billion highway, transit and railway authorization bill. The overwhelming, bipartisan vote was 359-65 in the House and 83-16 in the Senate. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law later on today. Thank you, infrastructure supporters, for contacting your
- [Infrastructure in the News: Infrastructure on the FAST track to improvement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-infrastructure-on-the-fast-track-to-improvement/) - The bipartisan Congressional approval of the FAST Act (Fixing America's Surface Transportation) and the release of Hilary Clinton’s infrastructure proposal make this week a busy one indeed. After numerous short-term transportation bill patches and long hours of negotiating, Congress has finally approved a five-year, $305 billion highway, transit and railway authorization bill that President Obama
- [FAST Act Summary Part Two: Highways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fast-act-summary-part-two-highways/) - This is the second in a series of summaries over the next few weeks on the contents of the newly-passed five-year federal surface transportation authorization law, Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The first part explored the law’s funding and the future fiscal health of the Highway Trust Fund. The next sections will focus on
- [Alabama’s Infrastructure Grades Are In](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/alabamas-infrastructure-grades-are-in/) - The inaugural Report Card for Alabama’s Infrastructure, released today, reveals that Alabama’s aging infrastructure needs attention, especially its dams. As the only state without a dam safety program, Alabama does not have a complete inventory of all the dams in the state. Without this, Alabama is unaware of its dam safety risk. At the last
- [Infrastructure in the News: States Plan Ahead](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-states-plan-ahead/) - With the holidays around the corner and a long-term transportation bill signed into law, this week’s headlines have centered on states’ reactions to the funds they have been granted from the FAST Act. In New Mexico, the state delegation announced that more than $11.5 million will be available to rebuild infrastructure damaged by severe storms
- [FAST Act Summary Part Three: Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fast-act-summary-part-three-transit/) - This is the third in a series of summaries over the next few weeks on the contents of the newly-passed five-year federal surface transportation authorization law, Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The first part explored the law’s funding and the future fiscal health of the Highway Trust Fund. The second part described the highway
- [FAST Act Summary Part Four: Rail](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fast-act-summary-part-four-rail/) - This is the fourth and final in a series of summaries posted over the past two weeks on the contents of the newly-passed five-year federal surface transportation authorization law, Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The first part explored the law’s funding and the future fiscal health of the Highway Trust Fund. The second part
- [Historic Agreement Reached in Paris to Reduce Global Climate Emissions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/historic-agreement-reached-in-paris-to-reduce-global-climate-emissions/) - This week more than 190 countries adopted the most ambitious climate change agreement in history. The Paris Agreement sets up a long-term framework to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and should keep global temperature rise below the 2 degrees Celsius tipping point. Implications for infrastructure and the civil engineering profession are profound: the plan will
- [Infrastructure in the News: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-for-infrastructure-investment/) - The holidays are finally here, which means lots of travel. And with the new year, it will also mean we can look forward to much-needed funding for our nation’s beleaguered infrastructure. According to AAA, the number of year-end holiday travelers will top 100 million for the first time on record. Nearly one in three
- [2015 Infrastructure Year in Review](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2015-infrastructure-year-in-review/) - App Makes Contacting Legislators a Breeze The Save America’s Infrastructure phone app launched in May and has been downloaded by more than 1,800+ infrastructure advocates. Providing grades and facts about 16 categories of America’s Infrastructure as well as the 50 states, the app allows users to easily contact their elected officials directly through the app.
- [2015 Federal Issues in Review](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2015-federal-issues-in-review/) - As civil engineers, ASCE works with federal lawmakers to pass legislation that will improve the nation's "D+" infrastructure. In 2015, the federal government passed several notable pieces of legislation that will increase investment into our nation's infrastructure and also prepare the next generation of civil engineers through STEM education. Here's a review of the accomplishments.
- [2015 State Government Relations Year in Review](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2015-state-government-relations-year-in-review/) - 2015 once again proved that states are where the action is! Gavel to gavel, ASCE kept a watchful eye on legislative sessions in all 50 states, worked on ballot initiatives in 4 states, and travelled coast to coast educating members on how to engage elected officials, and reaching out to legislators to spread the message
- [2015 Media Relations Year in Review](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2015-media-relations-year-in-review/) - Last year, ASCE was mentioned in the media more than 12,900 times in all 50 states and in more than 30 countries around the world, including 27 major print and broadcast media outlets and wire services. ASCE members and staff interviewed on everything from the state of the nation’s infrastructure to fixing the Highway Trust
- [State of Our Union Will Strengthen With Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-of-our-union-will-strengthen-with-infrastructure-investment/) - President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. Among the goals he set out was the need to build a “21st century transportation system.” He went further, posing the question of how we can utilize technology to solve our nation’s challenges. Modernizing our transportation network and offering innovative solutions to
- [D.C. Infrastructure Report Card Gives C- Overall, Lowest Grade to Levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/d-c-infrastructure-report-card-gives-c-overall-lowest-grade-to-levees/) - The 2016 Report Card for D.C.’s Infrastructure is an independent review of the current state of infrastructure needs, capability and funding in D.C. by the National Capital Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Report Card was written over the past year by ASCE members from the D.C. region who assigned the grades
- [Infrastructure in the News: New Year Inspires New Ideas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-new-year-inspires-new-ideas/) - The new year is off to a roaring start, with Washington, D.C. releasing its first infrastructure report card, ASCE issuing its Moore, Oklahoma tornado report and many states addressing their infrastructure plans for 2016. ASCE’s National Capital Section released the 2016 Report Card for D.C.’s Infrastructure January 14, giving the nation’s capital a grade of
- [Infrastructure in the News: Winter Weather Water Woes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-winter-weather-water-woes/) - With heavy snow targeting the Northeast and a contaminated water crisis in Flint, Mich., our water and transportation infrastructure have become a heavy topic of discussion this week. Besides snow days and curling up by the fire, winter weather brings wear and tear on our nation’s roads, water pipes and power lines. Colorado, New Jersey,
- [Infrastructure in the News: Innovation Sends Snow Packing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-innovation-sends-snow-packing/) - With winter storm Jonas blasting the Northeast with record-setting amounts of snow, our nation’s already stressed water pipes, roofs and roads were put to the test. While major snow events bring many challenges, they also provide opportunities for innovation. One innovation, coined by The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Chris Tuan, is a special concrete mixture that
- [House Committee Convenes Roundtable Discussion on Next Federal Water Resources Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-committee-convenes-roundtable-discussion-on-next-federal-water-resources-bill/) - The House Subcommittee on Water Resources held a round table this week as Congress gears up to pass a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in 2016. Back in November the committee held a similar discussion in New Orleans. During each roundtable - a less formal setting than a traditional hearing - committee members heard
- [Infrastructure in the News: Big Week for Aviation and Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-big-week-for-aviation-and-water/) - This week improving our nation’s aviation and water infrastructure were the focus of conversation on Capitol Hill. With a new aviation reform bill, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, proposed to Congress, the nation’s aviation needs are receiving some attention that’s long overdue. According to the bill’s author, Rep. Bill Shuster, two-thirds of
- [Department of Transportation Celebrates 50 Years of Safety Innovation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/department-of-transportation-celebrates-50-years-of-safety-innovation/) - Established by President Lyndon Johnson, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now celebrating 50 years of making transportation safer for the traveling public. This month marked the 50th anniversary, where USDOT Secretary Anthony Foxx and six former USDOT Secretaries gathered together in D.C. to share the changes they’ve seen in transportation since the department
- [Senate Takes Turn Preparing for New Water Resources Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-takes-turn-preparing-for-new-water-resources-bill/) - Just a week after the House held a discussion on what a new Water Resources Develop Act (WRDA) should look like, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing Wednesday to kick off that chambers work on the legislation. Opting for a more formal setting than the House roundtable approach, the Senate
- [Infrastructure in the News: The Domino Effect of Water Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-the-domino-effect-of-water-infrastructure/) - Recent events, including water main breaks, have renewed attention in our nation’s pipes, sewers, and dams and this week Members of Congress focused on different aspects of our water delivery and water resources infrastructure. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, John Duncan and Richard Hanna introduced the Water Investment Trust Fund Act, a bipartisan bill that will
- [Infrastructure in the News: Bridges, Potholes and Tire Damage, Oh My!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-bridges-potholes-and-tire-damage-oh-my/) - This week has been one of reflection on our nation’s bridges, potholes and transportation needs and planning needed to best address these needs at the state level. An article in USA Today featured the progress being made, thanks to the attention towards our nation’s bridges. ARTBA reported that nearly 10 percent of the country’s bridges
- [Report Offers Ways to Make Federal Transportation Investment More Productive](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/report-offers-ways-to-make-federal-transportation-investment-more-productive/) - Now that the FAST Act has provided five years of certain funding for surface transportation programs, it’s time for Congress to once again turn to the important work of finding a long-term, sustainable funding solution for the Highway Trust Fund. A guaranteed funding source is key to allowing states to effectively plan and execute transportation
- [New Poll Finds Americans Want Modernized Water Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-poll-finds-americans-want-modernized-water-infrastructure/) - On Wednesday, the Value of Water released the results of a new poll that finds 95% of Americans believe it is important to improve and modernize our water systems. At a time when a water main breaks every two minutes in the U.S., 60% of respondents said they are willing to pay more for secure
- [Infrastructure in the News: Public Weighs In on Water and Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-public-weighs-in-on-water-and-roads/) - With water infrastructure being a hot topic for the past few months, the Value of Water Coalition released poll results on citizens’ attitudes towards water, revealing that the public believes more needs to be done about our water infrastructure. The Value of Water’s poll findings, recapped in the Huffington Post, show that the majority of
- [State Transportation Funding Moves Slowly in 2016](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transportation-funding-moves-slowly-in-2016/) - “Transportation Funding” was named a top 5 issue by The Council on State Governments for the 2016 legislative session. However, unlike the eight states who raised the gas tax in 2015 (Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Washington) we have seen few states make the leap toward investing in infrastructure in 2016.
- [Infrastructure in the News:DC Bridge Latest Victim of Underinvestment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-newsdc-bridge-latest-victim-of-underinvestment/) - This week marks the 80th birthday of the Hoover Dam, which is a prominent example of an invaluable infrastructure landmark that has stood the test of time. The Hoover Dam reminds us of the benefits of investing in quality infrastructure. Unfortunately, another iconic piece of infrastructure was also in the news this week because it
- [Presidential Candidates Get Infrastructure Questions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/presidential-candidates-get-infrastructure-questions/) - One of the goals of the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure is to educate policy makers and elected officials on the need to invest in our infrastructure and inspire them to take action. During this presidential election season, many of the candidates have talked about infrastructure. Those conversations are a great sign that Americans are
- [Infrastructure in the News: Spring coming, increased need for infrastructure funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/funding-infrastructure/) - With warmer weather approaching and spring around the bend, the dismal state of our nation’s infrastructure funding is being reflected as several states figure out how to deal with their beleaguered infrastructure in light of dwindling funds. Infrastructure has also been a topic of discussion to pay attention to in the presidential debates. An article
- [Looking Into Humboldt County’s Water Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/looking-into-humboldt-countys-water-infrastructure/) - Today the North Coast Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers released a new 2016 Report Card for Humboldt County's Water Infrastructure to show the state of the water infrastructure across 19 water systems within Humboldt County, California. The report found that today's water infrastructure earned a good B grade overall, but to keep a good
- [Infrastructure in the News: Transit issues escalate, water needs rise](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-transit-issues-escalate-water-needs-rise/) - The past two weeks have been packed with infrastructure crises and attention—as our nation’s water and transit have received both media attention and public scrutiny. Last week, the nation’s second busiest subway system, the D.C. Metro, shut down for one full day in order to undergo thorough inspection due to electrical malfunctions. CBS reported that
- [U.S. School Facilities Are $46B Away from Modern Standards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/u-s-schools-facilities-are-46b-away-from-modern-standards/) - Every year the U.S. is spending $46 billion less on school facility construction and maintenance that is needed to keep our kids, teachers and staff in safe and modern facilities. This is the new finding from the State of Our Schools report which looks at the condition of the schools we send 1 in every
- [Infrastructure in the News: Transit, Aviation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-transit-aviation/) - Massive transit repairs, aviation reform and increased desire for innovation mark this week’s infrastructure headlines. After discussion about the D.C. subway system’s much-needed maintenance, Metro’s top officials warned the public that they may shut down entire rail lines for as long as six months. While this situation could cause inconvenience and frustration, it stands as
- [A Day to Support Our Ports:  United for the Future](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-day-to-support-our-ports-united-for-the-future/) - Outside of boarding a cruise ship, you likely don’t give much thought to ports. But this is an area of infrastructure that delivers so much to your daily life. In 2014 (the last year with data available), U.S. ports hosted $4.6 trillion in economic value worth of activity. Ports are the gateway to global trade,
- [Underinvestment Led to Transit Woes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/underinvestment-led-to-transit-woes/) - Washington D.C.’s Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)—initially opened around the same time in the 1970s—are facing challenges of being underfunded and ill-equipped to handle the needs of the populations they serve today. In their own ways, each is drawing attention to the negative effects of deferred
- [Infrastructure in the News: Investing in how we move people and goods](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-investing-in-how-we-move-people-and-goods/) - Airline legislation, port investment and more states vocalizing the need for infrastructure investment mark this week’s infrastructure headlines. According to The Hill, the long-term reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs overcame a major hurdle Wednesday. The Senate’s reauthorization bill would green-light FAA programs through September 2017, addressing airport security issues and more. In addition
- [Water Week Highlights Diverse Needs Across the Country](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-week-highlights-diverse-needs-across-the-country/) - Over 100 water and wastewater utility managers, operators and engineers visited Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for more federal investment in water infrastructure. Lead by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and several other sponsoring organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) the week provided an opportunity for water industries
- [Infrastructure in the News: Invest Now or Pay Later](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news/) - Water and transit have each had their fair share of media attention this week. Water Week has highlighted our nation’s water infrastructure conditions and transit hearings and incidents are reinforcing investment needs. Water Week highlighted diverse needs across the country as more than 100 water and wastewater utility managers, operators and engineers visited Washington, D.C.
- [State Legislatures Focus on Infrastructure and Professional Practice Issues](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-legislatures-focus-on-infrastructure-and-professional-practice-issues/) - While infrastructure issues have remained at the forefront of 2016 state legislative debates, the activity seen during this session is much less impressive than the 2015 legislative season. However, in addition to tackling the question of infrastructure, some states have lumped in professional practice issues like “qualifications based selection” (QBS) as they contemplate their budgets
- [Infrastructure in the News: National Parks, Aviation and Innovation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-national-parks-aviation-and-innovation/) - It’s National Park Week, the Senate passed its version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill, and more suggestions for improving infrastructure through technological innovation have been floating around the week’s news headlines. This year marks the 100th anniversary of our National Park Service. According to National Geographic, the National Park maintenance backlog has reached nearly $12
- [Dam Rehab Bill Introduced in Senate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dam-rehab-bill-introduced-in-senate/) - Late last week, Senators Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced S. 2835, a bill that, if enacted, would provide funding assistance to rehabilitate, repair, or remove nonfederal high hazard deficient dams. This is a promising step in the effort to improve the nation’s aging dams, which received a “D” grade in the
- [Infrastructure in the News: Dams, Potholes…](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-dams-potholes/) - A new dam rehabilitation bill introduced in the Senate and continued attention to our nation’s water and surface infrastructure needs marked this week’s infrastructure headlines. The High Hazard Potential Small Dam Safety Act, a Senate bill sponsored by bipartisan lawmakers, would provide the first non-emergency federal grants to help local governments repair or replace
- [Water Resources Bill Passes Senate Committee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-resources-bill-passes-senate-committee/) - On April 28 the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) advanced a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a vote of 19-1. The $9 billion bill authorizes new projects and studies at the Army Corps of Engineers, adds a dam rehabilitation component to the National Dam Safety Program, establishes a new Water
- [Closing America’s Infrastructure Gap](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/closing-americas-infrastructure-gap/) - Infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and when it’s not maintained all Americans feel the effects, but what does that look like in dollars for my family, my business and the overall economy? The American Society of Civil Engineers’ new economic study, Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure Investment Gap for
- [The High Cost of Underinvesting in Infrastructure: $9 a day](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-high-cost-of-underinvesting-in-infrastructure-9-a-day/) - Today’s release of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Failure to Act: Closing the Investment Gap for America’s Economic Future reveals that inadequate infrastructure is costing every American family $3,400 a year in disposable income. The economic study, an update to the initial series ASCE released prior to the 2013 Report Card, identifies the 10-year
- [White House Summit on Resilience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/white-house-summit-on-resilience/) - An important aspect of rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure is resiliency. While Congress has been hit or miss on infrastructure issues this Congress, yes on Surface Transportation, not so much on resilience and building sciences, the White House has recently begun to place more emphasis on resiliency. Highlights of the White House emphasis include a February
- [Infrastructure Week Events to Check Out](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-week-events-to-check-out/) - There's a great line up of events happening for Infrastructure Week! See what's happening near you! Infrastructure Week Calendar of Events Saturday, May 14 Event Location Organizer 9:30 am - 12:00 pm WTS-DC: Complete Streets Bike Tour of Arlington, VA Arlington VA Women's Transportation Seminar - DC Chapter 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Boston Infrastructure
- [Infrastructure in the News: Transit, Roads and the Consequences of Inaction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-transit-roads-and-the-consequences-of-inaction/) - With Infrastructure Week around the corner, the release of ASCE’s most recent Failure to Act economic study, and more state action towards addressing infrastructure needs, this week has been significant for infrastructure awareness. Infrastructure Week is May 16-23, and will call attention to why #InfrastructureMatters through events, media coverage, and education and advocacy efforts. And
- [#InfrastructureMatters Hits the Hill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructurematters-hits-the-hill/) - The message that #InfrastructureMatters made its way to Capitol Hill today, as American business, labor, citizen groups, and more met with members of Congress and their staffs. Mid-day, the group took a break from Infrastructure Week Advocacy Day meetings to come together at a congressional briefing. Building America’s Future Co-Chair Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA) started
- [Infrastructure in the News: Issues abound during Infrastructure Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-issues-abound-during-infrastructure-week/) - With Infrastructure Week raising awareness of the important role our roads, bridges, transit and water infrastructure play, this week’s news headlines have been powerful reminders of our need for further action. ASCE’s Failure to Act economic report continues to garner news headlines, emphasizing our infrastructure investment needs. CNBC, and C-SPAN covered the economic impact of
- [House Transportation Committee Passes Water Resources Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-transportation-committee-passes-water-resources-bill/) - The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced a $5.5 billion Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) this week. A path forward for H.R. 5303 will require support from the full chamber, a commitment by House leadership to give the bill floor time, and ultimately a compromise with the much more expansive Senate bill that advanced out
- [Infrastructure in the News: Let the Memorial Day Travel Woes Begin](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-let-the-memorial-day-travel-woes-begin/) - Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and with it a dramatic a reminder of the congested and worn out state of our surface transportation infrastructure. As people take to the roads in order to reach their Memorial Day weekend destinations, reports predict that congestion will be at an 11-year peak. According to AAA, more than 38
- [2050 Infrastructure Starts Today](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2050-infrastructure-starts-today/) - As part of Infrastructure Week, one of the most compelling conversation topics was the future of infrastructure because to make it happen, the future really has to start being built today. If the trendiest topic today is the driverless car, what infrastructure has to be in place to make that work? If sensor technology is changing
- [National Dam Safety Awareness Day 2016: Safety of Dams and Safety at Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-dam-safety-awareness-day-2016-safety-of-dams-and-safety-at-dams/) - By Lori C. Spragens, Executive Director, Association of State Dam Safety Officials Today, May 31, is National Dam Safety Awareness Day. The day commemorates when the South Fork Dam failed on May 31, 1889, sending a deadly rush of water and debris into the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Commonly known as the Johnstown Flood, the
- [130 Congressmen Ask Colleagues to Fix the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/130-congressmen-ask-colleagues-to-fix-the-highway-trust-fund/) - Last week 130 Members of Congress (73 Democrats and 57 Republicans) sent a letter to Chairman Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Levin (D-MI) of the House Ways & Means Committee urging them to include addressing the long-term solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) in their plans for overhauling the U.S. tax code. They
- [Infrastructure in the News: Innovative and sexy are in, old and dilapidated are out](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-innovative-and-sexy-are-in-old-and-dilapidated-are-out/) - With Dam Safety Awareness Day and the kickoff of Innovation Month, water, transportation, and dam infrastructure continue to be a topic of discussion in the media. Monday was National Dam Safety Awareness Day, which raised awareness about the need for dam safety protocols and procedures to protect the public from danger potentially caused by failing
- [New Jersey Report Card Coming Next Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-jersey-report-card-coming-next-week/) - With only a few weeks left before New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund goes insolvent, the Report Card for New Jersey's Infrastructure will be released on Thursday, June 16 to underscore the importance to #FixNJTrustFund with a sustainable, long-term funding solution. The report will grade surface transportation categories of bridges, rail, roads, and transit, along with dams, drinking water,
- [Congressional Vote Could Limit Options to #FixTheTrustFund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-vote-could-limit-options-to-fixthetrustfund/) - Tomorrow the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on H. Con. Res. 112, a concurrent resolution introduced by Rep. Boustany (R-LA) and co-sponsored by 11 Republicans that would express Congress’ opposition to new fees on oil. While non-binding, the resolution would put Congress on the record as opposing one option for fixing the Highway Trust
- [House Passes Resolution Limiting Options to Fix the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-passes-resolution-limiting-options-to-fix-the-highway-trust-fund-2/) - Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 112, a resolution introduced by Rep. Boustany (R-LA) and co-sponsored by 11 Republicans expressing Congress’ opposition to new fees on oil. As yesterday’s blog post highlighted, this resolution may be non-binding, but it puts Congress on the record in opposition to a viable option for
- [New Jersey Infrastructure Receives D+ Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-jersey-infrastructure-receives-d-report-card/) - Today, the 2016 Report Card for New Jersey’s Infrastructure gave an overall D+ grade for the State's infrastructure. The report evaluated 13 separate components of New Jersey’s infrastructure, all of which were given a grade based on the components’ condition, capacity, funding, future need, operation and maintenance, public safety, resilience, and innovation. The transit and
- [Infrastructure in the News: Embracing Challenges and Moving Forward](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-embracing-challenges-and-moving-forward/) - With the release of New Jersey’s state infrastructure report card, we are reminded how our nation’s overall infrastructure needs impact the everyday lives of citizens and state-specific needs. The state’s Transportation Trust Fund is heading toward bankruptcy by July 1 unless state legislators act. New Jersey residents can write their elected officials here and ask
- [New Jersey Legislators Introduce Bills to Fix the Transportation Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-jersey-legislators-introduce-bills-to-fix-the-transportation-trust-fund/) - Only a few days after the release of the 2016 Report Card for New Jersey’s Infrastructure, the political debate over saving the State’s soon to be insolvent Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) looms over both the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly. Yesterday, legislators in both chambers introduced identical bills to replenish the Fund, from which
- [Raising The Grade: How the 2016 Water Resources Bill Can Help Improve America’s Dams & Levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/raising-the-grade-how-the-2016-water-resources-bill-can-help-improve-americas-dams-levees/) - In this three-part blog series, we’ll take a look at projects, policy changes and programs included in S. 2848, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. First up, Dams and Levees Improving the Nation’s Aging Dams: the National Dam Rehabilitation Program The early days of dam building across the U.S. provided energy, flood
- [Broad Coalition Asks Senate to Pass Water Resources Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/broad-coalition-asks-senate-to-pass-water-resources-bill/) - On Wednesday an initial group of 87 organizations--now up to 93--asked in a letter that the U.S. Senate pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA; S.2848) before leaving for summer recess. The coalition, led by the American Society of Civil Engineers, includes a wide range of interests—demonstrating the impact that WRDA has on
- [Infrastructure in the News: Summer Infrastructure Priorities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-summer-infrastructure-priorities/) - With the start of summer, Congress is eyeing a long recess and construction season is in full swing, drawing increased attention to our surface transportation and water infrastructure needs. It is no secret to the American public that our infrastructure greatly needs TLC. That is why states like New Jersey are fighting so hard to
- [Congratulations USDOT Smart Cities Challenge Winner, Columbus!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congratulations-columbus-the-usdot-smart-cities-challenge-winner/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) revealed Columbus, Ohio, was the winner of their Smart Cities Challenge, showcasing an innovative transportation strategy made possible through investment in smart city technology. Like ASCE’s #GameChangers project which shows inspiring examples of innovative trends happening with our nation’s infrastructure, all 77 of the proposals submitted to the Challenge
- [New Jersey Must Fix the Transportation Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-jersey-must-fix-the-transportation-trust-fund/) - Legislators in both chambers worked in a bipartisan manner to address the looming insolvency of New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) just before the July 1st deadline. The TTF is the account from which the state pays for maintenance, repairs and construction for transportation infrastructure. As introduced by Senators Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) and Steve Oroho
- [Momentum for Water Resources Bill Builds; 30 Republican Senators Urge Floor Time](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/momentum-for-water-resources-bill-builds-30-republican-senators-urge-floor-time/) - While gun control and a Puerto Rico debt restructuring package were the central focus of the Senate in the last 10 legislative days, momentum for bringing a major, bipartisan water resources bill to the Senate floor before summer recess is growing in the halls of Congress. Efforts to bring S.2848 the Water Resources Development Act
- [Infrastructure in the News: 4th of July weekend puts highways to the test](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-4th-of-july-weekend-puts-highways-to-the-test/) - This week we celebrate two major birthdays—and they are more connected than you may realize. Aside from being Independence Day weekend, this week also marks the 60th birthday of the Interstate Highway System. While giving homage to our nation’s freedom, what better time to also reflect on our nation’s infrastructure? Our 60-year-old highway system represents
- [New Jersey Legislature Misses Opportunity to Fix Transportation Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-jersey-legislature-misses-opportunity-to-fix-transportation-trust-fund/) - Last week, we told you about the looming insolvency of New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) as the Senate attempted to act before the July 1st deadline. After what looked like a chance to get a bill passed before the deadline did not happen, we are now waiting to hear from legislators and Governor Christie
- [Inadequate Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-price-we-pay-for-inadequate-infrastructure/) - As we shared in May, underinvesting in infrastructure comes at a high cost. It costs each family $9 a day. That adds up to $3,400 a year, according to our Failure to Act economic study. Watch the video below to find out more about how inadequate infrastructure costs you. And, more importantly, what we can
- [Raising the Grade: How the 2016 Water Resources Development Act Can Improve America’s Ports and Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/raising-the-grade-how-the-2016-water-resources-bill-can-help-improve-americas-ports-and-inland-waterways/) - In this second post of a three-part blog series, we’re looking at projects, policy changes and programs included in S. 2848, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. Read about how WRDA can improve Dams and Levees. Now up, Ports and Inland Waterways Ports and Inland Waterways: Improving the Movement of Goods and Commerce
- [Infrastructure in the News: New Jersey screeches to a halt, Georgia and Louisiana surge ahead](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-new-jersey-screeches-to-a-halt-georgia-and-louisiana-surge-ahead/) - With July’s heat, construction projects should be in full swing and you’re probably considering a vacation. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra $3,400 in your bank account to plan a trip with? Well, as ASCE’s new Failure to Act economic study video shows, if we improved our infrastructure every American family could save
- [Inaugural Round of FASTLANE Grant Recipients Released](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/inaugural-round-of-fastlane-grant-recipients-announced/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation provided to Congress last week the list of 18 recipients of the first annual round of FASTLANE grants. The FASTLANE program was authorized by the FAST Act to fund critical freight and highway projects of national or regional significance. The grants can be used for highway, port, freight rail and intermodal
- [Florida’s Infrastructure Needs to Keep up with Growth](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/floridas-infrastructure-needs-to-keep-up-with-growth/) - Impact of Florida's Infrastructure Infrastructure is the backbone of Florida’s economy and a necessary part of every Floridian’s day. The Florida Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2016 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure on Thursday, July 14. The report includes an evaluation of the state’s aviation, bridges, coastal areas, drinking water,
- [Infrastructure in the News: Aviation and State Projects Get Attention as Congress Leaves Town](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-aviation-and-state-projects-get-attention-as-congress-leaves-town/) - This week was packed with a short-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization extension bill, Florida’s infrastructure report card release, and more states implementing changes to fund their infrastructure. Congress has finally compromised on the FAA reauthorization bill, a 14-month extension that will boost airport security, refund baggage fees for lost or delayed items, and implement
- [Pokémon Can Be Caught on Transit, at National Parks Across the Country](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/pokemon-can-be-caught-on-transit-at-national-parks-across-the-country/) - In recent weeks, Pokémon Go has gone viral across the United States, with millions of users of all ages joining in on the interactive game. Due to the huge commercial and cultural success of the game, transit agencies are getting in on the action. In the game, players use their phones to locate and
- [Water Financing Experts Share Ideas to Improve Local Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-infrastructure-financing-experts-gather-at-epa-event/) - This Tuesday, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a day-long event in Washington, D.C., for representatives from the public and private sectors to discuss emerging finance methods for addressing deficient community water infrastructure. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy opened the day stressing the need to “start thinking about these [water resources projects] as investments,
- [California’s Orange County Infrastructure Isn’t Improving](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/californias-orange-county-infrastructure-isnt-improving/) - The Orange County Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers today released its 2016 Orange County Infrastructure Report Card, grading 12 categories of the county’s infrastructure, resulting in an overall grade point average of “C+.” The Report Card was developed in collaboration with the UC Irvine Civil and Environmental Engineering Affiliates, an advisory group
- [Talk to your Members of Congress About Infrastructure this Recess](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/talk-to-your-members-of-congress-about-infrastructure-this-recess/) - Talk with your federal lawmakers about our nation’s “D+” infrastructure and the legislation to help improve it.
- [Infrastructure in the News: As Temperature Rises, so do Infrastructure Issues](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-as-temperature-rises-so-do-infrastructure-issues/) - As a sweltering heat engulfs the country, infrastructure issues have been heating up too. Many states are discussing inadequate funding to improve infrastructure.
- [Political Conventions Talk Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/political-conventions-talk-infrastructure/) - Both major U.S. political parties have held conventions to talk about their respective visions for the country. Here’s how each party handled infrastructure:
- [Infrastructure in the News: States Making the Most of Summer Recess](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-states-making-the-most-of-summer-recess/) - As July wraps up and political issues continues to simmer, states are striving to meet their infrastructure needs in light of limited federal funds.
- [New Jersey Remains Deadlocked on Transportation Trust Fund Fix](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-jersey-remains-deadlocked-on-transportation-trust-fund-fix/) - It’s now August and few legislative days remain before the start of the State Legislature’s summer recess. What should have been a quick fix at the beginning of July (or during the first six months of the year) is now an ongoing stalemate between the Legislature and the Governor’s Office on whose solution is the
- [White House Holds Summit to Discuss Disaster Financing and Resilient Recovery](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/white-house-holds-summit-to-discuss-disaster-financing-and-resilient-recovery/) - On Wednesday the White House hosted a Forum on Smart Finance for Disaster Resilience to “highlight innovations in disaster mitigation and resilience finance, including emerging public-private collaborations with banking, insurance, and financial services sectors.” According to NOAA the U.S. has sustained 196 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1
- [TIGER Grants: They’re Grrrrrreat!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tiger-grants-theyre-grrrrrreat/) - Last Friday the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the 40 projects that will share $485 million in TIGER grants in FY16. This is the eighth round of TIGER grants (properly called the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program). The program was authorized as a part of the 2009 recovery act to support innovative projects that
- [With Gas Prices Low, Congress Has Opportunity to #FixTheTrustFund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/with-gas-prices-low-congress-has-opportunity-to-fixthetrustfund/) - Last month’s average gas price in the U.S. was the lowest for July since 2004. Cheap gas coupled with an improved economy is spurring Americans to drive more. After a decrease during the recession, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is climbing again. Summer is the busiest time on U.S. roads and many drivers will find themselves
- [National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit Talks Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-conference-of-state-legislatures-legislative-summit-talks-infrastructure/) - This week the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) held its annual Legislative Summit in Chicago. Approximately 5,000 state legislators, legislative staffers, federal officials and others gathered to gain invaluable knowledge from experts and fellow legislators to take back to their respective states. Attendees participated in an array of policy-producing committee meetings, issue forums and deep-dive sessions, including on
- [Innovations in Infrastructure: Appreciating the Value of Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/innovations-in-infrastructure-appreciating-the-value-of-water/) - With the 2016 Summer Olympics in full swing, water quality is at the forefront of viewers’ minds. Obstacles of polluted water, trash and pollution-related illness are hindering the Olympic games and remind us all of how critical clean water and effective water treatment is to the health and welfare of society. In contrast to Brazil,
- [New Report Highlights Limitations of National Levee Safety Initiative](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-highlights-limitations-of-national-levee-safety-initiative/) - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a new report surveying the progress the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have made carrying out the National Levee Safety Program. The conclusion: the Agencies “have made little progress in implementing key national levee-safety-related activities required in the Water Resources Reform and Development
- [Innovations in Infrastructure: Reinventing Travel Convenience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/innovations-in-infrastructure-reinventing-travel-convenience/) - According to the Chicago Tribune, Americans spent about $15 billion in fares on public transit in 2014. Public transit use has been steadily growing over the past few decades, with ridership increasing by nearly 39 percent since 1995. Yet, according to a recent article in Forbes, more and more people are losing confidence in public
- [Happy Birthday, National Parks!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/happy-birthday-national-parks/) - Today marks the 100th anniversary of an American treasure: the National Park Service (NPS). With 412 areas covering more than 84 million acres, located in every state, the National Park System includes national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks and sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and the White House. In
- [Updates to the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/updates-to-the-federal-flood-risk-management-standard/) - The Federal Emergency Managed Agency (FEMA) recently released a proposed rule the could transform how the federal government funds infrastructure built in flood prone areas. The draft rule, formally known as Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations To Implement Executive Order 13690 and the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard was published for
- [Infrastructure in the News: Looking ahead to high-speed rail](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-looking-ahead-to-high-speed-rail/) - High-speed rail (HSR), offers a plethora of benefits; Day-long commutes accomplished in hours, congestion relief on the roads, and helping the environment by reduced oil consumption and emissions. With the first HST originating in Japan 50 years ago, more than 20 countries currently use HSR and experience stunning benefits. Despite the growing popularity and success
- [Congress Returns to Town — Zika, Federal Budget and Water Resources Legislation All At Play](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-returns-to-town-zika-federal-budget-and-water-resources-legislation-all-at-play/) - Coming off a long summer break, Congress returns today to several realities it left unfinished in June. While a Water Resources bill is the top opportunity for infrastructure policy, other pressing issues may take precedence. In the warm months since leaving town, the Zika virus has spread across Florida and its reach is expected to
- [Infrastructure Goes to the Polls on November 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-goes-to-the-polls-on-november-8/) - Votes for the President and Members of Congress aren’t the only ones that will be cast this November. In some states, infrastructure funding measures will also be on the ballot. This is a trend that many states and localities have turned to as a way to improve infrastructure. Upon their initial analysis the Transportation Investment
- [Senate Passes Major Water Resources Bill; All Eyes Turn to House](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-passes-major-water-resources-bill-all-eyes-turn-house/) - In a major victory for ASCE and other infrastructure stakeholders (i.e. everyone!) the Senate on Thursday passed S.2848 the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 in a vote of 95-3. In many ways, passing the bill should be a no-brainer, as WRDA will increase America’s competitiveness by preparing ports and harbors for post-Panama Canal renovation
- [Infrastructure in the News: Water’s Winning Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-waters-winning-week/) - Thursday was a big day for water infrastructure. With the passing of WRDA in the Senate, Imagine a Day Without Water could not have fallen on a more fitting day. Yesterday hundreds of organizations across the country, including water agencies, mayors, engineers, schools and business and labor leaders, joined forces to raise public awareness
- [New Game Changers are here!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-game-changers-are-here/) - Today we added 15 new #GameChangers and two new trends to the repertoire. These projects showcase the power that innovation and investment can have to solve problems and improve our infrastructure. “Rebuilding Stronger” and “Sustainable Solutions” are the new trends we’ve identified that are shaping the way infrastructure is designed, built, and maintained. The projects
- [More Americans Dying on Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/more-americans-dying-on-roads/) - Last year, 35,092 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, which averages out to 96 people per day. This represents a 7.2% increase in deaths from 2014, the largest percentage increase since 1966. While Americans drove more in 2015 than 2014 and statistically the more people drive, the more crashes there
- [Tennessee’s Infrastructure Grades Are In](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tennessees-infrastructure-grades-are-in/) - From Memphis to Nashville, Tennessee is known for its influence in music. The state’s slogan boasts “America at its best.” However, according to the release of today’s Report Card for Tennessee’s Infrastructure many infrastructure areas aren’t at their best. The Report Card gave the state’s infrastructure a “C” GPA. But that average
- [Alabama Looks to Protect Park Revenue through Amendment 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/alabama-looks-to-protect-park-revenue-through-amendment-2/) - Amendment 2 is a statewide ballot measure that will provide a dedicated source of funding to Alabama’s State Park System...
- [WRDA Passes The House](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrda-passes-the-house/) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5303 the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 late yesterday afternoon by a vote of 399-25. The bill authorizes...
- [Safe Roads Amendment Protects Illinois Transportation Dollars](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/safe-roads-amendment-protects-illinois-transportation-dollars/) - The “Safe Roads Amendment” is a statewide ballot measure that asks voters to decided how the state can spend its transportation dollars. More specifically...
- [New Jersey Puts Transportation Front & Center This Fall](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-jersey-puts-transportation-front-center-this-fall/) - For the last three months New Jersey transportation job sites have been mostly quiet. Despite what’s traditionally the heat of summer construction season, shovels have been put down and heavy equipment silenced by the impasse between Governor Christie and leaders from the State Legislature. On September 30, Governor Christie, Senator Sweeney and Representative Prieto
- [California Decides How Voters Impact Infrastructure Projects](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-decides-how-voters-impact-infrastructure-projects/) - Proposition 53 is a statewide ballot measure asking voters to consider whether the state may sell revenue bonds for projects expected to cost over $2 billion.
- [Maine Voters Asked to Approve $100 Million Infrastructure Bond](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/maine-voters-asked-to-approve-100-million-infrastructure-bond/) - This is the third time in recent years that Maine voters will be asked to make a significant investment in the state. Each of the previous measures passed with...
- [A Plan for Aging Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-plan-for-aging-dams/) - The Center for American Progress(CAP) released a report on U.S. dams, Aging Dams and Clogged Rivers: An Infrastructure Plan for U.S. Waterways. The report...
- [Localities Ask Voters to Invest in Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/localities-ask-voters-to-invest-in-infrastructure/) - Transportation funding, transit in particular, is a common ballot question this fall in major cities and metropolitan regions from coast to coast.
- [Infrastructure in the News: Transit needs in the spotlight](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-transit-needs-in-the-spotlight/) - There’s no better example in the U.S. of the negative impact that inadequate funding has on our infrastructure than public transit, especially for those...
- [Stakeholders Weighing on Final Water Resources Package](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/stakeholders-weighing-on-final-water-resources-package/) - As the last remaining standalone infrastructure bill with a chance of becoming law this year, stakeholders for the Water Resources Development Act are...
- [Head to the Polls and Elect to Fund Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/head-to-the-polls-and-elect-to-fund-infrastructure/) - This election season ASCE has been monitoring state and local ballot measures across at least five states. The issues covered include everything from...
- [Infrastructure Gets a Win on Election Night](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-gets-a-win-on-election-night/) - Transportation was again the prevailing theme on ballots in most every state. Here’s what the election night returns said:
- [Infrastructure in the News: Over the River and Through the Skies, to Grandmother’s House We Go](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-over-the-river-and-through-the-skies-to-grandmothers-house-we-go/) - Does it seem like holiday travel becomes more overwhelming each year? You’re not imagining it. According to AAA, the highest number of Thanksgiving travelers...
- [President-Elect’s Infrastructure Plan Gets Media Attention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-elects-infrastructure-plan-gets-media-attention/) - Infrastructure is a policy issue that both candidates agreed on. Story after story highlighted the bipartisan issue.
- [State Gear Up to Tackle Road Funding in 2017](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-gear-up-to-tackle-road-funding-in-2017/) - Over the past three years, 17 states have increased their gas tax to generate additional revenue for surface transportation. In almost every state...
- [Help Get WRDA Finished](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/help-get-wrda-finished/) - The Water Resources Development Act of 2016 is still waiting for final passage. Help raise the grades for dams, inland waterways, levees, ports, and drinking water!
- [The FAST Act Turns One, But The Work’s Not Done](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-fast-act-turns-one-but-the-works-not-done/) - This Sunday was the one year anniversary of the signing of the FAST Act, the five-year federal surface transportation authorization. The law authorizes...
- [Congress Unveils Compromise Water Resources Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-unveil-newly-compromised-water-resources-bill/) - Congressional negotiators released a newly rebranded water infrastructure bill this week after months of hashing out differences between their respective...
- [Autonomous Vehicles: Still need a road to drive on](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/autonomous-vehicles-still-need-a-road-to-drive-on/) - Autonomous vehicles are heralded as the next big thing in transportation. But there’s one part that won’t change: they'll still to drive on roads.
- [A Big WIIN For Water Resources](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-big-wiin-for-water-resources/) - On Saturday, Dec. 10, the U.S. Senate passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, which included a Water Resources Development Act.
- [Infrastructure in the News: Water Infrastructure Bill WIINS over Many](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-water-infrastructure-bill-wiins-over-many/) - From farmers to manufacturers, shippers and countless water associations to all Americans, the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act promises improvement.
- [Commission Provides Assessment of Michigan Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/commission-provides-assessment-of-michigan-infrastructure/) - Governor Rick Snyder convened the “21st Century Infrastructure Commission” to produce a report by November that assessed the state of Michigan’s infrastructure.
- [Infrastructure in the News: Traveling Ho Ho Home for the Holidays](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-traveling-ho-ho-home-for-the-holidays/) - As the holidays begin, record-setting numbers of Americans will take to planes, trains and automobiles to reach their holiday destinations.
- [A Look Back at Infrastructure Progress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-look-back-at-infrastructure-progress/) - The Infrastructure Report Card evaluates the progress (and regress) of the nation’s infrastructure over a four-year period. Here are some of the most notable...
- [Infrastructure in the News: Things are getting rolling](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-things-are-getting-rolling/) - The first week of 2017 has shown the need to upgrade our infrastructure as congress returns to session, rolls up its sleeves, and prioritizes infrastructure.
- [Infrastructure Issues Kick Off 2017 State Legislative Sessions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-issues-kick-off-2017-legislative-session/) - States are gearing up to make major infrastructure decisions in 2017. Here’s a taste of what we’re seeing coast to coast.
- [Infrastructure in the News: Potholes Spur State Discourse](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-potholes-spur-state-discourse/) - Winter, also known as pothole season, is here and roads remain beleaguered. Many states throughout the nation on both ends of the political spectrum are...
- [Democrats’ Infrastructure Blueprint Furthers Legislative Conversation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/democrats-infrastructure-blueprint-furthers-legislative-conversation/) - Senate Democrats doubled-down on President Trump's promise to invest in infrastructure by offering their own plan, which would purportedly create...
- [House T&I Committee Examines How to Build a 21st Century Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-ti-committee-examines-how-to-build-a-21st-century-infrastructure/) - The House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee held a hearing titled “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America.” It was...
- [Infrastructure in the News: Voices Rally for Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-voices-rally-for-infrastructure/) - With a new administration, many organizations and individuals are seizing the chance to offer their perspectives on an infrastructure bill.
- [Tennessee Senate Committee Receives Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tennessee-senate-committee-receives-infrastructure-report-card/) - The Tennessee Report Card graded roads a C+, bridges a B, and transit a D+, but without sustainable funding congestion will...
- [Senate EPW Committee Examines How to Modernize America’s Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-epw-committee-examines-how-to-modernize-americas-infrastructure/) - Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) made it clear where he stands on the proposal offered by President Trump’s campaign to use private investment to improve our nation’s infrastructure.
- [Infrastructure Repairs: It Takes a Country](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-repairs-it-takes-a-country/) - When it comes to our nation’s infrastructure needs, nobody is unaffected. The conditions of local roads, bridges and transit impact all Americans...
- [States Funding Transportation Infrastructure: Who’s Doing It?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-funding-transportation-infrastructure-whos-doing-it/) - When it comes to infrastructure funding, peer pressure isn’t a bad thing. Over the last several years 19 states have taken it upon themselves to fund their...
- [Senate Commerce Subcommittee Explores Multimodal Transportation System Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-commerce-subcommittee-explores-multimodal-transportation-system-needs/) - Senate Commerce Subcommittee presented an opportunity to discuss strategies for improving the efficiency and safety of the nation’s multimodal freight network.
- [Infrastructure in the News: No Rest for Weary Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-no-rest-for-weary-infrastructure/) - Romantic dates, the Grammy awards, and celebrating black history are not the only milestones of this week; the Oroville dam crisis in California is also...
- [What VMT On The Rise Means for Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/what-vmt-on-the-rise-means-for-roads/) - U.S. motorists set a new record for vehicle miles travelled (VMT) in 2016, driving over 3.2 trillion miles, an increase of 70 billion miles from 2015. VMT has...
- [President’s Address Includes Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/presidents-address-includes-infrastructure/) - President Trump addressed a joint-session of Congress for the first time in his presidency. Infrastructure was among the many issues he discussed.
- [Congressional Hearings Focus on Aviation, Flood Control](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-hearings-focus-on-aviation-flood-control/) - Various Congressional Committees have been holding hearings to explore the need of funding for the nation's infrastructure in response to President Trump's...
- [Welcome to the New InfrastructureReportCard.org](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/welcome-to-the-new-infrastructurereportcard-org/) - We invite you to explore the new site, including an overview of the 16 infrastructure categories and ASCE’s solutions for how to raise the national grade.
- [President Trump's Proposed Budget's Impact on Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trumps-proposed-budgets-impact-on-infrastructure/) - President Trump's budget proposal included many cuts to infrastructure programs that have been proven successful...
- [House Energy & Commerce Committee Holds Infrastructure Hearings](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-energy-commerce-committee-holds-infrastructure-hearings/) - Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy & Commerce Committee held hearings focused on infrastructure. Among them were two ASCE members’...
- [Rep. DeFazio Introduces Legislation to Invest $500 Billion in Roads, Bridges & Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/rep-defazio-introduces-legislation-to-invest-500-billion-in-roads-bridges-transit/) - Today Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-4), the top Democrat on the House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced legislation to raise approximately...
- [How the White House Budget Would Affect Infrastructure and Engineering](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-the-white-house-budget-would-affect-infrastructure-and-engineering/) - Below is an outline of the President’s budget as it relates to infrastructure, scientific research, and science education...
- [Brookings Tackles "Water Problem" at Summit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/brookings-tackles-water-problem-at-summit/) - On March 28, the Brookings Institution convened a half-day summit, titled "Tackling the ‘Water Problem’: Challenges facing U.S. regulation, sustainability, and..."
- [White House Sends Congress Budget Request for the Rest of FY17](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/white-house-sends-congress-budget-request-for-the-rest-of-fy17/) - Following on the heels of the FY18 “skinny budget,” the White House sent the House and Senate appropriations committees its budget request for...
- [Transportation Committee Focuses on Brownfields](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transportation-committee-focuses-on-brownfields/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee continues its series, “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America,” focusing on brownfields...
- [New Hampshire Report Card Gives State’s Infrastructure a "C-"](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-hampshire-report-card-gives-states-infrastructure-a-c/) - The New Hampshire Section of ASCE released its 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, giving the state’s infrastructure a “C-.” A team of professional engineers graded...
- [States Approve Major Transportation Packages](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-approve-major-transportation-packages/) - States are once again forging their own pathways to fund their roads and bridge programs. California, Indiana, Montana and Tennessee join the 19 others that...
- [Louisiana Report Card Gives Infrastructure a "D+"](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/louisiana-report-card-gives-infrastructure-a-d/) - The Louisiana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2017 Report Card for Louisiana Infrastructure on April 26. To assign grades...
- [A Chance to Fix the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-chance-to-fix-the-highway-trust-fund/) - President Trump wants to raise the federal gas tax, saying in an interview that raising the tax to fund infrastructure is “something that I would certainly consider", and many see this as an opportunity to fix the Highway Trust Fund.
- [South Carolina Legislature Says “Yes” to Gas Tax Increase](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/south-carolina-legislature-says-yes-to-gas-tax-increase/) - For the first time in 30 years South Carolina will increase its gas tax. With a resounding veto override, South Carolina joins California, Indiana, and others...
- [Infrastructure Week: Time to Build](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-week-time-to-build/) - The fifth annual Infrastructure Week is underway. More than 100 events are being held around the country this week, with the goal of elevating infrastructure...
- [Trump Administration Proposes Budget](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trump-administration-proposes-budget/) - President Donald Trump released his budget request for Fiscal Year 2018. The proposal cuts funding for almost all federal departments. Here's the breakdown...
- [It's National Dam Safety Awareness Day](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/its-national-dam-safety-awareness-day/) - In early 2017, the nation watched as nearly 200,000 residents evacuated the area below California’s Oroville Dam. The incident brought attention to the...
- [Legislation to Create National Infrastructure Bank Reintroduced](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/legislation-to-create-national-infrastructure-bank-reintroduced/) - S. 1168 - BRIDGE Act was introduced to establish a national infrastructure bank and give state and local governments another tool for financing infrastructure...
- [Sens. Hoeven and Wyden Reintroduce Move America Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/sens-hoeven-and-wyden-reintroduce-move-america-act/) - Two Senators recently re-introduced their Move America Act, which would bring more private capital into infrastructure and give states more flexibility...
- [Drinking Water & Wastewater Discussed at the Sharing Water: A North American Regional Process for the 8th World Water Forum](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/drinking-water-wastewater-discussed-at-the-sharing-water-a-north-american-regional-process-for-the-8th-world-water-forum/) - The World Wildlife Fund, the Coca-Cola Company, and the World Water Council co-hosted “Sharing Water,” an all-day conference in Washington, D.C. focused on...
- [President Trump Highlights Need for Investments in Inland Waterways Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trump-highlights-need-for-investments-in-inland-waterways-infrastructure/) - President Trump released a $1 trillion infrastructure plan that calls for leveraging $200 billion in direct federal spending over the next decade...
- [Majority of House Signs Letter Asking to Fix the Highway Trust Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/majority-of-house-signs-letter-asking-to-fix-the-highway-trust-fund/) - Yesterday 253 congressmen sent a letter to the leadership of the House Ways & Means Committee asking that a long-term fix for Highway Trust Fund be included in...
- [States Wrap Up 2017 Legislative Session](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-wrap-up-2017-legislative-session/) - With many state legislatures adjourning their session until 2018, now is a good time to review what progress has been made on infrastructure issues...
- [FAA Reauthorization Bills Released](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/faa-reauthorization-bills-released/) - Bills increase funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), the grant program that is the largest source of federal funding for aviation infrastructure...
- [Rural Transportation Facing a Rough Road](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/rural-transportation-facing-a-rough-road/) - With the nation’s roads receiving a “D” in ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, it's time to examine the condition of rural roads...
- [Infrastructure in the News: Let's Hear it for Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-the-news-lets-hear-it-for-investment/) - Our country’s underinvested infrastructure is not a secret—but some weeks it’s more obvious than others. This is one of those weeks. Transit failures of...
- [One Water Summit 2017](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/one-water-summit-2017/) - Last week, the U.S. Water Alliance held their annual One Water Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana. The summit’s themes included collaborating...
- [Oregon Legislature and Governor Reach Compromise on Gas Tax Increase](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/oregon-legislature-and-governor-reach-compromise-on-gas-tax-increase/) - Oregon once again finds itself at the forefront of gas tax increases. The state was the first to levy a gas tax, in 1919...
- [Transit Woes are Timeless](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/transit-woes-are-timeless/) - Transit would benefit from a little extra attention. Look no further than two of the US's most prominent subway systems...
- [ARTBA Convenes Workshop on Funding Success Stories](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/artba-convenes-workshop-on-funding-success-stories/) - States have been stepping up to better fund transportation. On July 12, ARTBA held its 4th Annual Workshop which explored how states are getting it done...
- [Federal Infrastructure & Science Programs Receive House Appropriations](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/federal-infrastructure-science-programs-receive-house-appropriations/) - The House Appropriations Committee had a busy week, passing the remaining five (out of 12) appropriations bills this week, part of the process Congress...
- [Poll Says It All—Most Americans Willing to Pay More at the Pump](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/poll-says-it-all-most-americans-willing-to-pay-more-at-the-pump/) - 55% of Americans say they would pay a higher gas tax to repair their infrastructure. 51% of Republicans and 67% of democrats supporting the increase...
- [Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Transportation Spending Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-appropriations-committee-approves-transportation-spending-bill/) - The Senate Committee on Appropriations passed a bill yesterday to fund the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2018.
- [Advocating on the Hill for Funding of Critical Dam Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocating-on-the-hill-for-funding-of-critical-dam-programs/) - In an effort to raise the Dams grade, which received a “D” in the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE and the Association of State Dam Safety Official...
- [New Report Helps State Legislators Better Understand P3s](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-helps-state-legislators-better-understand-p3s/) - Public-private partnerships (P3s) are increasingly becoming a recognized and tapped tool in the toolbox to fund infrastructure investments. While the early...
- [President Trump Release Executive Order on Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trump-release-executive-order-on-infrastructure/) - On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) on infrastructure permitting, titled "Presidential Executive Order on Establishing Discipline..."
- [Congress is Back in Session](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-is-back-in-session/) - Congress returned to Washington this week with a long to-do list of must finish items, including passing a Hurricane Harvey relief package, raising the debt ceiling, and reauthorizing both the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Both the House and the Senate hit the ground running. The Senate passed a
- [Earthquake Program Bill Introduced in Senate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/earthquake-program-bill-introduced-in-senate/) - Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Reauthorization Act S.1768, a bill to reauthorize the national program to improve the nation’s earthquake preparedness, which was last passed by Congress in 2004. NEHRP plays an important role in preparing earthquake-prone communities for seismic events. First created
- [ASCE Supports Legislation to Reduce Deferred Maintenance Backlog at National Parks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-supports-legislation-to-reduce-deferred-maintenance-backlog-at-national-parks/) - ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card gave our nation’s public parks a grade of “D+.” Despite the growing popularity of public parks and lands, chronic underfunding of our parks infrastructure continues to plague the system. The National Park Service’s (NPS) 2016 centennial anniversary generated a new wave of excitement for our nation’s public parks. In fact,
- [Texas Report Card Gives Infrastructure a “C-“](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/texas-report-card-gives-infrastructure-a-c/) - Texas’ infrastructure has received a lot of attention in the past few weeks following Hurricane Harvey. Today, weeks the cities of Port Aransas and Rockport were destroyed and Houston and South Texas flooded, the Texas section of the ASCE released the Report Card for Texas’ Infrastructure, and the report finds there is work to be
- [The Importance of Resiliency](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-importance-of-resiliency/) - Within the past month, major hurricanes hit Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico, two earthquakes only days apart, led to the loss of over 100 lives and the destruction of massive amounts of infrastructure in Mexico, and hundreds of thousands of acres of land have burned in the Pacific Northwest from wildfires. These events coincided with
- [3M Meeting Focuses Washington on AV Preparation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/3m-meeting-focuses-washington-on-innovation/) - The Jetsons’ world of driverless cars may someday be a reality and the technology industry is laser-focused on getting us there sooner rather than later. As private industry innovates, decision-makers in Washington are grappling with how best to regulate the autonomous vehicle (AV) landscape while retaining an emphasis on both safety and innovation. To spur
- [Outdated Gas Tax Rate Still Propping Up America’s Transportation Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/outdated-gas-tax-rate-still-propping-up-americas-transportation-infrastructure/) - This month marks the 24th anniversary of the federal gas tax’s outdated 18.4-cent rate enacted on October 1st, 1993. First established in 1932, the gas tax goes toward the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) - the federal fund that pays for bridges, roads, and transit. The federal gas tax rate has been raised numerous times since
- [Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in the House and Senate to Enhance Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bipartisan-legislation-introduced-in-the-house-and-senate-to-enhance-infrastructure-investment/) - The Move America Act, bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate introduced (H.R. 3912 and S. 1229) to enhance America’s infrastructure by strengthening public-private partnerships. ASCE supports the legislation and has been working to advance it in both the House and Senate. The House bill was introduced this October by Congresswoman Jackie
- [GAO Examines Economic Impact of Extreme Weather Events](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gao-examines-economic-impact-of-extreme-weather-events/) - This week the US Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) released CLIMATE CHANGE: Information on Potential Economic Effects Could Help Guide Federal Efforts to Reduce Fiscal Exposure, a report detailing the cost to the federal government of climate-related impacts that have already occurred, and how that cost is expected to rise. Over the last decade, extreme weather
- [Kelly Barnes Dam Failure: Dam Safety Then and Now](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/kelly-barnes-dam-failure-dam-safety-then-and-now/) - Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Kelly Barnes Dam failure: an event that acted as a catalyst for improvement in dam safety. On November 6, 1977, Toccoa Falls Bible College was nearly swept away as high water erupted through the defects in the Kelly Barnes Dam, sending 25-foot waves through the campus. This tragedy
- [Infrastructure Wins on Election Night 2017](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-wins-on-election-night-2017/) - On November 7, voters across the country approved infrastructure investment ballot measures. In Maine, a resounding 72% of residents across the state voted yes on Question 3, allowing the issuance of $105 million in bonds for transportation projects around the state. $80 million will be provided to state highways and bridges, $20 million for multimodal
- [Congressman Larson Introduces the “America Wins Act”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressman-larson-introduces-the-america-wins-act/) - Earlier this month, Congressman John Larson (D-CT) introduced H.R.4209, the America Wins Act – a bill which would invest $1 trillion, through taxing harmful pollution, in our infrastructure over a decade. Under this legislation, $400 billion will be invested in existing federal highway programs and eliminate the $138 billion Highway Trust Fund (HTF) shortfall; $100
- [The Intersection of Infrastructure & Technology](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-intersection-of-infrastructure-technology/) - This week, ASCE participated in a series of panels highlighting the increasing interconnectivity of technology and infrastructure. The Hill’s Digitalizing Infrastructure “Digitalizing Infrastructure” examined how new technology is transforming investments in everything from energy to transportation infrastructure. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discussed the
- [A Record-Breaking Thanksgiving](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-record-breaking-thanksgiving/) - Thanksgiving week marks the official start of the holiday season, and therefore the official start of the infamous winter travel season. According to AAA, Thanksgiving weekend in 2017 will be the country’s busiest travel season since 2005. With an estimated 50.9 million people traveling 50 miles or more this weekend, you will likely see overcrowded
- [Tax Legislation Hurts Infrastructure, Engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tax-legislation-hurts-infrastructure-engineers/) - The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is concerned that Congress has missed a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the nation’s infrastructure investment gap. Earlier this month, Congress began the process of crafting tax-cut legislation. The House Ways and Means Committee drafted H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed out of committee and
- [Congress Misses Opportunity to Fix Infrastructure, While States Do Their Part](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-misses-opportunity-to-fix-infrastructure-while-states-do-their-part/) - The Senate and House tax bills proved to be missed opportunities for fixing the federal Highway Trust Fund, but states are doing their part and investing in infrastructure. The federal Highway Trust Fund, an account used to pay for the federal share of roads, bridges, and transit, has not been raised in 24 years.
- [The Atlantic: Summit on Infrastructure + Transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-atlantic-summit-on-infrastructure-transportation/) - This week The Atlantic’s Summit on Infrastructure and Transportation explored the state of America’s infrastructure and where it’s heading in the future. The summit included a series of panels with guests discussing technology and the future of infrastructure, natural disasters and resiliency, and infrastructure projects taking place across the nation. The panel, “Infrastructure in Critical Condition,” was a
- [Truckers Support an Increased Motor Fuels Tax](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/truckers-support-an-increased-motor-fuels-tax/) - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released an assessment of the nation's transportation funding options, an update to its original research in 2007, to identify the best revenue sources for our transportation network. In addition to ATRI, other industry stakeholders have offered alternative revenue sourcing options. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
- [Legislation Advocates for Resilient Re-Building](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/legislation-advocates-for-resilient-re-building/) - The Safe Building Codes Act, which has been introduced in various of forms in the past several Congresses, has become particularly relevant because of the hazard events of 2017. The goal of the legislation is to amend the Stafford Act to enhance existing mitigation programs by encouraging states to voluntarily adopt and enforce nationally-recognized model
- [The Transportation of Tomorrow: Self-Driving Vehicles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-transportation-of-tomorrow-self-driving-vehicles/) - General Motors, Alphabet Inc., and other innovators are racing to the finish line with the latest in transportation technology: autonomous vehicles. This week Florida, Montana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota made headlines for showing interest in this new technology, with some cities heading to the streets for a test-drive. Across the country, we are seeing what was
- [Driving In A Winter Wonderland: States Prepare Infrastructure For Winter Conditions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/driving-in-a-winter-wonderland-states-prepare-infrastructure-for-winter-conditions/) - Dreaming of a white Christmas? Or maybe you’re hoping to escape the cold this holiday season? No matter what your perfect holiday looks like, each winter we turn on our TVs and check our weather apps to see snow and hail coming down across America. These storms create poor visibility for drivers, icy roads, and
- [A Look Back: 2017 at ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-look-back-2017-at-asce/) - Between the release of the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, the implementation of a gas tax in states across the country, and waiting for President Trump’s highly-anticipated infrastructure plan, 2017 has been a full year for ASCE. Take a look at our 5 most read blog posts from 2017: 1. Legislation to Create National Infrastructure Bank Reintroduced
- [Must Haves for a Federal Infrastructure Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/must-haves-for-a-federal-infrastructure-bill/) - The anticipation for the Administration’s Infrastructure Proposal is mounting, as reports indicate Republicans discussed it at a retreat at Camp David and the White House hosted a bipartisan meeting to share more about what they will release. To address our nation’s infrastructure needs, we need an additional $2 trillion worth of investment across all levels
- [Congressional ‘Problem Solvers’ Propose Infrastructure Solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-problem-solvers-propose-infrastructure-solutions/) - On Wednesday, the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group of 24 republican and 24 democrat U.S. House Members released “Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure,” a report detailing points of bipartisan consensus on policies to improve the nation’s infrastructure. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) and Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) led the Infrastructure Working Group that identified places of agreement
- [Federal Investment in Infrastructure: A Mutually Beneficial Relationship](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/federal-investment-in-infrastructure-a-mutually-beneficial-relationship/) - America’s infrastructure network is the backbone of our economy. Every day, our roads, bridges, rails, inland waterways, transit systems and more move millions of people and goods from origin to destination. Infrastructure enables us to get to work, school, and leisure activities, and facilitates trade. The role infrastructure plays in supporting the economy and preserving
- [U.S. Chamber: An Infrastructure Bill with a User Fee Increase is Our 2018 Priority](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/u-s-chamber-an-infrastructure-bill-with-a-user-fee-increase-is-our-2018-priority/) - On January 18, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted business leaders, policymakers, association presidents, investors and workforce leaders for the “America’s Infrastructure Summit: Time to Modernize.” In conjunction with the Summit, the U.S. Chamber released a set of recommendations for policymakers to consider as they begin developing a comprehensive infrastructure package. These recommendations included the
- [Congress Begins WRDA 2018 Discussions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-begins-wrda-2018-discussions/) - This week, the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment held a hearing entitled “America’s Water Resources Infrastructure: Approaches to Enhanced Delivery Systems.” Witnesses at the hearing included Major General Donald E. Jackson, the Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- [States Are Back in Session and Infrastructure Is on the Agenda](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-are-back-in-session-and-infrastructure-is-on-the-agenda/) - All eyes are on the federal government as the country waits for President Trump to unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan. In the meantime, we have seen state after state step up and do their part to fill in the investment gap. Some states, such as Oregon and California, have recently implemented gas taxes to fund
- [Public-Private Partnerships, A Tool in the Toolbox](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/public-private-partnerships-a-tool-in-the-toolbox/) - Partnerships between public agencies - federal, state, and local - and private companies are an increasingly popular infrastructure financing policy tool. As public budgets continue to be squeezed; public-private partnerships (P3s) allow planners and policymakers more breathing room to invest. P3s can be an effective financing mechanism through tools such as municipal and private activity
- [Potholes: On the Street and in the News](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/potholes-on-the-street-and-in-the-news/) - Despite ringing in the New Year with a bomb cyclone, this January has been unusually warm across the country. We don’t need to turn to our Weather App to know that spring will be here before we know it. Instead, we can turn to the roads, where potholes are making their yearly pre-spring appearance thanks
- [Engineers Encouraged by President’s Focus on Infrastructure During State of Union Address](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/engineers-encouraged-by-presidents-focus-on-infrastructure-during-state-of-union-address/) - The following is a statement by Kristina Swallow, PE, President, American Society of Civil Engineers on President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress on Jan. 30, 2018: “A year into his Presidency, the American Society of Civil Engineers is pleased that President Trump has focused national attention on improving our roads, bridges, and
- [President's State of Union Lays Out Infrastructure Vision](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/presidents-state-of-union-lays-out-infrastructure-vision/) - President Trump unveiled his much-anticipated infrastructure plan for the nation in his first State of the Union address last night, asking Congress to produce a bipartisan package that generates at least $1.5 trillion in investment. He put an emphasis on need for federal dollars to be leveraged by state and local government funding, as well
- [Analysis of Federal Bridge Data Confirms ASCE Report Card Bridge Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/analysis-of-federal-bridge-data-confirms-asce-report-card-bridge-grade/) - The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) released its Bridge Report based on the data in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 2017 National Bridge Inventory database. ARTBA’s Bridge Report confirms the “C+” grade given in ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card. Both reports illustrate that while the overall number of bridges deemed structurally deficient
- [Proposed Water Legislation Aims to Address Funding Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/proposed-water-legislation-aims-to-address-funding-needs/) - As advocates of alternative water resources financing mechanisms and innovative, resilient infrastructure, ASCE is happy to support two recent pieces of legislation that provide creative solutions to our nation’s aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure systems. Last week, U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), and Diane Feinstein (D-CA) introduced S. 2364,
- [Civil Engineers React to President Trump's Infrastructure Plan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/civil-engineers-react-to-president-trumps-infrastructure-plan/) - The following is a statement by ASCE President Kristina Swallow, PE, regarding the Trump Administration’s proposed infrastructure plan for our roads, bridges, water systems and other infrastructure assets. “The American Society of Civil Engineers has been warning of the safety and economic implications of our deteriorating infrastructure for the past 20 years. The Infrastructure Report
- [President Trump Releases Much Anticipated Infrastructure Plan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trump-releases-much-anticipated-infrastructure-plan/) - The Trump Administration has officially released an infrastructure proposal calling for $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments, with $200 billion of direct federal spending over the course of 10 years. The federal investment is meant to spur investments from state and local governments and private investors. The proposal is divided into four main parts: funding and
- [President Trump Releases Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trump-releases-fiscal-year-2019-budget-request/) - President Trump released a $4 trillion Fiscal Year 2019 budget request entitled “Efficient, Effective, Accountable: Am American Budget” this week, just days after signing a massive two-year budget deal into law that provides about $300 billion in new spending over two years, including roughly $141 billion for non-defense spending. The President’s budget document contains a
- [Infrastructure Requires Attention in the Land of Lincoln](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-requires-attention-in-the-land-of-lincoln/) - The 2018 Report Card for Illinois’ Infrastructure, released today, gave the state an overall grade of a “C-.” 10 categories of infrastructure were assessed by a group of nearly 30 civil engineers from around the state. Illinois’ overall GPA remained unchanged from the 2014 Report Card for Illinois’ Infrastructure, an indication that the state has
- [Fix the Federal Budget Process to Help Improve America's Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fix-the-federal-budget-process-to-help-improve-americas-infrastructure/) - By Brian Pallasch, Managing Director, Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives, American Society of Civil Engineers For decades, Congress has repeatedly failed to pass a budget on time, speeding toward budget deadlines as if we have miles of roadway ahead of us, when in reality, we’re laying down roadway as we are driving over it. This
- [ASCE Gives Michigan Infrastructure a D+](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-gives-michigan-infrastructure-a-d/) - The 2018 Report Card for Michigan’s Infrastructure, released today, gave the state an overall grade of a “D+.” Much of the state’s infrastructure is reaching the end of its useful life and continues to threaten the state’s lakes, rivers, drinking water, and public health and safety. 13 categories of infrastructure were assessed by a group
- [Senate Democrats Release New Infrastructure Plan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-democrats-release-new-infrastructure-plan/) - This week, the Senate Democratic Caucus unveiled their own new jobs and infrastructure plan in response to President Trump’s Infrastructure Principles released in early February. Under the Senate Democrats jobs and infrastructure plan, there would be a $1 trillion federal investment to modernize our deteriorating infrastructure. ASCE President Kristina Swallow released a statement, highlighting that
- [Idaho’s Infrastructure Stalls at a C-](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/idahos-infrastructure-stalls-at-a-c/) - Civil engineers in Idaho released the 2018 Report Card for Idaho’s Infrastructure today, giving the state an overall grade of a “C-.” Idaho is now the fastest growing state in the country, and local and state leaders are being encouraged by ASCE members to proactively prepare the state’s infrastructure for a much larger population. Seven
- [A Look Back: One Year With the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-look-back-one-year-with-the-2017-infrastructure-report-card/) - The 2017 Infrastructure Report Card celebrates its one-year anniversary today. Referenced by champions of infrastructure investment across the nation, the Report Card reminds us that with long-term investment, smart leadership, and preparation for the future, our nation’s D+ infrastructure problems are solvable. Since its release at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. last March, the 2017
- [Minnesota & Wisconsin’s Twin Ports Region Receives a “C” in 2018 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/minnesota-wisconsins-twin-ports-region-receives-a-c-in-2018-report-card/) - The 2018 Report Card for the Twin Ports Area’s Infrastructure, released today, gives infrastructure in 10 northeast Minnesota counties and six northwest Wisconsin counties an overall grade of a “C.” The report finds that while the region’s infrastructure is currently slightly better than the national average, backsliding will occur in the next five to 10
- [Civil Engineers Advocate for Infrastructure on Capitol Hill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/civil-engineers-advocate-for-infrastructure-on-capitol-hill/) - Infrastructure has been a “buzzy” topic around Washington as of late, and this week ASCE members added their voices to the conversation by making in-person hill meetings to share the Society’s views on infrastructure investment, including FAA reauthorization, the 2018 WRDA bill, and the SRF WIN Act, with federal lawmakers. These visits came at an
- [President Trump Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Into Law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-trump-signs-fiscal-year-2018-omnibus-into-law/) - Yesterday, Congress passed a 2,232-page, $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2018 (through September 30, 2018), and President Trump signed the bill into law today. The bill passed the House on a vote of 256 – 167 and the Senate on a vote of 65 – 32. Since October 1, 2017,
- [Building a Culture of Preparedness at FEMA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/building-a-culture-of-preparedness/) - Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a new strategic plan to guide the agency from 2018 through 2022. The plan outlines three goals: reducing the complexity of the agency, readying the nation for catastrophic disaster, and building a culture of preparedness. The strategic goals will be driven by twelve supporting strategic objectives
- [Congress Hosts Series of Disaster Recovery Hearings](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-hosts-series-of-disaster-recovery-hearings/) - This week Congress held multiple hearings offering status updates on post-disaster recovery efforts and lessons learned after 2017’s deadly hurricane season. It started off with a field hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security entitled “Houston Strong: Hurricane Harvey Lessons Learned and the Path Forward.” Witnesses included officials from the U.S. Army Corps
- [Congress Tackles FY2019 Budget](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-tackles-fy2019-budget/) - This week, Congress had a busy schedule of hearings on the President’s Fiscal Year 2019 agency-by-agency budget requests. The House Committee on Appropriations held 19 hearings this week, while the Senate Committee on Appropriations held five hearings. Administration officials from across the federal agencies testified at hearings on the President’s FY19 budget request, including at those for
- [This Week in Infrastructure: Gas Taxes & FTA Bus Grants](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-gas-taxes-fta-bus-grants/) - The start of pothole season is here, and it is clear that states are gearing up to take on the challenges that follow winter. To start the season of construction off right and in the weeks leading up to Infrastructure Week, states are reminding drivers about safe work zone practices through National Work Zone Awareness
- [New Bill Would Reinstate Advance Refunding Bonds for Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-bill-would-reinstate-advance-refunding-bonds-for-infrastructure/) - Congressman Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) introduced H.R. 5003, a bill to reinstate advance refunding bonds, which were replead in H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. During the tax bill debate the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) opposed provisions that eliminated financing tools, including advance refunding bonds and
- [New Poll Reveals Investing in Water Infrastructure is a Top Priority for Voters](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-poll-reveals-investing-in-water-infrastructure-is-a-top-priority-for-voters/) - Infrastructure has long been heralded as a bipartisan issue. A new poll out today from the Value of Water further proves this point, finding 88% of Americans voters agree: Now is the time to invest in the nation's water infrastructure. Among the key findings, four of five American voters (80%) say that rebuilding America's infrastructure
- [Water Week & Earth Day: America’s Water Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-week-earth-day-americas-water-needs/) - This week, people around the world are advocating for access to clean water, cleaning up local rivers, and doing their part to conserve water in honor of Water Week, which was April 15-21 and Earth Day on April 22. In Washington, D.C. this week’s Water Week Fly-In event brought together a number of water advocacy
- [ASCE Gives Missouri Another C-](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-gives-missouri-another-c/) - The 2018 Report Card for Missouri’s Infrastructure was released today and gave the state an overall grade of a “C-.” Eleven categories of infrastructure were assessed by ASCE’s Kansas City Section, with assistance from the St. Louis Section. Of the 11 categories, six were in mediocre condition and five were in poor condition. Aviation, bridges,
- [A Busy Month for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Systems Investments](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-busy-month-for-drinking-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-systems-investments/) - It’s been a busy few weeks for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure investments; this is great news because despite increased efficiency methods and sustainable practices, there is a growing gap between the capital needed to maintain drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the actual investments made. By 2025, the investment gap for drinking water and
- [ASCE Testifies Before House Small Business Committee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-testifies-before-house-small-business-committee/) - Yesterday, U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee held a hearing entitled, “American Infrastructure and the Small Business Perspective” to explore how infrastructure needs impact small business. Marsia Geldert-Murphey, member of the ASCE Board of Direction, testified before the committee along with members from the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association; NTCA – the Rural
- [ASCE President, Kristina Swallow, Testifies Before Senate EPW Committee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-president-kristina-swallow-testifies-before-senate-epw-committee/) - On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) held a hearing entitled, “Legislative Hearing on America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018” about the importance of long-term, strategic investment in America’s water resources systems. Kristina Swallow, President of ASCE, testified before the Committee along with four other champions of water infrastructure: Pat
- [The Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations Process Begins](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-fiscal-year-2019-appropriations-process-begins/) - The spring weather in our nation’s capital has ushered in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations season, and it’s warming up quickly here on Capitol Hill (both the weather and the appropriations!). In anticipation of the FY19 appropriations process, ASCE sent funding request letters to several House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees, including the: House and
- [Infrastructure Week: It’s #TimetoBuild](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-week-its-timetobuild/) - ASCE members and leadership were out in force during the sixth annual Infrastructure Week, held this year from May 14-21. Sections, branches, and members convened events, organized state legislative drive-ins, and participated in panels around the country. The national week of events, media coverage, education and issue advocacy, is designed to elevate infrastructure as a
- [ASCE Helps to Push Missouri One Step Closer to New Transportation Revenue](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-helps-to-push-missouri-one-step-closer-to-new-transportation-revenue/) - Over the past five years, 26 states and the District of Columbia have raised new revenue to support their transportation systems. Last week, Missouri took a step closer to being state no. 27, when a 10-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase cleared the state legislature. The proposal now goes to the voters for approval on the November
- [Water Resources Development Acts Move Through House & Senate Committees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/water-resources-development-acts-move-through-house-senate-committees/) - Both the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works (EPW) and the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) held mark-up hearings this week for its respective WRDA bills. Two weeks ago, ASCE President Kristina Swallow testified at the Senate EPW Committee’s first hearing on the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. ASCE sent the
- [Memorial Day Weekend Travel: What to Expect](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/memorial-day-weekend-travel-what-to-expect/) - Heading to the beach this Memorial Day weekend? Don’t forget to download a few podcasts or audio books, because with millions of drivers on the road this weekend there is a good chance you will spend a few hours sitting in traffic. AAA’s annual Memorial Day Travel Forecast predicts a 5% increase in travel this
- [APTA Echoes ASCE with New Study](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/apta-echoes-asce-with-new-study/) - The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently released a study titled, The Economic Cost of Failing to Modernize Public Transportation. The study analyzes the potential impact of failing to invest in the modernization of America’s public transportation infrastructure. The study conclusions echoes ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card’s finding of public transit as a “D-”, the
- [NEHRP Reauthorization: ASCE Members Testify in Huntington Beach](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/nehrp-reauthorization-asce-members-testify-in-huntington-beach/) - Nearly a decade after it’s authorization expired, Congress may finally be getting around to reauthorizing the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The Senate made the first move last fall with the introduction by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) of the S.1768 - NEHRP Reauthorization Act. The bill would reauthorize the program
- [National Dam Safety Awareness Day Across the Country](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-dam-safety-awareness-day-across-the-country/) - On May 31, individuals and organizations across the country recognized National Dam Safety Awareness Day. This event is held each year in memory of the May 31, 1889 South Fork Dam failure in Johnstown, PA – the nation’s worst dam failure. Today, many organizations used the day as an opportunity to look back on
- [Eno Paper Finds Tools for Improving Public Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/eno-paper-finds-tools-for-improving-public-transit/) - Public transit has underfunded for decades and system delays, especially on legacy systems, are increasing. ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card gave public transit a “D-”, the lowest grade given to a U.S. infrastructure category, largely due to the ever growing $90 billion in rehabilitation costs. Eno recently released a paper titled “Tools for a Smoother
- [Congress Prepares for WRDA Floor Debate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-prepares-for-wrda-floor-debate/) - The Senate is expected to vote on S.2800, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, or the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), in the coming weeks after about six months of Committee work, drafting, and negotiation. WRDA proposes continued American investment into infrastructure like dams, levees, and ports. If approved, WRDA will authorize water programs vital to American
- [California Infrastructure Propositions Win at Primaries](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-infrastructure-propositions-win-at-primaries/) - Yesterday, California voters were tasked with weighing in on Propositions 68 and Propositions 69 in addition to making their candidate selections for November’s general election. These measures needed only a simple majority to pass: Proposition 68, approved with 56% of the vote, will provide $4.1 billion in funding to various natural resources-related programs. California is
- [States Wrap Up Legislative Sessions For 2018](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-wrap-up-legislative-sessions-for-2018/) - As state legislatures across the country are wrapping up their sessions for 2018, lawmakers in several states acted this year to make investments to address their states’ infrastructure needs. In Colorado, Governor John Hickenlooper (D) signed a major bill to fund transportation infrastructure projects. The legislation calls for periodic transfers from the state’s general fund
- [Green Infrastructure Solutions in Urban Spaces](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/green-infrastructure-solutions-in-urban-spaces/) - This week, the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science of America, and Soil Science Society of America hosted a Capitol Hill briefing entitled “Urban Soil and Water: Geoscience that Underlies our Economic Prosperity” that explored the important role that soil – buried beneath our urban concrete jungles – plays in reducing stormwater runoff and in
- [U.S. Department of Transportation Released Grant Awards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/u-s-department-of-transportation-released-grant-awards/) - Last week, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) attended an invitation only event with U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao announcing the Department’s release of nearly $1.5 billion in grants to fund the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America or "INFRA" program for freight, highway, and bridge improvements created by the Fixing America's
- [Preparing Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/preparing-infrastructure-for-autonomous-vehicles/) - On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works held a hearing entitled “Innovation and America’s Infrastructure: Examining the Effects of Emerging Autonomous Technologies on America’s Roads and Bridges.” The hearing explored questions regarding the feasibility and importance of autonomous technologies as it relates to infrastructure. The Senators’ questions were fielded by a
- [Kansas’ Infrastructure GPA Jumps, but Challenges Remain](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/kansas-infrastructure-gpa-jumps-but-challenges-remain/) - In Kansas City, Kansas today the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2018 Report Card for Kansas’ Infrastructure. The ASCE Kansas City and Kansas Sections gave the state an overall grade of a ‘C,’ an increase from the 2013 grade of “C-.” Five categories earned “C” grades: Bridges, Drinking Water, Energy, Levees, and
- [Senate Appropriators Fund High Hazard Dam Rehab Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-appropriators-fund-high-hazard-dam-rehab-program/) - This week, the Senate Committee on Appropriations passed its Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The $48.334 billion bill, which is an increase of $611 million compared to the FY18 enacted level, includes $250 million for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis, which is a $12.5 million decrease
- [California Transportation Investment at Stake in November](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-transportation-investment-at-stake-in-november/) - California legislators voted in the spring of 2017 to raise the state’s gas tax for the first time in 23 years. Gov. Jerry Brown praised the decision and signed the bill, SB1, into law, ushering in $5 billion worth of revenue to pay for roads, bridges, and transit projects that would increase safety, ease congestion,
- [Trump Administration’s Reorganization Plan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trump-administrations-reorganization-plan/) - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform examined the Trump Administration's government-wide reorganization plan and shared thoughts and ideas about the proposals, which included infrastructure-related issues. The proposal is still in its early stages and will require congressional approval for any changes to occur. Margaret Weichert, Deputy Director
- [New Report Explores Planning for America's Water Infrastructure Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-explores-planning-for-americas-water-infrastructure-needs/) - Leaders in the water infrastructure industry, in association with The Bill Lane Center for the American West at Stanford University, released a report titled “Planning for America’s Water Infrastructure Need,” which focuses on shared interests and challenges likely to face water infrastructure in the future. The report came out of a workshop held in February that
- [Congressman Curbelo Introduces Bill to Tax Carbon](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressman-curbelo-introduces-bill-to-tax-carbon/) - Earlier this week, Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) introduced H.R. 6463, the Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kick-start the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act, or the “MARKET CHOICE Act.” This bill would amend the tax code to add tax equal to $24 per metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2), with
- [EPA Releases Report on Flint Water Crisis](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/epa-releases-report-on-flint-water-crisis/) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently released a report on the management failures that led to the Flint, Michigan water crisis in 2014 and gave recommendations on how to prevent such crises from occurring in the future. The 74-page document, which follows a preliminary October 2016 report, found
- [Chairman Shuster Releases Infrastructure Proposal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/chairman-shuster-releases-infrastructure-proposal/) - This week, U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) released his long-awaited infrastructure discussion draft. Key components of the plan include fixing the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), investing in transportation and water resources infrastructure, financing innovative projects, and accelerating project delivery. The plan also calls for an increase of 15 cents per
- [ASCE Participates in NCSL Legislative Summit in Los Angeles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-participates-in-ncsl-legislative-summit-in-los-angeles/) - ASCE participated this week in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual Legislative Summit. Approximately 5,500 state legislators, legislative staff, decision-makers, and others attended the meeting to hear from experts and fellow legislators about policy challenges we face today and solutions to these challenges. ASCE exhibited at the 2018 Legislative Summit, and several volunteers from ASCE’s
- [Infrastructure Spending Bills Moves Through the Senate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-spending-bills-moves-through-the-senate/) - This week, the U.S. Senate passed their second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 “minibus” spending package by a vote of 92-6. This legislation combined the following appropriations bill: Interior & Environment (S. 3073); Financial Services (S. 3107); Transportation, Housing & Urban Development (THUD)(S. 3023); and Agriculture & Federal Drug Administration (S. 2976). The House passed a
- [New Report Offers Recommendations to Address Flood Risk in Texas One-Year Post-Harvey](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-offers-recommendations-to-address-flood-risk-in-texas-one-year-post-harvey/) - On Wednesday, the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released a new report and recommendations, Addressing Flood Risk: A Path Forward for Texas After Hurricane Harvey. This document expands on the findings of the 2017 Report Card for Texas’ Infrastructure, which graded flood infrastructure at a “D,” by exploring the existing landscape
- [Power Outage Complicates Summer Air Travel at Reagan Airport](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/power-outage-complicates-summer-air-travel-at-reagan-airport/) - When we plug our phones into the wall we expect them to start charging, and when we flip a light switch we expect the lights to go on. Most of the time, these systems work just fine, but this week, travelers at Washington’s Reagan National Airport sat for 90 minutes with no power, while others
- [Harris County Voters Approve $2.5 Billion Flood Infrastructure Bond 1 Year After Hurricane Harvey](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/harris-county-voters-approve-2-5-billion-flood-infrastructure-bond-1-year-after-hurricane-harvey/) - On Saturday, August 25th, exactly one year after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Harris County voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 billion infrastructure bond (Proposition A), which aims to protect Houston from future storms and flooding. Proposition A passed with over 85% voter approval. Approval of this measure means that taxpayers in Harris County will see a
- [Study Shows Public Transit Investment Saves Lives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/study-shows-public-transit-investment-saves-lives/) - This week, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Vision Zero Network released newly analyzed data detailing how more frequent public transit use is linked to fewer traffic fatalities. The findings are based on recent Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. Specifically, NHTSA reported there were a total
- [Mississippi Special Legislative Session Addresses Funding Need for Bridges and Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mississippi-special-legislative-session-addresses-funding-need-for-bridges-and-roads/) - Earlier this year, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) had to close nearly 500 bridges to ensure the safety of the traveling public and another 1,742 were posted with specific weight limits due to structural deficiency. In addition, 28% of Mississippi’s roads are in poor condition, 12.30% of bridges are structurally deficient, and the condition
- [California Report Plots Path for Climate-Safe Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-report-plots-path-for-climate-safe-infrastructure/) - Paying it Forward: The Path Toward Climate-Safe Infrastructure in California, released on Wednesday, offers comprehensive recommendations on how the state can move forward to ready its infrastructure for a changing climate. California is a leader in this area, understandably so given the droughts, wildfires, and mudslides the state endures. The report is a direct result
- [ASCE Participates in Resilience Event](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-participates-in-resilience-event/) - ASCE, along with other advocacy groups, policymakers, and business leaders, participated in an event entitled “Partnerships & Progress: Driving Climate Solutions” held by The Hill and the Bipartisan Policy Center to discuss bipartisan congressional initiatives on clean energy, resilience, and disaster preparedness. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) kicked of the event
- [WRDA Passes in the House](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/wrda-passes-in-the-house/) - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, S. 3021. The passage of this bill authorizes key programs and projects that are critical to improving our nation’s water-related infrastructure categories. The 2017 Infrastructure Report Card graded each of these categories; ports received a grade of “C+,” while dams, levees,
- [Kern County Infrastructure at a ‘C’ in 2018 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/kern-county-infrastructure-at-a-c-in-2018-report-card/) - On September 18, the Southern San Joaquin Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2018 Report Card for Kern County’s Infrastructure. Nine categories of infrastructure earned an overall grade of ‘C.’ Bridges received the highest grade of ‘B+,” a significant improvement over the ‘B-’ in the 2012 Kern County Report Card. Transit
- [ASCE Supports National Park Service Deferred Maintenance Backlog Legislation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-supports-national-park-service-deferred-maintenance-backlog-legislation/) - Our nation’s public parks are incredible economic drivers and therefore critical infrastructure systems. They create thousands of American jobs, generate billions of dollars in revenue, and sustain communities across the country. In fact, the National Park Service’s (NPS) 2016 centennial anniversary brought in a record-breaking 331 million visitors who spent an estimated $18.4 billion in
- [The 2018 Report Card for California’s Surface Transportation Infrastructure Gives Roads a “D”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-2018-report-card-for-californias-surface-transportation-infrastructure-gives-roads-a-d/) - California may be a world-wide leader in technology, agricultural production and tourism, but the Report Card for California’s Surface Transportation Infrastructure leaves much to be desired. On Wednesday, the American Society of Civil Engineers California’s Region 9 members released the grades for the state’s surface transportation network. Roads earned a “D,” bridges a “C-,” and
- [Disaster Recovery Reform Act headed to the President](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/disaster-recovery-reform-act-headed-to-the-president/) - ASCE and our colleagues in the BuildStrong Coalition are pleased to acknowledge the October 3rd Senate passage of the bipartisan Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA as part of H.R. 302, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018. The bill will now go to the president’s desk, where it is expected to be signed
- [Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Moves Forward](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/federal-aviation-administration-faa-reauthorization-moves-forward/) - Finally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will now have long -term stability. Congress has approved a five-year, $96.7 billion FAA reauthorization bill (HR 302), with the House approving the legislation in September by a vote of 398-23 and the Senate passing the measure by a vote of 93-6. This legislation represents the longest reauthorization of
- [ASCE Supports Reauthorization and Full Funding of the Land & Water Conservation Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-supports-reauthorization-and-full-funding-of-the-land-water-conservation-fund/) - An earlier blog post this week featured ASCE's support for legislation to invest in our nation's public parks by addressing our National Park Service's deferred maintenance backlog. The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a critically important program that helps fund public parks infrastructure. Unfortunately, its authorization expired on September 30, and congressional action is
- [Vote for Infrastructure on November 6th!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vote-for-infrastructure-on-november-6th/) - Infrastructure investment is a popular topic this election season, making its way onto the ballot in several states around the country including California, Connecticut, and Missouri. ASCE is a champion of infrastructure investment and this election season, the Society encourages you to take action on infrastructure-related ballot measures in your state. Join ASCE in improving
- [Minnesota Earns a “C” in First Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/minnesota-earns-a-c-in-first-infrastructure-report-card/) - On Tuesday, October 9, civil engineers gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for the release of the first-ever Report Card for Minnesota’s Infrastructure. The Report Card gave the state’s infrastructure an overall GPA of “C” and evaluated and graded nine individual infrastructure categories: aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, ports, roads, transit, and wastewater.
- [Imagine A Day Without Water 2018](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/imagine-a-day-without-water-2018/) - Imagine A Day Without Water 2018 This morning most of us woke up, showered, brushed our teeth, and drank a cup of coffee. Throughout the day we all drank a few glasses of water and some of us might do a load of laundry before cooking dinner tonight. All of these tasks are things most
- [HNTB and CBO Report Infrastructure Spending Is High Priority](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hntb-and-cbo-report-infrastructure-spending-is-high-priority/) - This week, both HNTB and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released reports on the need for infrastructure spending. HNTB The findings from HNTB’s commissioned poll, America Thinks: Funding Congestion Solutions – 2018, were revealed earlier this week. America’s infrastructure received an overall D+ grade in the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card and HNTB’s poll reveals
- [TRIP releases new report on rough urban roads: motorists pay $130 billion annually in vehicle operating costs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trip-releases-new-report-on-rough-urban-roads-motorists-pay-130-billion-annually-in-vehicle-operating-costs/) - The national transportation research group TRIP released a new report on October 17, 2018 identifying the urban areas with the roughest roads and highest costs for drivers across the country. “Bumpy Roads Ahead: America’s Roughest Rides and Strategies to make our Roads Smoother” found that one third of the nation’s major urban roads are in
- [Connecticut Earns a “C-” in Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/connecticut-earns-a-c-in-infrastructure-report-card/) - On Tuesday, October 30, the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers released the 2018 Report Card for Connecticut’s Infrastructure, grading five of the state’s infrastructure categories: bridges, drinking water, rail, roads, and wastewater. The Report Card gave the state’s infrastructure systems an overall grade of a “C-.” The Report Card was authored by the Connecticut Infrastructure
- [Vote for Infrastructure on November 6th!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vote-for-infrastructure-on-november-6th-2/) - Vote on November 6th It’s officially November, meaning election day is just around the corner. With November 6th days away, take the weekend to map out your voting plan of action. First, find out if you’re already registered to vote then identify your polling precinct and determine how and when you’ll vote. If you aren’t
- [Infrastructure a Central Issue in the 2018 Election](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-a-central-issue-in-the-2018-election/) - The top issues in the 2018 election look a little different from previous elections. Conversations and plans around infrastructure have crept up in campaign debates all over the country, when this topic normally would not hit the desk of the newly elected official, or incumbent, until after Election Day. The Brookings Institution released a report
- [Infrastructure Proves to be Priority on Election Night](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-proves-to-be-priority-on-election-night/) - Infrastructure investment was again a prevailing theme on ballots in many states this past election season. The midterm election poised an opportunity for states to create new revenue streams as well as secure existing ones. Let’s recap what happened with infrastructure initiatives on state ballots: California rejected a repeal of the 10-cent gas tax increase
- [Pennsylvania Infrastructure Earns a “C-”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/pennsylvania-infrastructure-earns-a-c/) - The 2018 Report Card for Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure was released today at four events around the state. Pennsylvania earned a cumulative GPA of a “C-,” which was the same grade the state earned four years ago. The report included an evaluation of the state’s aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, freight rail, hazardous waste, inland waterways,
- [Congress Returns: ASCE's Lame-Duck To-Do List](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-returns-asces-lame-duck-to-do-list/) - When Congress returns on Tuesday, November 21, they face a post-election “lame-duck” session, facing a funding deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown and other lingering issues. Additionally, both parties are conducting leadership elections this week, parts of which will linger into weeks ahead. Party leadership, new Committee Chairs, and Ranking Members will all need
- [Trump Administration Releases National Climate Assessment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trump-administration-releases-national-climate-assessment/) - The effects of climate change are now touching communities across the country. These effects include year-round flooding, more risks associated with future disasters, increasing ozone levels as temperatures are rising, and more states are taking proactive steps to adapt to climate change impacts. Required by law, scientists in the Trump Administration last week released the
- [New Report Affirms Higher Gas Tax is Needed to Restore Our Interstates](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-report-affirms-higher-gas-tax-is-needed-to-restore-our-interstates/) - On Thursday, December 6, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Committee for a Study of the Future Interstate Highway System, and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) released a congressionally mandated report, “Renewing the National Commitment to the Interstate Highway System: A Foundation for the Future.” Norman R. Augustine, formerly of Lockheed Martin Corporation,
- [Secretary Chao and Lawmakers to Announce 2018 BUILD Grants](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/secretary-chao-and-lawmakers-to-announce-2018-build-grants/) - On Tuesday, U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao announced $1.5 billion worth of Build Utilizing Investments to leverage Development (BUILD) transportation grants. She was joined by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jack Reed (D-RI), Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and David Price (D-NC), and Mayor Jamael Brown of Youngstown, Ohio at a US
- [House Panel Examines Federal Energy Management](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-panel-examines-federal-energy-management/) - The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy recently held a hearing entitled, “Public Private Partnerships (P3s) for Federal Energy Management.” Committee members discussed the current status, challenges, and opportunities for increasing energy efficiency savings and conservation in federal facilities and programs, which would be done through the primary U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- [Nevada’s Infrastructure Grades Improve](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/nevadas-infrastructure-grades-improve/) - Today, Nevada civil engineers released the Nevada 2018 Infrastructure Report Card Las Vegas City Hall. Twelve categories of infrastructure earned an overall grade of a “C,” advancing from a “C-” in 2014. Among the category grade boosts was aviation, which went from a “C-” to a “C,” bridges, moving up from a “C-” to a
- [President Signs Earthquake Program Reauthorization](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/president-signs-earthquake-program-reauthorization/) - On December 11th, President Trump signed S. 1768, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), which reauthorizes the federal program to improve the nation’s earthquake preparedness for five years. The legislation is the first reauthorization of the NEHRP in 15 years and the program has operated without an authorization since October of 2009. In addition
- [2018 Sees 13 New State & Local Infrastructure Report Cards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2018-sees-13-new-state-local-infrastructure-report-cards/) - 2018 was a banner year for ASCE State Infrastructure Report Cards! Thirteen state and local report cards were released, each with a set of grades and information on regional infrastructure needs and opportunities. Importantly, these ASCE Report Cards are already yielding results. For example, in California, the 2018 Report Card for California’s Surface Transportation Infrastructure
- [A Look Back: 2018 at ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-look-back-2018-at-asce/) - With infrastructure making its way to back up to the top of peoples’ minds, 2018 was a busy year for ASCE Government Relations! ASCE released 12 state infrastructure report cards; advocated for and passed a number of federal bills, including the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill and the Water Resources Development
- [Government Shutdown Negatively Impacts Our Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/government-shutdown-negatively-impacts-our-infrastructure/) - The partial government shutdown, triggered by the dispute over President Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico, has entered its 19th day. Unfortunately, the shutdown is directly impacting infrastructure projects across the country. Many key federal agencies responsible for our nation’s infrastructure are not fully operational, which affects our nation’s roads, bridges, parks, and transit systems,
- [2019 Report Card for Washington’s Infrastructure: State earns an overall grade of a “C”; Transportation Grades Improve](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2019-report-card-for-washingtons-infrastructure-state-earns-an-overall-grade-of-a-c-transportation-grades-improve/) - This morning, the Inland Empire, Seattle, and Tacoma-Olympia Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2019 Report Card for Washington’s Infrastructure. Nine categories received an overall grade of a “C,” which is the same grade the state received in 2013. Despite the overall unchanging GPA, several categories saw significant progress.. Transportation infrastructure
- [Business Leaders Ready to Support Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/business-leaders-ready-to-support-infrastructure/) - President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thomas Donohue delivered his annual State of American Business address last week and called for significant action to modernize our infrastructure as a vital tool that is integral to opportunity and must treated with great urgency. This announcement coincides with strong voter support - the latest
- [2019 Report Card for Georgia’s Infrastructure: State earns overall grade of “C+,” Up from 2014 “C” Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2019-report-card-for-georgias-infrastructure-state-earns-overall-grade-of-c-up-from-2014-c-grade/) - This afternoon, the Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2019 Report Card for Georgia’s Infrastructure. Fourteen infrastructure categories were given an overall grade of “C+.” In 2014, the state received a cumulative GPA of a “C.” The following state’s transportation categories, bridges (“C+”), roads (“C+”), and transit (“D+”), saw grade increases
- [North Dakota Grades its Infrastructure: State Earns a "C"](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/north-dakota-grades-its-infrastructure-state-earns-a-c/) - The first-ever Report Card for North Dakota’s Infrastructure was published by the ASCE North Dakota Section. Eight categories of infrastructure received an overall grade of a “C,” an indication that infrastructure in the state is in mediocre condition overall. The Report Card was released at a press conference at Bismarck. Guest speakers included Senate Majority
- [ASCE Supports Public Financing Tools to Fund Key Infrastructure Projects](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-supports-public-financing-tools-to-fund-key-infrastructure-projects/) - This month, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), an ASCE coalition partner and lead of the Public Finance Network (PFN), released a report entitled, “Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure.” For well over a century, state and local governments and public entities across our nation have used tax-exempt bonds as a means to provide
- [Midwest Polar Vortex Impacts Critical Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/midwest-polar-vortex-impacts-critical-infrastructure/) - This past week, a blast of polar air covered much of the Midwest, closing schools and sending staff home early—causing businesses and restaurants to close shop before the end of the day. Piercing the Midwest with record low temperatures, infrastructure systems were also strained. Rail lines were snapped and gas-fed heaters ran alongside the rails
- [Civil Engineers Urge Congress to Pass Infrastructure Bill in 2019 after President Trump’s State of Union Address](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/civil-engineers-urge-congress-to-pass-infrastructure-bill-in-2019-after-president-trumps-state-of-union-address/) - The following is a statement by Robin A. Kemper, PE, President, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress on February 5, 2019: “We appreciate that the President identified infrastructure as one of his top priorities for legislative action this year, and indicated that it is not
- [Kentucky Grades its Infrastructure: State Earns a “C-”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/kentucky-grades-its-infrastructure-state-earns-a-c/) - The ASCE Kentucky Section released its 2019 Report Card for Kentucky’s Infrastructure, giving the state a “C-.” Civil engineers examined the state’s aviation (C+), bridges (C-), dams (D+), drinking water (C+), energy (B-), hazardous waste (D), levees (D+), roads (D+), solid waste (B-), and wastewater (C-).The Report Card was released at a press conference in
- [Will the South Carolina Legislature Make a Dam Mistake?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/will-the-south-carolina-legislature-make-a-dam-mistake/) - Dams in South Carolina are facing a serious threat. In the last five years, severe flooding as well as Hurricanes Matthew and Florence have caused nearly 80 dams to fail in South Carolina. Despite the recent history of costly dam failures in the Palmetto State, state legislators are considering two proposals that would significantly rollback
- [House Panel “Sounds the Alarm” on Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-panel-sounds-the-alarm-on-infrastructure-investment/) - On Thursday, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee held a hearing focused on the urgent need for a plan that invests in America’s infrastructure. The hearing, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Nation’s Infrastructure Cannot Wait," was led by U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio, chairman of the committee. Rep. DeFazio began
- [The Grades are In: Vermont’s Infrastructure GPA a “C”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-grades-are-in-vermonts-infrastructure-gpa-earns-a-c/) - The 2019 Report Card for Vermont’s Infrastructure was published today by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Nine categories of infrastructure – aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, roads, solid waste, stormwater and wastewater – earned cumulative GPA of a “C.” While the overall GPA was the same as what the state earned in 2014,
- [Lawmakers Reach Spending Deal for 2019](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/lawmakers-reach-spending-deal-for-2019/) - Lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week reached spending deal to avert a government shutdown and fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2019. Included in the package (P.L. 116-6) are the following infrastructure related spending levels: $86.5 billion overall for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT); $900 million for BUILD grants; $13.4
- [Senate Commerce Examines America’s Infrastructure Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-commerce-examines-americas-infrastructure-needs/) - On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation examined the opportunities for infrastructure improvement, including federal funding, financing programs, and permitting and regulatory streamlining at a hearing entitled, “America’s Infrastructure Needs: Keeping Pace with a Growing Economy.” The testimony the witnesses provided before the full committee hearing focused on the committee’s role
- [Northeast Ohio Infrastructure Gets “D+”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/northeast-ohio-infrastructure-gets-d/) - Northeast Ohio Infrastructure Gets “D+” The Cleveland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today released its 2019 Report Card for Northeast Ohio’s Infrastructure, grading seven categories of the region’s infrastructure, resulting in an overall grade point average of “D+” – which is the same overall grade the nation received in the 2017
- [ASCE 2019 President Robin A. Kemper Testifies to Congress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-2019-president-robin-a-kemper-testifies-to-congress/) - This week, ASCE 2019 President Robin A. Kemper, P.E., LEED AP, F.SEI, F.ASCE testified at a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies hearing regarding Fiscal Year 2020 funding. President Kemper testified on the importance of strategic, robust, and sustained investments that must be made quickly through long-term, reliable federal funding, as well as
- [Senate Commerce Subcommittee Examines Intermodal Connections](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-commerce-subcommittee-examines-intermodal-connections/) - On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety examined current multimodal transportation market and infrastructure, stakeholder needs, and Congress’ role in supporting multimodal freight movement as part of a surface transportation reauthorization. Committee Members heard from industry stakeholders on shared concerns, primarily focusing on the need for more revenue
- [House Transportation Examines Climate Change and Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-transportation-examines-climate-change-and-infrastructure/) - On Tuesday, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure examined the role the transportation sector plays in climate change, which included the dual track approach of mitigation and resiliency. Committee Members heard from individuals in the public and private sectors on ways to reduce carbon emissions and building resilient infrastructure. At this hearing, “Examining
- [New Airport Infrastructure Report Released](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-airport-infrastructure-report-released/) - This week, the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), an ASCE advocacy partner through the Beyond the Runway Coalition, released a report entitled “Terminally Challenged: Addressing the Infrastructure Funding Shortfall of America’s Airports.” The report’s findings support conclusions made in ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, and stressed the need for continued leadership and investment. The report
- [TRIP releases new report on Alabama road and bridge conditions: Alabama motorists are paying $5.3 billion annually in vehicle operating costs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/trip-releases-new-report-on-alabama-road-and-bridge-conditions-alabama-motorists-are-paying-5-3-billion-annually-in-vehicle-operating-costs/) - The national transportation research group TRIP released a new report on February 26, 2019, stating that deteriorated roads and bridges, congestion, and lack of desirable safety features are costing Alabama motorists $5.3 billion per year in extra vehicle operating costs, which is about $1,846 per driver, due to the cost of lost time waiting in
- [Civil Engineers Give Hawai‘i’s Infrastructure a D+ on First Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/civil-engineers-give-the-hawaiis-infrastructure-a-d-on-first-report-card/) - The Aloha State’s infrastructure sits in poor condition, mostly due to aging infrastructure, lack of funding, and sea level rise. Today, the Hawai‘i Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the inaugural 2019 Report Card for Hawai‘i’s Infrastructure, grading 11 categories of the region’s infrastructure, resulting in an overall grade point average
- [ASCE Members Take Infrastructure Investment Message to Congress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-members-take-infrastructure-investment-message-to-congress/) - On Tuesday March 12th and Wednesday, March 13th, 258 ASCE members from 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico, arrived on Capitol Hill to advocate for infrastructure and the civil engineering community. Armed with everyday civil engineering experiences, issues briefings from the ASCE Government Relations team, and insight from keynote speakers, Fly-In attendees met with over
- [ASCE Testifies on Resilient Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-testifies-on-resilient-infrastructure/) - On Wednesday, the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies held a stakeholder’s perspective hearing on building more resilient infrastructure. This Subcommittee determines how federal dollars are allocated for each of these issue areas. ASCE Board of Direction Member, Carol Haddock, P.E., testified alongside Laura Lightbody, Project Director for
- [House Transportation Examines Critical Airport Infrastructure Needs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-transportation-examines-critical-airport-infrastructure-needs/) - Much of the buzz on Capitol Hill has been infrastructure-related, which has spurred hearings, discussions, and meetings as a part of a legislative push aimed at developing and passing robust and broad infrastructure legislation. The House Transportation Committee continued the conversation around this legislative push on a critical component of infrastructure investment that keeps our
- [ASCE Members in Alaska and Montana Testify on Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-members-in-alaska-and-montana-testify-on-infrastructure-investment/) - Last weekend, ASCE members testified on the need for infrastructure investment in Alaska as a response to three hearings the Alaska House Finance Committee held in seven communities across the state. These hearings gave Alaskans the opportunity to respond to Gov. Mike Dunleavy's proposed budget, which included deep cuts in areas from healthcare to the Alaska
- [New Bridge Data Supports C+ Report Card Grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-bridge-data-supports-c-report-card-grade/) - The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) released its Bridge Report based on the data in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 2018 National Bridge Inventory database. ARTBA’s Bridge Report confirms the “C+” grade given in ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card. Both reports illustrate that while the overall number of bridges deemed structurally deficient
- [Report Reexamines Connected/ Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) and Public Policy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/report-reexamines-connected-autonomous-vehicles-cav-and-public-policy/) - It’s no April Fools’ Joke – technology is literally driving how people and goods move and automated vehicles are gaining more traction in the public policy world. On April 1st, Eno Center for Transportation released a report entitled, “Beyond Speculation 2.0: Automated Vehicles and Public Policy.” This report updates the Center’s 2017 report entitled, “Beyond
- [Ohio Legislature Reaches Agreement on Gas Tax Increase](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ohio-legislature-reaches-agreement-on-gas-tax-increase/) - Ohio drivers should soon start seeing traffic cones and roadwork signs, thanks to the recently passed Ohio gas tax increase. This small increase, which will cost the average Ohio driver less than $55 a year (depending on driving habits), is roughly equivalent to what one might spend on a daily cup of coffee for a
- [Voters Are Thirsty for Better Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/voters-attitudes-towards-good-water-infrastructure-decline/) - For many Americans, the condition of water infrastructure as “good” has consistently declined since 2016, from 59% in 2016 to 49% in 2019: 59% stated water infrastructure was good in 2016 and in 2019, 49%, which is a sharp decrease. Additionally, 74% of American voters are extremely concerned about chemicals and pollutants in the tap.
- [ASCE Seeks Full Funding for Fiscal Year 2020 Infrastructure Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-seeks-full-funding-for-fiscal-year-2020-infrastructure-programs/) - Spring is in the air here in Washington, and so has begun the appropriations process. In anticipation of fiscal year (FY) 2020 appropriations, ASCE sent a series of letters to Key Appropriators while also making it a key legislative ask during this year’s Federal Legislative Fly-In. As ASCE laid the groundwork to secure full funding
- [House Transportation Committee Examines Roadway Safety](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-transportation-committee-examines-roadway-safety/) - Capitol Hill has been buzzing with infrastructure-related talks as of late, which has spurred hearings, discussions, and meetings as a part of a legislative push aimed at developing and passing robust and broad infrastructure legislation. The House Transportation Committee continued the conversation around this legislative push with one of the most important issues to consider
- [ASCE Submits Public Comments to Proposed Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-submits-public-comments-to-proposed-waters-of-the-u-s-wotus-rule/) - In an Executive Order signed by the President in 2017 and then followed through on in December 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released a proposed rule to redefine the scope of the federal government’s jurisdiction over “waters of the United States (WOTUS)” covered by the
- [Civil Engineers Encouraged by White House Meeting on Infrastructure; Now It's Time for Congress to Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/civil-engineers-encouraged-by-white-house-meeting-on-infrastructure-now-its-time-for-congress-to-act/) - Washington – The following is a statement by Robin A. Kemper, PE, President, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in response to the meeting on infrastructure between President Trump, House Speaker Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Schumer: “The American Society of Civil Engineers was thrilled to see President Trump, House Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Democratic Leader
- [The Powers Unite: Infrastructure Investment is Coming](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-powers-unite-infrastructure-investment-is-coming/) - As bumpy as our streets may seem these days, our federal leaders seemed to have smoothed things out on the topic of infrastructure this past week. On April 30th, President Trump, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met to discuss a $2 trillion comprehensive bipartisan infrastructure package for the
- [U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Hears Infrastructure Investment Priorities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/u-s-house-transportation-and-infrastructure-committee-members-discuss-infrastructure-investment-priorities/) - There’s more blooming this spring than just flowers; so are discussions in the House and Senate on infrastructure investment. This week, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a Members’ Day Hearing as an opportunity for all Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss their infrastructure investment priorities before the Committee. Lawmakers
- [Iowa Infrastructure GPA Improves to a C](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/iowa-infrastructure-gpa-improves-to-a-c/) - The Iowa Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2019 Report Card for Iowa’s Infrastructure yesterday. Twelve categories, including aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, inland waterways, levees, parks, rail, roads, solid waste and wastewater were included in this iteration. The last Report Card for Iowa’s Infrastructure was released in 2015, and
- [Oregon’s Infrastructure Earns a Mediocre Grade of “C-”](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/oregons-infrastructure-earns-a-mediocre-grade-of-c/) - Oregon’s infrastructure sits in mediocre condition, earning an overall grade of a “C-” in the most recent Report Card for Oregon’s Infrastructure, which was released by the American Society of Civil Engineers on Wednesday. The Report Card graded 10 categories of infrastructure including energy, drinking water, roads, bridges and more. The Report Card offered analysis
- [Infrastructure Week: #BuildForTomorrow](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-week-buildfortomorrow/) - The mood this Infrastructure Week was optimistic, with the timing perfectly sandwiched between two important meetings: the April 30th discussion between Democratic leaders in Congress and President Trump to discuss a $2 trillion investment solution and a scheduled next week to discuss funding solutions for this plan. Excitement was in the air from the DMV to Texas,
- [Congress and President Trump: Come together for #InfrastructureNow](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-and-president-trump-come-together-for-infrastructurenow/) - President Eisenhower built the federal highway system. President Reagan and Congress later fixed it. Tomorrow, President Trump and Congress have a historic opportunity to revitalize America and bring our infrastructure into the 21st century. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) rated the overall condition of our nation’s infrastructure a cumulative grade of D+ on
- [Infrastructure & Science Funding Bills Move Through House Committees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-science-funding-bills-move-through-house-committees/) - The House Appropriations Committee was hard at work addressing infrastructure and science education this week, which is perfect timing after last week’s nation-wide Infrastructure Week push. The committee passed bills to set aside funding for a number of infrastructure categories including water, energy, and national parks, while the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
- [New Bipartisan Report Stresses Investing in Nation’s Infrastructure is Common Sense](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-bipartisan-report-stresses-investing-in-nations-infrastructure-is-common-sense/) - Last week’s meeting between President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Schumer, and Democratic leaders that was supposed to turn the $2 trillion infrastructure bill discussions into policy and funding proposals was interfered by politics once again. Regardless of political drama in DC, the House and Senate are going full steam ahead in introducing infrastructure
- [Several High-Profile Disasters Bring A Renewed Focus on Resilient Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/several-high-profile-disasters-bring-a-renewed-focus-on-resilient-infrastructure/) - The saying goes “April showers bring May flowers,” but here we are at the beginning of June – one day closer to summer vacation and the start of beach season, and the April showers haven’t stopped. Flooding, along with a plethora of other natural disasters across the country, from Hurricanes Michael and Florence to the
- [Massive, bipartisan transportation package approved in Illinois](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/massive-bipartisan-transportation-package-approved-in-illinois/) - Illinois has just made giant strides in modernizing the state’s surface transportation—it became the fourth state of 2019 to increase its gas tax. Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) signed into law a 19-cent per gallon gas tax increase, doubling the previous rate to a total of 38 cents per gallon, as part of a $45 billion
- [ASCE Says Farewell to Brian Pallasch After 20 Years](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-says-farewell-to-brian-pallasch-after-20-years/) - After two decades of energetic and skilled service to ASCE and the civil engineering profession, Brian Pallasch, who served as Managing Director of Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives, is leaving ASCE to take on his next professional challenge. His career journey takes him to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he will serve as the Executive Vice
- [Innovations in Seismology: Fiber Optics Help Maintain America’s Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/innovations-in-seismology-fiber-optics-help-maintain-americas-infrastructure/) - The Seismological Society of America hosted a briefing on June 17 on fiber optic analyses, proving that using fiber optic analyses could be instrumental to the maintenance and safety of America’s infrastructure. Panelists included Herb Wang from the University of Wisconsin- Madison and Nate Lindsay from the University of California, Berkley, and they focused on
- [National Levee Safety Program Gets Some Love in the FY20 Minibus](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-levee-safety-program-gets-some-love-in-the-fy20-minibus/) - Tis the season for appropriations! The fiscal year 2020 (FY20) appropriations process is well underway, and the House of Representatives passed the first minibus of FY20 spending bills, H.R. 2740, which contained a blockbuster win for ASCE: increased funding for the National Levee Safety Program (NLSP)! Although the minibus does not fund the program at
- [House Tees Up Second FY20 Minibus](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-tees-up-second-fy20-minibus/) - This week, the House began voting on its second FY20 “minibus,” or spending package. H.R. 3055 includes the following appropriations bills: Transportation, Housing & Urban Development; Interior & Environment; Commerce, Justice, and Science; Military Construction & Veterans Affairs; and Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food & Drug Administration. Of particular interest to ASCE are programs that
- [Grassroots Ad Campaign Targets Congress and Trump Administration, Highlights Urgent Need for Infrastructure Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/grassroots-ad-campaign-targets-congress-and-trump-administration-highlights-urgent-need-for-infrastructure-investment/) - Our transportation network is the backbone of the economy. To keep that network strong, we must modernize and maintain our roads, bridges, and other transportation networks. However, we’re still driving over potholes, seeing the aftermath of a water main break, and sitting stuck in traffic for hours—42 hours a year in fact. We can no
- [Thirteen States Increase Their Gas Tax – Just in Time for Summer](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/thirteen-states-increase-their-gas-tax-just-in-time-for-summer/) - Across the country, many states are proving that funding and modernizing infrastructure is a key priority. We just saw Illinois pass a massive, bipartisan transportation package in June as a part of the “Rebuild Illinois Plan,” which created new revenue for roads and bridges, as well as increased the vehicle registration fee and added an
- [Preserving the Spectrum Saves Lives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/preserving-the-spectrum-saves-lives/) - Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), like technology, is literally changing how people and goods move in our society. Through minimized human error, enhanced ride-share opportunities, and improved mobility in under served communities, CAVs have the ability to reduce traffic accidents, decrease travel time and congestion, and increase accessibility in underserved communities. CAVs provide the benefit
- [BulidStrong Forum Focuses on Resiliency and Mitigation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bulidstrong-forum-focuses-on-resiliency-and-mitigation/) - The Build Strong Coalition convened the first of three forums on disaster mitigation and resiliency, this one focused on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. At the forum, ASCE’s Executive Director Tom Smith, ENV.SP., CAE, F.ASCE spoke on a panel about the need to achieve resilience in public
- [Senate Panel Moves on Surface Transportation Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-panel-moves-on-surface-transportation-bill/) - Bipartisanship was in the air on Capitol Hill this week. If there’s one issue both political parties can agree on, that’s infrastructure. This was evident this week as the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee introduced, marked up, and voted out of Committee S. 2302, America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (ATIA). This legislation
- [ASCE at NCSL 2019: Resiliency In Focus at the 50-State Legislative Conference](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-at-ncsl-2019-resiliency-in-focus-at-the-50-state-legislative-conference/) - More than 5,500 state lawmakers and legislative staff from the U.S. and beyond attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) annual Legislative Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. The meeting provides a platform for lawmakers, staff, and other public policy professionals to learn from experts, as well as each other, about solutions to the country’s most
- [FEMA Unveils New National Mitigation Investment Strategy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fema-unveils-new-national-mitigation-investment-strategy/) - National Preparedness Month (NPM) hits September 1, and has a slight head start, with a new strategy from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help improve coordinated efforts and effectiveness of risk management actions that would avoid, reduce, or transfer risks from natural hazards – including severe weather—across sectors. The National Mitigation Investment Strategy
- [Big Travel Weekend Coincides with New Traffic Report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/big-travel-weekend-coincides-with-new-traffic-report/) - This weekend marks the last (unofficial) weekend of summer, and with the long weekend just hours away, people across the country will be hitting the road. Another holiday means more holiday traffic, which shines a spotlight on the need to improve our transportation infrastructure. According to the travel industry group Airlines for America, about 17.5
- [U.S. Department of Agriculture Spotlights Inland Waterways with Town Hall and New Report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/u-s-department-of-agriculture-spotlights-inland-waterways-with-town-hall-and-new-report/) - On Wednesday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Assistant Secretary of the Army R.D. James hosted a town hall outside of St. Louis to highlight the relationship between the inland waterways and the American agriculture sector. Bill Stahlman, PE, M.ASCE represented the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at the town hall, offering
- [August Recess Winds Down, but All Eyes and Ears on Automated Vehicles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/august-recess-winds-down-but-all-eyes-and-ears-on-automated-vehicles/) - Automated systems are making their way into our commercial trucks and buses, intriguing both federal and state Departments of Transportation. This interest edges us closer to seeing more of these on the road, which means factors such as safety, regulation, and funding must be taken into consideration. In recent weeks, we saw the American Association
- [Congress is Back in Session: Here’s What to Watch For](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congress-is-back-in-session-heres-what-to-watch-for/) - Now that summer has ‘unofficially’ ended, Congress returns to D.C. with a laundry list of items to accomplish before wrapping up the 2019 legislative session. However, what’s most pressing is that Congress must pass all 12 appropriations (funding) bills before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2019 to prevent a government shutdown.
- [Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Helps Cities and States Prepare for the Future Now](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/resilience-revolving-loan-fund-helps-cities-and-states-prepare-for-the-future-now/) - We’re at peak hurricane season, with the recent Hurricane Dorian squeaking by the Carolinas, but devastating the Bahamas. At the same time in Houston, torrential rain and deadly flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda is canceling flights, leaving hundreds of cars abandoned in the roads, and turning roads into rivers. Now is an
- [Update on the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations Process](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/update-on-the-fiscal-year-2020-appropriations-process/) - This week, the House passed a stopgap spending measure, or continuing resolution (CR), to fund the government through November 21, 2019. The current fiscal year expires on September 30, and without a stopgap measure, a government shutdown will occur. While the House passed 10 of its 12 Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations bills before the
- [Congressional Briefing on Resilience in Puerto Rico Highlights ASCE 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-briefing-on-resilience-in-puerto-rico-highlights-asce-7/) - The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) held a Capitol Hill briefing on Tuesday to examine resiliency in Puerto Rico two years after Hurricane Maria. In his opening remarks, ASCE’s Executive Director Tom Smith, ENV.SP., CAE, F.ASCE stressed that building resilient infrastructure was in the best interest of the American taxpayer, as every dollar spent
- [ASCE Testifies on Country’s Pressing Infrastructure Needs Before House Budget Committee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-testifies-on-countrys-pressing-infrastructure-needs-before-house-budget-committee/) - On September 25, the House Committee on the Budget, whose chief responsibility is to draft an annual concurrent resolution on the budget that provides a Congressional framework for spending and revenue levels, held is first hearing focusing on the nation’s infrastructure in recent memory. ASCE Board member and Director of Houston Public Works Carol Haddock
- [Senate FY20 Appropriations Updates](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-appropriations-updates/) - Thanks to advocacy by ASCE’s Key Contacts and the U.S. Levee Safety Coalition - of which ASCE is a member - the Senate Appropriations Committee matched the House's $15 million proposed funding level for the National Levee Safety Program’s levee inventory in its FY20 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill, which passed out of the
- [103-Year-Old FHWA Rule that Prohibits Innovation Repealed](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-supports-innovation-and-safety/) - For the past century, states were not allowed to use “proprietary” products on their federally funded projects. In other words, states could not use federal aid to use or buy patented or propriety products and also limited specifications or processes for bridge and highway projects eligible for funds under the federal-aid highway programs –even if

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- [2025 Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/) - See how America's infrastructure is graded by ASCE. Explore grades, state-by-state data, and solutions for roads, bridges, water, energy, and transit.
- [Making the Grade: US Infrastructure Assessment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/) - Every four years, ASCE provides a comprehensive US infrastructure assessment for 18 major categories in our Infrastructure Report Card. Learn more.
- [Flowing Forward](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/flowing-forward-storymap/)
- [ASCE Infrastructure StoryMaps](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/all-story-maps/) - Infrastructure shapes how communities across the nation live, work, and grow. ASCE’s StoryMaps tell the story of America’s infrastructure: its history, the challenges we face, and how communities are addressing those challenges. Through data, visuals, and real-world examples, these StoryMaps highlight solutions that can build a safer, more resilient future. Flowing Forward A look at
- [Grading the States](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/grading-the-states-storymap/) - Explore how ASCE's state report cards grade infrastructure, from roads to water systems, and see grades and actions shaping safer, stronger communities.
- [ASCE in the News](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/news-insights/asce-in-the-news/) - Keep up with the latest in US infrastructure news from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- [Events RSVP](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/rsvp/) - ASCE Innovation Forum Wednesday, May 6 8:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. ET Reservoir Center 301 Water St. SE Washington, DC 20003 Join the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on May 6 to learn and engage on innovations shaping infrastructure and delivering results. Highlighting recommendations from ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the
- [Events](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/news-insights/events-webinars/) - Click for the latest in US infrastructure news from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- [Gamechangers Reception](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechangers-reception/) - Thanks for your interest in the ASCE Gamechangers Reception. We’ll provide information about our 2027 event once it is available.
- [Ground Level Resiliency: How Communities Can Lead](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/resilience-toolkit-storymap/)
- [2026 Infrastructure Investment Forum](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-investment-forum/) - Join us in-person or online on February 18, 2026 to learn how the public and private sector are collaborating to find new infrastructure investment solutions.
- [Report Card Release - Live from the Newseum!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/report-card-release-live-from-the-newseum/) - Watch the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card release here on March 9, starting at 9:30 a.m. ET. Schedule of events includes: 9:30 am – 2017 Infrastructure Report Card Grades and Solutions Reveal: Tom Smith, ENV.SP., CAE, F.ASCE, Executive Director, ASCE Greg DiLoreto, P.E., P.LS., D. WREPres. 13 ASCE, Chair, ASCE Committee on America’s Infrastructure Norma Jean Mattei,
- [NCSL2020](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/ncsl2020/) - Failure to Act Economic Reports | These studies quantify how persistent failure to invest in our aging infrastructure impacts the economy, including GDP, jobs, personal disposable income, and business sales. The latest reports from 2020 examine the water/wastewater and electricity sectors. America’s Construction-Ready Infrastructure Projects | Our future economic prosperity relies on modern infrastructure, and our immediate
- [Make Infrastructure a Priority](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/make-infrastructure-a-priority/) - The American Society of Civil Engineers has been warning of the safety and economic implications of our deteriorating infrastructure for the past 20 years. The Infrastructure Report Card has yet to give an overall grade higher than a ‘D+.’ D+AviationCBridgesC+BroadbandD+DamsC-Drinking WaterD+EnergyCHazardous WasteC-Inland WaterwaysD+LeveesMarine HighwaysBPortsC-Public ParksB-RailResource Center: AirportsResource Center: Broadband, Parks, Schools, Hazardous Waste & Solid
- [The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Breakdown](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-breakdown/) - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law in November of 2021. Get the infrastructure bill breakdown with key highlights here.
- [Twin Ports Area’s Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/twinportsarea/) - 2018 Report Card GPA: C The infrastructure in the Twin Ports region merits an overall “C” grade. Our infrastructure is mediocre and requires increased attention. An expert team of over 20 civil engineers and industry professionals from 16 organizations was assembled to evaluate seven infrastructure categories of the Twin Ports area. The results have been
- [The Impact](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-impact/) - For the U.S. economy to be the most competitive, we need a first-class infrastructure system. Yet today, our systems are failing to keep pace with our needs.
- [State Infrastructure Facts](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-by-state-infrastructure/) - Click to see your state infrastructure rankings compiled from ASCE's report cards for all 50 US states and the District of Columbia.
- [Riverside and San Bernardino Counties Inland Empire Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/sbrivercounties/) - 2020 Report Card GPA: C Riverside and San Bernardino (Inland Empire) Counties are among the fastest growing areas in California. Not only is commercial and industrial development in the region booming, but these counties continue to provide affordable housing to families moving east from high-cost coastal cities. Riverside County is now the fourth largest County
- [Northeast Ohio Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/northeastohio/) - Northeast Ohio’s 2019 Report Card GPA: D+ Every four years, America’s civil engineers provide a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s infrastructure in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card. Using a simple A to F school report card format, the Report Card examines current infrastructure conditions and needs, assigning grades and making recommendations to
- [Acknowledgments](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/acknowledgements/) - ASCE's Infrastructure Report Card is possible thanks to the support of many organizations during the infrastructure research and preparation process. See more.
- [Kern County’s Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/kerncounty/) - 2018 Report Card GPA: C Kern County is the 3rd largest geographically in California with 8,161 square miles – larger than Connecticut and Delaware combined. Bakersfield is the largest city and the county seat with 376,000 people. This makes Bakersfield the 9th largest city in California and the 52nd largest in the nation – larger than Cincinnati, Ohio, or
- [#GameChangers: Innovative Infrastructure Solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechangers/) - Across the USA, infrastructure breakthroughs are paving the way for the future, and we are excited to share these innovative infrastructure solutions with you.
- [Infrastructure Investment Forum Online](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-investment-forum-online/) - Infrastructure Investment Forum February 18, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST Programming begins at 9 a.m. Meridiam 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC Thanks for your RSVP to attend the event broadcast on Zoom. The full agenda and list of speakers is available here. Add this event to your calendar Add to Outlook
- [U.S. Infrastructure Grade: Explore the Categories](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-categories/) - Learn about the U.S. Infrastructure Grade, and explore the 18 categories assessed in the ASCE 2025 Report Card. See where progress was made, trends, and more.
- [Solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solutions/) - For sustainable infrastructure solutions, ASCE urges an agenda that prioritizes investment, resilience, forward-thinking policies, and innovation. Learn more.
- [Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation Resource Center](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/iijaresources/) - An ASCE member-only, one-stop shop for understanding and tracking implementation of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- [Test page](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/test-page/) - test page description
- [Story Map](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/story-map/)
- [2025 Release Event & Solutions Summit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2025-release-event/) - The ASCE Solutions Summit followed the release of its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, focusing on next steps for raising the grade. Learn more.
- [Story Map](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solutions/story-map/)
- [Report Card History](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/report-card-history/) - As a leading advocate for national infrastructure improvements, ASCE prepares its comprehensive Infrastructure Report Card every four years. Learn more.
- [ASCE Committee on America's Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/about-asce/advisory-council/) - The ASCE Committee on America’s Infrastructure assesses all relevant data and reports, consults with experts, and assigns grades. Learn more about our members.
- [Investment Pays](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/economics/) - Introduction In 2024, ASCE provided its latest economic estimate on the investment needed for infrastructure categories to reach and maintain a state of good repair, which would be reflected in the Report Card with a B. This data shows progress made in infrastructure, while highlighting increasing needs ahead. ASCE’s 2024 Bridging the Gap study, which
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- [About ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/about-asce/) - The ASCE is the oldest national engineering organization, representing more than 160,000 civil engineers and advocating for the care of U.S. infrastructure.
- [ASCE's 2021 American Infrastructure Report Card | GPA: C- Home 2024](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/home/) - Every 4 years, the ASCE Report Card for America’s Infrastructure assesses the infrastructure & assigns grades based on its condition & investments needed.
- [COVID-19 Resources](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/economics/covid-19-resources/) - Because of the impact of COVID-19 on US infrastructure, Congress should make infrastructure investment a centerpiece of its immediate response and long-term economic recovery strategy.
- [Take Action](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/take-action/) - Get involved with ASCE and learn more about how to fix America's infrastructure here.
- [Infrastructure Failure to Act Report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-impact/failure-to-act-report/) - ASCE’s Infrastructure Failure Report analyzes how failure to invest in our aging infrastructure impacts the U.S. economy and how to get on the right track.
- [Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-iija/) - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides significant new funding to improve the condition of infrastructure systems across the country. IIJA is the largest investment in the resilience of physical and natural systems in American History. The IIJA represents the culmination of more than 20 years of advocacy and education by ASCE members to
- [IIJA Charts: Infrastructure Law Projects Showing Progress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/iija-charts/) - Investments from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is beginning to spur improvements in America’s built environment. The IIJA, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has begun to reverse decades of underinvestment in our transportation and water systems. Bridges In Poor Condition The number of bridges in poor condition is slowly ticking
- [Container Ship Size Through the Years](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/container-ship-size-through-the-years/) - Container Ship Size Through the Years1968197219801984199619972002200320052006201220132014/152018Encounter Bay 1,530 teu Hamburg Express 2,950 teu Neptune Garnet 4,100 teu American New York 4,600 teu Regina Maersk 6,400 teu Susan Maersk 8,000+ teu Charlotte Maersk 8,890 teu Anna Maersk 9,000 teu Gjertrud Maersk 10,000+ teu Emma Maersk 11,000+ teu Marco Polo (CMA CGM) 16,000+ teu Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller
- [Water & Wastewater Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-impact/explore-infographics/water-wastewater-investment/) - Water & Wastewater Investment Drinking Wastewater 155,000 DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS ACROSS THE U.S. 800,000 MILES OF PUBLIC SEWAGE PIPES IN THE U.S. 500,000 MILES OF PRIVATE LATERAL SEWERS MANY WATER MAINS AND PIPES WERE LAID IN THE EARLY TO MID-20th CENTURY WITH A LIFESPAN OF 75-100 YEARS DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS ACROSS THE U.S. 56 MILLION
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- [Surface Transportation Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-impact/explore-infographics/surface-transportation-infrastructure/) - View the latest facts about US surface transportation infrastructure in this ASCE infographic.
- [Gas Tax Holidays - Get the Facts](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gas-tax-holidays-get-the-facts/) - Gas prices are volatile right now, but are gas tax holidays a good idea? Get the facts here.
- [Infrastructure Is Everywhere](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-is-everywhere/) - Infrastructure is how our goods are delivered, our supply chains connected, our health and safety protected. Infrastructure is everywhere.
- [What Legislators Are Saying](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/take-action/what-legislators-are-saying/) - Take a look at what mayors, governors, representatives, and Congress are saying about infrastructure in our country. You can join the conversation too!
- [Join the Conversation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/take-action/join-the-conversation/) - Take a look at what people are saying about infrastructure and investments in our country. You can join the conversation too!
- [BIL Project Map](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/bil-project-map/) - All 50 states are seeing the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with funds going toward fixing potholes, rehabilitating bridges & more. See the map.
- [Event Calendar](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/event-calendar/) - Visit ASCE's Infrastructure Report Card Event Calendar for a list of webinar series and more events throughout the year.
- [Resilience Toolkit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/resilience-toolkit/) - The ASCE resilience toolkit can help you understand what resources are available to help protect against hazards that impact your community. Learn more.
- [Sitemap](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/sitemap/) - Marine Highways Resource Center: Transit & Rail Resource Center: Broadband, Parks, Schools, Hazardous Waste & Solid Waste Resource Center: Roads & Bridges Resource Center: Ports & Inland Waterways Resource Center: Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resource Center: Energy Resource Center: Airports Resource Center: Dams & Levees Resource Center: Drinking Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Resource Center:
- [2021 Solutions Summit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2021-release-event/) - Join the American Society of Civil Engineers as they release their 2021 Report Card for America's Infrastructure.
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- [America’s Construction-Ready Infrastructure Projects](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/stimulus-relief-map/) - The pandemic negatively impacted American infrastructure projects -- and workers. Stimulus relief can change that. View the map of construction-ready projects.
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- [2013 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/report-card-history/2013-report-card/) - The 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure graded 16 sectors, adding ports for the first time. Six sectors (solid waste, drinking water, wastewater, roads, bridges, and rail) each experienced incremental improvements since the last assessment in 2009. For the first time, the Report Card was available as a digital application that includes videos, state by
- [2009 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/report-card-history/2009-report-card/) - The 2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure assigned a cumulative grade of D to the nation’s infrastructure and noted a five-year investment need of $2.2 trillion from all levels of government and the private sector. ASCE’s 2009 Report Card provided an assessment of the condition and need for investment of 15 infrastructure categories, including, for
- [2005 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/report-card-history/2005-report-card/) - The 2005 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure assigned a cumulative grade of D for the nation’s infrastructure. The condition of our nation’s roads, bridges, drinking water systems and other public works had shown little to no improvement since 2001, with some areas sliding toward failing grades. ASCE estimated an investment need of $1.6 trillion over
- [2003 Progress Report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/report-card-history/2003-progress-report/) - The 2003 Progress Report for America’s Infrastructure found that the condition of the nation’s roads, bridges, drinking water systems and other public works have showed little improvement since they were graded an overall D+ in 2001, with some areas sliding toward failing grades. View the 2003 Progress Report Back to Report Card History
- [2001 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/report-card-history/2001-report-card/) - The 2001 Report Card gave the nation’s infrastructure a cumulative grade of “D+” for 12 infrastructure areas. To remedy America’s current and looming problem, ASCE estimates a needed $ 1.3 trillion investment over the next five years and called for a renewed partnership between citizens, local, state and federal governments, and the private sector. Grades
- [1998 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/making-the-grade/report-card-history/1998-report-card/) - When the federal government indicated it would not be updating Fragile Foundations: A Report on America’s Public Works after a decade, ASCE used the approach and methodology to publish the first Report Card on America’s Infrastructure in 1998. The first Report Card graded 10 categories, giving an overall grade of D. View the 1998 Report
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## Events

- [ASCE’s IIJA Implementation Series: Building A More Resilient Grid](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/events/asces-iija-implementation-series-building-a-more-resilient-grid/) - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will invest a historic $73 billion to rebuild our nation’s electric grid and will include provisions aimed at reinforcing its resilience. The Department of Energy (DOE) will receive the majority of the funds dedicated to grid reliability and resilience, and the agency is now responsible for standing up

## States

- [New York](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/new-york/) - Review ASCE's New York Infrastructure Report Card, and learn how upgrades in roads, transit, and water systems could benefit residents statewide.
- [Alabama](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/alabama/) - View the most recent Alabama Infrastructure Report Card. See what factors impact infrastructure resilience and what steps should be taken to improve its grade.
- [Puerto Rico](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/puerto-rico/) - Explore ASCE's Puerto Rico Infrastructure Report Card, and learn how improvements in power, transportation, and water systems could support long-term recovery.
- [Arizona](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/arizona/) - View the most recent Arizona Infrastructure Report Card, and see how different factors impact its networks. View grades across nine infrastructure categories.
- [Arkansas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/arkansas/) - See the most recent report card for Arkansas infrastructure and how necessary investments could improve safety and economic conditions for residents.
- [California](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/california/) - Take a look at the infrastructure report card for California as put together by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- [Colorado](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/colorado-infrastructure/) - Click here to check out the Colorado infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
- [Connecticut](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/connecticut/) - See Connecticut’s latest Infrastructure Report Card. Explore concerns about its aging infrastructure and how investments can impact and improve everyday life.
- [Delaware](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/delaware/) - Review Delaware’s Infrastructure Report Card and how strategic improvements could enhance safety, sustainability, and economic vitality.
- [District of Columbia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/district-of-columbia/) - View the Washington D.C. Infrastructure Report Card, and explore how investments in transportation, water, and energy could enhance resilience.
- [Florida](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/florida/) - Learn more about Florida's infrastructure needs including transport, water and more.
- [Georgia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/georgia/) - Explore Georgia’s Infrastructure Report Card to see how they've made progress and how they're addressing continuing challenges across 14 categories.
- [Hawaii](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/hawaii/) - Explore the most recent Hawaii Infrastructure Report Card and see how investments and upgrades are vital to defending against natural disasters.
- [Idaho](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/idaho/) - Take a look at the infrastructure report card for Idaho as put together by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- [Illinois](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/illinois/) - View the latest Illinois Infrastructure Report Card across 11 categories and see how they're addressing issues of aging infrastructure, weather, and population.
- [Indiana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/indiana/) - See the Indiana Infrastructure Report Card and explore how investments in transportation and schools could support future development and a healthy economy.
- [Iowa](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/iowa/) - Explore the Iowa Infrastructure Report Card and see how improvements in roads, bridges, and water systems could benefit residents and businesses.
- [Kentucky](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/kentucky/) - Explore the Kentucky Infrastructure Report Card and see how necessary upgrades, particularly to water infrastructure, could enhance safety and sustainability.
- [Louisiana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/louisiana/) - Want to learn more about the Louisiana infrastructure problems and how you can help fix them? Click here to learn more!
- [Maine](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/maine/) - Explore Maine’s Infrastructure Report Card across 16 categories to see how improvements in transportation, energy, and water systems improve resilience.
- [Maryland](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/maryland/) - See why Maryland's Infrastructure Grade remained a 'C' in 2025. Learn about solutions to improve the grade.
- [Massachusetts](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/massachusetts/) - View Massachusetts’ Infrastructure Report Card to explore the state’s challenges and how investing in an aging infrastructure can boost the state's economy.
- [Michigan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/michigan/) - Explore the Michigan Infrastructure Report Card and learn how upgrades in roads, bridges, and water systems could enhance quality of life for its citizens.
- [Minnesota](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/minnesota/) - Want to learn more about the Minnesota infrastructure problems and how you can help fix them? Click here to learn more!
- [Mississippi](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/mississippi/) - Review the Mississippi Infrastructure Report Card and explore how strategic improvements could enhance connectivity and economic growth.
- [Missouri](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/missouri/) - Explore ASCE's Missouri Infrastructure Report Card across 11 categories, and see how modernization efforts could strengthen roads, bridges, and utilities.
- [Montana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/montana/) - View the Montana Infrastructure Report Card and learn how smart investments could enhance transportation and public services across the state.
- [Nebraska](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/nebraska/) - Explore the ASCE's Nebraska Infrastructure Report Card, and see how improvements in water, roads, and schools could support future growth.
- [Nevada](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/nevada/) - Want to learn more about the Nevada infrastructure problems and how you can help fix them? Click here to learn more!
- [New Hampshire](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/new-hampshire/) - View ASCE's New Hampshire Infrastructure Report Card, and learn how prioritizing modernization efforts could enhance public safety and rectify energy gaps.
- [New Jersey](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/new-jersey/) - Explore the New Jersey Infrastructure Report Card and see how infrastructure investments could boost economic vitality and resilience.
- [New Mexico](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/new-mexico/) - Review ASCE's New Mexico Infrastructure Report Card, and see how strategic investments in schools, dams, and transportation are needed across the state.
- [North Carolina](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/north-carolina/) - Learn more about North Carolina infrastructure in the North Carolina Report Card created by ASCE. Report details issues related to water, education, & more.
- [North Dakota](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/north-dakota/) - Review the North Dakota Infrastructure Report Card across eight categories, and see how modernization efforts could strengthen transportation and utilities.
- [Oklahoma](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/oklahoma/) - See the Oklahoma Infrastructure Report Card, and learn how upgrades in roads, bridges, and utilities could positively impact residents and businesses.
- [Oregon](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/oregon/) - Explore the Oregon Infrastructure Report Card, and see how consistent investments could improve conditions and enable future growth.
- [Pennsylvania](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/pennsylvania/) - View ASCE's Pennsylvania Infrastructure Report Card, and see how necessary upgrades could strengthen roads, bridges, and water systems across the state.
- [Rhode Island](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/rhode-island/) - Review the Rhode Island Infrastructure Report Card across seven categories, and explore why investments are necessary for ports, wastewater, and drinking water.
- [South Carolina](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/south-carolina/) - See ASCE's South Carolina Infrastructure Report Card across eight categories, and learn how modernization efforts could boost infrastructure reliability.
- [South Dakota](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/south-dakota/) - Explore the South Dakota Infrastructure Report Card to understand how strategic investments could improve the state's infrastructure networks.
- [Tennessee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/tennessee/) - View the Tennessee Infrastructure Report Card and learn how improvements in key sectors could support the state's economic and population growth.
- [Vermont](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/vermont/) - View the Vermont Infrastructure Report Card and learn how needed investments could improve the condition, maintenance, and resilience of its infrastructure.
- [Washington](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/washington/) - See ASCE's Washington Infrastructure Report Card, and explore how modernization efforts could enhance resilience and sustainability.
- [Wyoming](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/wyoming/) - Review the Wyoming Infrastructure Report Card and explore the unique challenges the state faces in improving and sustaining its infrastructure.
- [Alaska](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/alaska/) - See the most recent report card for Alaska infrastructure and how investments impact our way of life and economic success. View grades across 12 categories.
- [Texas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/texas/) - See ASCE's Texas Infrastructure Report Card, and discover how necessary investments could enhance transportation, utilities, and sustainability.
- [Wisconsin](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/wisconsin/) - View the Wisconsin Infrastructure Report Card, and learn how strategic investments could strengthen the state's transportation and utilities.
- [Kansas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/kansas/) - View the Kansas Infrastructure Report Card to understand how critical infrastructure in urban and rural communities impacts economic conditions.
- [Virginia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/virginia/) - Explore the Virginia Infrastructure Report Card across 11 categories and see how investments in transportation could improve economic resilience.
- [Utah](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/utah/) - Want to learn more about the Utah infrastructure problems and how you can help fix them? Click here to learn more!
- [West Virginia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/west-virginia/) - Find out more about the infrastructure of West Viginia from their American Society of Civil Engineers Infrastructure Report Card.
- [Ohio](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/ohio/) - Get the most up-to-date information about Ohio infrastructure from the American Society of Civil Engineers state infrastructure report card.

## Categories

- [Resource Center: Broadband, Parks, Schools, Hazardous Waste & Solid Waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/resource-center-broadband-parks-schools-hazardous-waste-solid-waste/) - The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – IIJA - represents a historic, once-in-a-generation investment in our roads, bridges, water and wastewater networks, ports, electric grid, dams, and more. It increases funding, makes smart improvements to policy such as streamlining permitting, and it creates new programs targeted at almost all 17 categories in the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The bill is a significant down payment on the $2.5 trillion infrastructure investment gap that was identified in the 2021 Report Card and will benefit American businesses and families for years to come.
- [Resource Center: Transit & Rail](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-transit-rail/) - The IIJA represents the largest investment in passenger rail in the past 50 years, amounting to an additional $66 billion in rail investments over the next five years.
- [Resource Center: Drinking Water, Wastewater & Stormwater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-drinking-water-wastewater-stormwater/) - The IIJA provides $55 billion to upgrade water infrastructure and replace lead service lines throughout the country and includes S. 914, the bipartisan, Senate-passed, Drinking Water and Wastewater Act of 2021, which ASCE endorsed. The Drinking Water and Wastewater Act reauthorizes both the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund at $43.4 billion and appropriates $15 billion through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to replace lead service lines.
- [Wastewater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/wastewater-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card for US wastewater infrastructure from ASCE. See conditions and capacity, maintenance, and how to raise the grade.
- [Stormwater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/stormwater-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Report Card for stormwater infrastructure. Review the current conditions, the investment gap, safety and resilience, and how to raise the grade.
- [Schools](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/schools-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 School Infrastructure Report Card for the United States. Explore conditions, funding gaps, and investment needs for safer, modernized schools.
- [Rail](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/rail-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Rail Infrastructure Report Card to explore U.S. rail conditions, investments, safety trends, capacity, and modernization efforts.
- [Ports](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/ports-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Report Card for US port infrastructure. Explore the current conditions of our ports, future needs, operations, and how to raise the grade.
- [Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/inland-waterways-infrastructure/) - View the grade report for US Inland Waterways from ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. See conditions, future needs, safety, innovations, and more.
- [Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/energy-infrastructure/) - View the grade report for US Energy Infrastructure from ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. See conditions, future needs, safety, innovations, and more.
- [Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/dams-infrastructure/) - View the grade report for Dam Infrastructure in the US from ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. See conditions, safety and resilience, and more.
- [Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/bridges-infrastructure/) - View the report for Bridge Infrastructure in the US from ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. See conditions, progress, and how to raise the grade.
- [Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/transit-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Report Card for US public transit infrastructure. Explore the impact on the nation's economy, safety, resilience, and where investment is needed.
- [Solid Waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/solid-waste-infrastructure/) - Explore the Infrastructure Report Card for US solid waste from funding and capacity to recycling trends, emerging risks, and how to build a sustainable future.
- [Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/roads-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Report Card for US roads infrastructure. Explore current conditions, investment impacts, and funding needs for a stronger infrastructure network.
- [Public Parks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/public-parks-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Report Card for public parks. Review the current conditions, where investment is lacking, economic impact, and how to raise the grade.
- [Levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/levees-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card for levees in the United States. See current conditions, investments, resilience, how to raise the grade, and more.
- [Hazardous Waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/hazardous-waste-infrastructure/) - View the 2025 Report Card for Hazardous Waste Infrastructure from ASCE. See conditions, investments, safety and resilience, how to raise the grade, and more.
- [Drinking Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/drinking-water-infrastructure/) - View the grade report for US Drinking Water Infrastructure from ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. See conditions, future needs, resilience, and more.
- [Broadband](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/broadband-infrastructure/) - View the report for US Broadband Infrastructure from ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. See conditions, needs, safety concerns, resilience, and more.
- [Aviation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/aviation-infrastructure/) - View the grade for U.S. Aviation Infrastructure from ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. See progress, trends, and where investment is needed most.
- [Resource Center: Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-justice-equity-diversity-inclusion/) - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains historic investments geared toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) priorities. Investments focused on JEDI priorities cut across all sectors and include the creation of several new programs geared toward disadvantaged communities or rural communities that have been either cut off from investments in the past or did not previously have the required technical assistance to apply for grants.
- [Resource Center: Airports](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-airports/) - The IIJA provides an investment of $25 billion in airports through three programs. From 2017 to 2020, Congress provided approximately $15 billion for airports through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization and supplemental appropriations. This additional $25 billion provided by the IIJA would equate to about $5 billion over existing spending per year for the next five years.
- [Resource Center: Dams & Levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-dams-levees/) - ASCE’s 2021 Infrastructure Report Card recommended fully funding the national dam rehabilitation and repair program at $40 million annually, which the infrastructure bill would address. Additionally, the bill would go a long way to ensure that funds are available for states to develop emergency action plans for high hazard dams.
- [Resource Center: Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-energy/) - The IIJA will invest $73 billion to rebuild the electric grid, calls for building thousands of miles of new power lines, and expanding renewable energy. Overall, the IIJA meets several solutions that are outlined for the nation’s energy sector in the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Solutions that were identified include improving grid resilience, developing a national hardening plan, and the construction of additional transmission grid infrastructure, all which are included in the bill.
- [Resource Center: Ports & Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-ports-inland-waterways/) - The IIJA provides $17 billion of investment in inland waterways and ports and addresses a number of recommendations that were included in the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. For reference, the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure found a $25 billion gap over 10 years in the inland waterways and ports categories. The $17 billion in additional funding for landside infrastructure investments at ports and inland waterways would significantly contribute to decreasing the investment gap.
- [Resource Center: Roads & Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/iija-roads-bridges/) - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains a five-year, $383.4 billion, reauthorization of federal highway, highway safety, transit and rail programs for fiscal years (FY) 2022 through 2026, representing an increase of over 30 percent from funding levels included in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
- [Marine Highways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/marine-highways/)

## GameChangers

- [North Dakota DOT Unveils Autonomous Protection Truck](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/north-dakota-dot-unveils-autonomous-protection-truck/) - The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) used a federal grant to improve work zone safety with an “autonomous impact protection vehicle.”
- [Slide Into Place](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/slide-into-place/) - In the Gila River Indian Community south of Phoenix, they employed a “bridge slide,” the first of its kind in Arizona, to place the pre-manufactured sections of bridge in position. It was done with minimal traffic disruptions and shrunk the construction period from four months to nine days. The previous 140-foot bridge was built in
- [Robotic inspections are more accurate, less costly](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/robotic-inspections-are-more-accurate-less-costly/) - The Georgia Department of Transportation partnered with the Georgia Tech Research Institute to create robotic technology that will automatically detect and repair damaged roads. The “Roadbot” is fully automated and requires only a single operator. The Roadbot has the potential to save states significant amounts of money by taking a preemptive approach toward road maintenance.
- [Renewable-focused Energy Park](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/renewable-focused-energy-park/) - The City of Holland, Michigan was facing high demand for power coupled with aging existing facilities. In lieu of a planned and permitted coal-fired project, the Board of Public Works worked with the community to develop a forward-looking energy plan that included significant investment in renewable energy. In 2015, construction began on a $200 million
- [Managing Construction Electronically](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/managing-construction-electronically/) - The Michigan Department of Transportation estimates that the agency has saved approximately $12 million annually due to better efficiency, along with six million pieces of paper – that’s a lot of trees! It has reduced its average contract modification processing time from 30 days to three days. The agency used technology on a $150 million
- [Jointless Construction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/jointless-construction/) - The Federal Highway Administration worked with officials in Defiance County, Ohio, on a form of accelerated bridge construction that uses geosynthetic-reinforced soil. Rather than drilling a deep foundation, the reinforced soil method builds up the substructure in a faster, simpler way, described as akin to building a layer cake. For this type of bridge, there
- [Energize Your Wastewater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/energize-your-wastewater/) - Energy is one of the most expensive costs for wastewater treatment, but DC Water’s Combined-Heat-and-Power (CHP) facility is setting out to change that. DC Water’s largest recycling project will “pressure cook” the leftover organic matter, introduce bacteria to spur the anaerobic digestion of the solids, then the resulting methane will be captured to create electricity
- [Dredging P3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/dredging-p3/) - Altogether, the 140 harbors and channels that comprise the Great Lakes are the fourth largest economic zone in North America. The Great Lakes are also the largest freshwater system in the world. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has the responsibility to operate and maintain these harbors and channels, but turned to a P3
- [Bus Rapid Transit Brings Investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/bus-rapid-transit-brings-investment/) - Cleveland’s HealthLine, a BRT project completed on Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue in 2008, has generated $6.3 billion in development – $126 for each transit dollar invested. The HealthLine route runs 7.1 miles from Downtown to East Cleveland, connecting the city’s cultural and educational institutions, medical and business centers, and retail stores. It has 36 stations to
- [Bundling Bridge Projects to Save Money and Build Faster](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/bundling-bridge-projects-to-save-money-and-build-faster/) - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has embarked on an ambitious $899 million Rapid Bridge Replacement Project with construction to begin the summer of 2015 on 558 bridges across the state. The final list of 558 bridges was determined after screening more than 2,000 bridges. The private sector team will manage the bridges' design, construction and
- [Digitized shipping program improves efficiency at Port of Los Angeles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/digitized-shipping-program-improves-efficiency-at-port-of-los-angeles/) - The Port of LA in conjunction with GE Transportation normalized data sets and integrated them into a cloud-based platform known as its Port Optimizer program.
- [Autonomous shuttle service increases equity in Columbus, Ohio](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/autonomous-shuttle-service-increases-equity-in-columbus-ohio/) - Columbus, OH has set out to be America’s first major “smart city,” with several noteworthy programs including its Smart Circuit autonomous shuttle service.
- [Startup Uses Drone for Cleaning Water, Collecting Data](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/startup-uses-drone-for-cleaning-water-collecting-data/) - Atlanta-based startup RanMarine has built a drone that swims rather than flies. The “WasteShark,” traverses waterways to collect litter, microplastic, and more.
- [MDOT deploys unique technology to inspect underwater infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/mdot-deploys-unique-technology-to-inspect-underwater-infrastructure/) - MDOT and the Great Lakes Engineering Firm have used a small, autonomous boat-like device to inspect underwater infrastructure beyond what is usually possible.
- [First Gas-Hydrogen Power Plant in the U.S. Makes Waves in Ohio](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/first-gas-hydrogen-power-plant-in-the-u-s-makes-waves-in-ohio/) - The 485-MW Long Ridge Energy Terminal has become the first gas-hydrogen power plant in the U.S., burning 100% green hydrogen over the next decade.
- [Recycled Roadways Paving the Future](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/recycled-roadways-paving-the-future/) - TechniSoil Industrial has created a new type of polymer-based binder, known as Neo, which creates a road that lasts 2-3 times longer than traditional asphalt.
- [STAR School, First Elementary School Completely Solar-Powered](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/star-school-first-elementary-school-completely-solar-powered/) - Flagstaff, Arizona is home to STAR School, the first public elementary school in America to be completely dependent on solar power. In addition to solar panels, STAR School also has wind generators and a small propane tank on standby for consecutive cloudy days. The school’s architecture showcases large open windows facing the south and few,
- [Sensors Tell Construction Crews Exactly How Long to Let Concrete Cure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/sensors-tell-construction-crews-exactly-how-long-to-let-concrete-cure/) - Those in the Midwest say there are two seasons: winter and construction! A Purdue team studied how long concrete should cure before reopening highway lanes.
- [Flood-Prone Town Uses Predictive Modeling to Protect Residents](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/flood-prone-town-uses-predictive-modeling-to-protect-residents/) - In 2020, Cary formed a partnership between SAS and Microsoft to create an advanced monitoring system and predictive model to protect residents from flooding.
- [Oregon city generates recoverable energy from underground water pipeline](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/oregon-city-generates-renewable-energy-from-underground-water-pipeline/) - The City of Hillsboro, Oregon has put into place a first-of-its-kind water utility technology that converts excess water pressure to carbon-free electricity.
- [Sustainable Natural Waste Management](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/sustainable-natural-waste-management/) - Arlington County, Virginia’s Solid Waste Bureau handles a massive amount of yard waste each year, processing approximately 50,000 cubic yards of leaves alone. To handle these materials effectively, the county opened a new Earth Products Recycling Yard, which operates for residents of the country at no charge. The facility is designed to handle large amounts
- [Innovative Self-Healing Asphalt](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/self-healing-asphalt/) - Discover two new promising and innovative self-healing asphalt pavement types in this article from ASCE.
- [Portland Electric Scooters, Taxation That Supports Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/portland-scooters-taxation-that-supports-transit/) - See how Portland electric scooters are bringing in new revenue for the local transit authority in this article from ASCE.
- [Assisting Illinois Rural Communities with Water and Broadband Two-For-One](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/assisting-illinois-rural-communities-with-water-and-broadband-two-for-one/) - One state found an innovative solution for helping underserved communities with water and broadband access. Read all about it.
- [Massachusetts implements nation's 1st clean peak standard](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/massachusetts-implements-nations-1st-clean-peak-standard/) - In August of 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources announced the launch of its Clean Peak Energy Standard (CPES), the first CPES in the nation. This standard is designed to provide incentives for utilities to use clean energy technologies that supply electricity or reduce demand during seasonal peak demand periods. These incentives come on
- [Arizona’s I-10 Incorporates First-of-its-Kind Dust Detection](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/arizonas-i-10-incorporates-first-of-its-kind-dust-detection/) - Drivers traveling through a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson are often met with severe dust storms, the result of Arizona’s summer monsoon season. These storms play a significant role in crashes and fatalities. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT’s) recently-finished $72 million improvement project looks to aid drivers through these storms
- [Amtrak's New Acela Improves Efficiency, Speed](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/amtraks-new-acela-improves-efficiency-speed/) - America’s fastest train just got even faster. Amtrak’s Acela train has increased its speed by 10 miles an hour – up to 160 mph -- which is expected to trim 15 minutes off a trip between D.C. and Boston. Additionally, the new trains can carry 380 passengers, 25% more than current fleets, while using 20%
- [Fighting Phosphorus with a Watershed Approach](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/fighting-phosphorus-with-a-watershed-approach/) - Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (Yahara WINS) is a groundbreaking initiative to clean up the local watershed in Madison, Wisconsin. A collaborative strategy called watershed adaptive management, led by Madison Metropolitan Sewage District, brings together various stakeholders in the community and government to reduce phosphorus pollution in the watershed. While an essential nutrient in soil, excess
- [Small Colorado Town Uses Innovative Water Filtration Design to Save Money](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/small-colorado-town-uses-innovative-water-filtration-design-to-save-money/) - Branson, a small town in southern Colorado, only has 55 residents – with a population so small, infrastructure funding is hard to come by. Colorado tightened its water safety regulations, which proved to be just outside the performance standards Branson’s purification system was capable of. Local company Innovative Water Technologies introduced a filtration design that
- [Hawaii DOT Uses Heat-Resistant Panels to Protect Highways From Lava](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/hawaii-dot-uses-heat-resistant-panels-to-protect-highways-from-lava/) - After Kilauea Volcano erupted in May 2018, the Hawaii Department of Transportation scrambled to find a way to protect Highway 130, a primary mode of transportation for Puna District residents. Cracks had begun to form in the road due to intense heat from volcanic activity, forcing officials to temporarily close the road. HDOT officials used
- [Kentucky Sewage Project Enhances Community](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/kentucky-sewage-project-enhances-community/) - Louisville’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) was not meeting standards set in the Clean Water Act, as storms would frequently lead to sewage discharging in local inland waterways. To mitigate the problem, the Louisville/Jefferson Country Metropolitan Sewer District embarked on the $78 million Southwestern Parkway Combined Sewer Overflow Basin project, which uses “capture and release” technology
- [Radars Watching Over Mississippi’s Aging Levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/radars-watching-over-mississippis-aging-levees/) - Mississippi State University researchers used an instrument developed by NASA called Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR) in conjunction with satellite-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to detect the variations in the soil properties along the Mississippi River. These two instruments were able to penetrate layers of soil to analyze areas that will suffer from
- [PennDOT Saves Millions with Demand-Response Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/penndot-saves-millions-with-demand-response-transit/) - For over 30 years, Pennsylvania DOT has helped provide transportation services for disadvantaged populations. Ideally, transportation services are based on demand, not an arbitrary schedule, to reduce costs in running transit options during sub-optimal times. Over the years, Pennsylvania has seen localities independently procure systems without significant improvement in the service to customers. In response,
- [Recharging Groundwater with SWIFT](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/recharging-groundwater-with-swift/) - In Eastern Virginia, along with much of the US, groundwater is being drained faster than it can recharge. The Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow, SWIFT, aims to re-balance this crucial natural resource. SWIFT is an innovative water treatment project changing the way water is recycled. The aim of this initiative is to take highly treated
- [Tilikum Crossing, Pedestrian and Transit Bridge](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/tilikum-crossing-pedestrian-and-transit-bridge/) - Spanning over 1700 feet, Tilikum Crossing is the longest car-free bridge in the US. The bridge connects communities across the Willamette River in Portland. Projects like this improve city connectivity, attract business, and set a national standard for multi-modal infrastructure. To finance the bridge’s construction, multiple sources came together including federal grants, Oregon Lottery revenues,
- [Wyoming Key State in Connected Vehicle Pilot Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/wyoming-key-state-in-connected-vehicle-pilot-program/) - The future of autonomous vehicles has arrived in Wyoming, one of three locations for a connected vehicle pilot program funded by the USDOT. Wyoming’s section of I-80 runs along the southern border and is heavy laden with adverse conditions, making it perfect for this pilot program. Connected vehicle technology is being installed into semi-trailers to
- [Uber Partners to Help Cities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/uber-partners-to-help-cities/) - Uber is helping change the way the world moves - expanding into new markets every month with their technology platform connecting riders with drivers through their apps. When users request a ride, riders are matched with the nearest available driver and the GPS-enabled map provides the driver’s location and trip details in real-time. By sharing
- [Connected and Autonomous Vehicles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/connected-and-autonomous-vehicles/) - Stop-and-go traffic is a reality for most commuters in urban areas, and over 40 percent of America’s major roads are congested. What if we could get more use out of the existing highway capacity we have with driverless vehicles? There is a lot of talk about the convenience for drivers with this new technology, but
- [New Tools to See Your Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/new-tools-to-see-your-bridges/) - The Federal Highway Administration and Rutgers University created the RABIT bridge deck assessment tool, a fully automated device that gathers data to generate a comprehensive assessment of concrete bridge deck conditions. It has completed scans on bridges in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey. RABIT’s ultimate value is its ability to help bridge owners make
- [Public-Private Partnerships Strengthen Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/public-private-partnerships-strengthen-inland-waterways/) - This proposed project would require the significant rehabilitation of eight locks with capital costs expected to run between $500 million and $750 million, as well as possible expansion of several locks. A regional authority (the Midwest Waterways Authority) has been established in Illinois to run the project that could eventually involve the neighboring states. The
- [Invisible Improvement Under Busy Streets](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/invisible-improvement-under-busy-streets/) - Undertaking a massive effort to cut down on untreated water entering DC’s waterways and to cut down on reoccurring neighborhood flooding, DC Water has embarked on the DC Clean Rivers Project to burrow miles of deep-storage tunnels. Invisible from those who live and work in the District, a giant 26-foot diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM)
- [Good for Ships, Good for Commuters](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/good-for-ships-good-for-commuters/) - The Bayonne Bridge connecting Bayonne, NJ, with Staten Island, NY, is too low to allow bigger post-Panamax ships to arrive at terminals in Port Newark, Elizabeth, NJ and Howland Hook, NY. Instead of building a new bridge, the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program uses an innovative solution of “Raising the Roadway” that was conceived and
- [BNSF Uses UAVs to Safely and Efficiently Inspect Tracks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/bnsf-uses-uavs-to-safely-and-efficiently-inspect-tracks/) - BNSF Railway was one of three companies selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with the agency to explore the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in beyond visual line-of-sight operations in rural areas as they inspect rail infrastructure. BNSF has already found the use of UAVs to provide major advantages—in 2015 when floods
- [Florida Transit Agency Partners with Rideshare and Taxi Companies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/florida-transit-agency-partners-with-rideshare-and-taxi-companies/) - Transit agencies have long struggled to address “first mile-last mile problem,” meaning how to make transit accessible for riders who find it difficult to get to the nearest transit station or to their ultimate destination after riding transit. The rise of rideshare has created one possible solution and a number of transit agencies are exploring
- [Redrawing a Bus Map Leads to a Dramatic Increase in Transit Ridership](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/redrawing-a-bus-map-leads-to-a-dramatic-increase-in-transit-ridership/) - In one year, Houston increased its bus and light rail ridership by 6.8% with no significant additional costs. They did it by completely redesigning their bus network, focusing on creating an efficient network with frequent service. In August 2015, Houston implemented one of the largest bus network changes in U.S. history, moving from a hub-and-spoke
- [Innovative Financing for Drinking Water Upgrades](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/innovative-financing-for-drinking-water-upgrades/) - Cities looking for new sources of revenue to assist with major drinking water upgrades are encouraged about a new federal program that just starting accepting applications for nearly $20 billion available as loan guarantees. In 2014, Congress authorized the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). In 2016, Congress appropriated $17 million in funds for
- [Congress Votes for Levee Safety](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/integrated-flood-protection-systems-2/) - Following years of experts calling for a more unified approach to managing the nations known 30,000 miles of levees (with estimations as high as 100,000 miles when considering known and unknown miles of levees) in 2014 Congress passed the national Levee Safety Initiative. The new national Levee Safety Initiative will promote consistent safety standards, establish
- [Green and Grey Solutions to Flood Control](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/integrated-flood-protection-systems/) - In 2011 the Souris River City overtopped its bank and flooded the city of Minot, North Dakota and nearby towns. The resulting flood damaged or destroyed more than 4,000 homes and about 200 businesses and is estimated to have caused $700 million in damage. The city focused resilient rebuilding and recovering from the storm and
- [Chilled Sustainability](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/chilled-sustainability-california/) - When refrigerated vessel ships are in port, the ships have historically kept their auxiliary engines running to keep perishable items cold. The Port of Hueneme’s Grid-Connected Shore Power System offers an alternative way to power the ships instead of diesel fuel, dramatically reducing the environmental impact. Over the next 30 years, greenhouse gases will be
- [There’s an App for That](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/theres-an-app-for-that-california-washington-state/) - Time is money, and waiting is expensive. That’s why ports, including Oakland and Seattle-Tacoma, are using smartphone apps that provide real-time information about cargo pick-up and delivery times, known in the industry as turn times. The two apps, DrayQ™ and DrayLink™, work together so drivers can know their wait times and move containers smarter, respectively using
- [Better Connected](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/better-connected/) - The Port of Savannah, the fourth-largest and fastest growing container port in the country, is conveniently located near I-95, a major interstate that runs along the east coast. However, until recently there was no direct connection from the Port to the interstate. The Jimmy DeLoach Connector is a limited access highway that delivers trucks right
- [Magnets for Mega-Ships](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/magnets-for-mega-ships-la-california/) - With mega-ships coming to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, it is becoming increasingly necessary to automate terminal operations so that goods can be unloaded more quickly and routed to their final destinations. The TraPac Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles is now using auto straddle carriers that are controlled via magnets
- [Handy Companion for a Trip on the Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/handy-companion-for-a-trip-on-the-inland-waterways/) - Knowledge is power when it comes to planning a trip. That’s not only true for the average driver; it also applies to those who pilot the vessels that travel the inland waterways. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently launched its own version of Waze, the Lock Operations Management Application or LOMA. Lock operators,
- [Resilient Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/resilient-energy/) - In the aftermath of 2012’s Superstorm Sandy, New York State set out to revisit its approach to energy infrastructure to be more resilient and sustainable. Through the state’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) strategy, a multitude of state agencies are coordinating as never before to promote innovation and secure new investments that will make cleaner,
- [Moving Wind Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/moving-wind-energy/) - Texas is among the leading producers of wind energy. But with the size of the Lone Star State, wind energy still needs to be moved from where it is captured to where it is most needed. Through the Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ), the state invested $7 billion in the erection of 3,600 miles of
- [Corps Management of Columbia Snake River Maintenance](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/corps-management-of-columbia-snake-river-maintenance/) - Unscheduled maintenance can be frustrating and costly for shippers. To help combat this problem on the Columbia Snake River, which has no auxiliary locks to rely on in the event of a closure, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now does routine maintenance and inspections over two weeks each spring. The annual closure is announced
- [Stationary Reading Bikes Help Power School](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/stationary-reading-bikes-help-power-school/) - Avoca Elementary School in Avoca, Michigan began a new “Green Read and Ride” program near the end of the 2015-2016 school year and is continuing the innovative program. The bikes are equipped with a bookstand and generate electricity for the school as the students ride. The program is believed to the first of its kind
- [Elementary School Designed to Withstand Tsunami](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/elementary-school-designed-to-withstand-tsunami/) - The new Ocosta Elementary School in Westport, Washington, sits about 4,000 ft inland from the Pacific Ocean. Not far to the west of the picturesque site, however, lies the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Once thought to pose a minimal threat to coastal residents, alarm has grown for decades as researchers come to better understand the subduction
- [From Wastewater to Wetlands](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/from-wastewater-to-wetlands/) - Down in New Orleans officials are experimenting with how to restore decades of wetlands that have been lost due to rising salinity levels in the surrounding bayous. The Central Wetlands CIAP Wastewater Assimilation Project will provide fresh water and nutrient to reduce salinity and encourage plant growth by redirecting and reusing some treated wastewater and
- [Public transit growing all over, even in Montana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/public-transit-growing-all-over-even-in-montana/) - When most people think of public transportation, they think of a subway in New York or a bus in Los Angeles, but there are almost 1,400 rural transit systems in the U.S. One place that’s seen strong growth in rural transit is Montana. Between 2004 and 2016, the number of rural transit systems increased from
- [A Floating Train Modernizes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/a-floating-train-modernizes/) - If a freight train wants to cross the Hudson River from Jersey City into Brooklyn, it has only two options: (1) cross a bridge 140 miles north in Albany or (2) ride a rail barge across the river. After years of inactivity, the barge operation was bought by the Port Authority of New York and
- [Analyzing Road Safety](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/analyzing-road-safety/) - Engineers have known for a long time that the presence or lack of certain features can have a serious impact on the number and severity of crashes on a road. To help governments make better investments in their roadways and improve safety for all road users, the U.S. Road Assessment Program (usRAP) serves as an
- [What's a Road For?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/whats-a-road-for/) - The Ray, a 16-mile stretch of I-85 in Georgia, is challenging the idea that roads are just for driving on. It is the country’s first solar-paved road, with 5,400 square feet of solar panels capable of producing 7,000 kilowatt-hours of energy annually. The solar panels are placed on top of the asphalt road surface and
- [Living Near Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/living-near-dams/) - In an effort to educate the public on risk associated with living beneath a dam, the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have partnered to curate www.livingneardams.org. This website plays host to public resources to help dam owners, public officials, and others to help identify and mitigate the
- [Improving Public Safety with DamWatch](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/improving-public-safety-with-damwatch/) - To improve public safety for those living below a dam, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has partnered with US Engineering Solutions Corporation to launch “DamWatch” a web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow, and seismic events that could pose potential threats to dam safety. Through a
- [Life-Cycle Cost Analyses Reaps Financial Benefits for Cities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/life-cycle-cost-analyses-reaps-financial-benefits-for-cities/) - Money is tight for surface transportation projects, the area where the investment gap is largest. Making the right choices with limited budgets is a challenge for many communities. The Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) in California’s Bay Area found a way to streamline the process for its 26 transit authority members. Through its performance-based planning process,
- [Flood Planning Never Looked So Green](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/flood-planning-never-looked-so-green/) - After a historic flood put 5,000 homes, 900 businesses, and 300 public buildings under water, it was clear Cedar Rapids needed a new flood plan. To prepare for the next time the waters rise, the city held neighborhood meetings to develop a Flood Control System Master Plan identifying projects on both sides of the Cedar
- [Use a Dam Microbot Drone](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/use-a-dam-microbot-drone/) - Hydroelectric power dams provide renewable energy, but monitoring the condition of the infrastructure is a challenge. A key part of the inspections is managing corrosion in the penstocks—large, sewer-like tubes that move water from its original source to the turbine that generates power. Inspecting them traditionally includes dewatering the dam, then working in dark, slippery
- [Harnessing Geothermal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/harnessing-geothermal/) - Energy efficiency improvements are being implemented at airport facilities across the country because of a high return on investment. The centerpiece of the Portland International Jetport’s $75 million terminal expansion project was the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system that reduces operating costs and emissions. A creative first in the airport industry, the
- [Greening a Treatment Plant](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/greening-a-treatment-plant/) - New York City leaders must constantly overcome the challenges of wastewater management, flood protection, and pollution reduction resulting from the city’s dense population. Adding to these challenges, 2012’s Superstorm Sandy revealed the significant vulnerabilities of Brooklyn’s 26th Ward Wastewater Treatment Plant. Flooding in the building itself, coupled with an onslaught of stormwater, resulted in the
- [Getting to RainReady](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/getting-to-rainready/) - Plagued by chronic flooding, the town of Midlothian, Illinois lacks the financial resources necessary to provide comprehensive flood protection and mitigation. The Chicago-based Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) stepped in to develop a multi-pronged flood plan called RainReady Midlothian, with additional help from partners including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Metropolitan Water
- [Robotic and Geospatial Screening Identifies Hot Spots](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/robotic-and-geospatial-screening-identifies-hot-spots/) - Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a magic bus – they created a unique laboratory van with equipment and sensors for field data collection ready to see below the surface to water and wastewater pipes. The van is also equipped with computer, software, and generator. The robotic CCTV camera can be used for inspection of
- [More Cooperation, Less Runoff](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/more-cooperation-less-runoff/) - In an effort to clean up U.S. water sources, federal standards mandate upgrades to stormwater infrastructure that prevents runoff pollution. To meet compliance standards, the highly-developed Washington, D.C. suburb of Prince George's County, Maryland county must convert close to 5 percent of the county’s total area, or 15,000 acres in total, of watertight surfaces into
- [Drought-Proof, Alternative Water Supply Facility for Tampa Bay](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/drought-proof-alternative-water-supply-facility-for-tampa-bay/) - Desalination is more common outside of the U.S. particularly in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, but the Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination facility is changing that with the addition of a drought-proof, alternative water supply facility that provides up to 25 million gallons per day of drinking water. The facility treats the seawater and then
- [Long-Term Visionary Project to Change the Water Treatment Process](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/long-term-visionary-project-to-change-the-water-treatment-process/) - The Carlsbad Desalination Project has been a long-term visionary project to change the water treatment process in drought-plagued Southern California. Using reverse osmosis technology, the plant will use existing infrastructure from the neighboring Encina Power Station to push Pacific Ocean saltwater through membranes that filter out the salt and convert it into potable water. It
- [Reclaiming a Prized Asset](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/reclaiming-a-prized-asset/) - It’s no accident that the City of Chicago’s department responsible for treating wastewater has “reclamation” in the title. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is responsible for serving over 10 million people in a growing region, and they have turned to new approaches for managing essential water supplies, including capturing and reusing stormwater.
- [Crafting Wastewater into Beer](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/crafting-wastewater-into-beer/) - Portland, Oregon, is no stranger to pushing the envelope and pioneering new ideas. One of the latest innovations to surface is from Clean Water Services of Hillsboro, which found a way to turn wastewater into craft beer by partnering with local home brewers. The wastewater goes through an advanced treatment process and the home brewers
- [Build a Customer Base for Recycled Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/build-a-customer-base-for-recycled-water/) - Los Angeles is no stranger to water shortages and has been using recycled water since the 1960s for irrigation, industrial processes, cooling, and habitat restoration. However, it was only recently that L.A. and surrounding municipalities have banded together with a “one water” policy to become a coordinated, water-wise region. The Los Angeles Department of Water
- [Reuse Your City’s Waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/reuse-your-citys-waste/) - The Philadelphia Water Department has its share of old water pipes to contend with – in fact, they have increased investment in water pipes by 25 percent in their latest capital improvement program. However the Department’s Strategic Energy Plan also looks to better manage future expenses – it includes a facility that will extract energy
- [Keep the Work Off the Road](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/keep-the-work-off-the-road/) - The Kittery Route 1 Overpass bridge was over 70 years old and located in a tourist destination area. Using accelerated bridge construction saved the Maine Department of Transportation in construction costs and shaved significant time off the project. The precast concrete elements were delivered on time, and the town of Kittery was pleased with the
- [Know Your Parking Spots](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/know-your-parking-spots/) - San Francisco is one of a handful of cities in the U.S. using embedded sensors in parking lots to communicate with smartphones, directing drivers to the nearest spot. The San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Authority manages 20 public parking garages across San Francisco. With their SFpark program, the agency uses demand-responsive pricing to improve parking and
- [Stop Searching for Parking](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/stop-searching-for-parking/) - The City of Seattle developed e-Park to improve and promote short-term parking in Seattle’s downtown area. The electronic parking guidance system uses dynamic message signs to provide shoppers, visitors and tourists with real-time space availability and directions to available parking spaces. E-Park data also feeds into a mobile website to serve as a downtown parking
- [Connected Bus and Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/connected-bus-and-transit-2/) - The Colorado Department of Transportation is leading a project that will bring 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit service between Downtown Denver and Boulder along U.S. 36. The Flatiron Flyer is the official name of Denver’s Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) new Bus Rapid Transit service that is being added as part of the FasTracks program,
- [Alleys that Drink Stormwater Runoff](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/alleys-that-drink-stormwater-runoff/) - The city of Boston recently completed a new 508-square-foot “porous alley” that absorbs stormwater and filters it into the ground, rather than allowing it to make its way into the sewer system where it has to be treated. Construction of the alley is part of a larger effort to boost the quality of water in
- [Recycling Pavement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/recycling-pavement-2/) - On a four-mile section of Virginia’s I-81, a major north-south freight corridor, the pavement was 43 years old, well past its intended design life, and heavier volumes of truck traffic were taking a toll. The Virginia Department of Transportation moved forward with a $10 million project that reused existing materials from the underlying road structure,
- [Roads Built from Tires](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/roads-built-from-tires/) - California generates more than 40 million scrap tires every year. While nearly 75 percent of used tires are recycled, the rest still end up in landfills or illegal dumps. Ground tire rubber can be blended with asphalt to beneficially modify the properties of the asphalt in highway construction. Through the department's Green Roads program, CalRecycle
- [Standards for Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/standards-for-adaptive-and-resilient-infrastructure/) - Engineering standards are extremely important in determining how modern infrastructure is built, operated and maintained to be safe and resilient over the infrastructure asset’s lifetime that it serves a community. Today’s standards are usually based on conditions of “stationarity” – meaning that the statistics observed in the past will define those of the future. However,
- [Testing an Aerial View](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/testing-an-aerial-view/) - San Diego Gas & Electric was the first electric utility to get approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to test drones. The utility is testing one pound devices to see how well they monitor transmission lines in four sparsely populated areas of the county. There is the potential for these drones to help locate the
- [Monitor by LiDAR in the Sky](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/monitor-by-lidar-in-the-sky/) - Duke Energy has employed LiDAR technology to fly thousands of miles to map the topography of transmission routes and potential obstacles, capture weather data and electrical loading conditions. The utility is also exploring the idea of using drone technology to investigate power fluctuation at a test site near Charlotte, North Carolina. The site is ideal
- [Smart Meters Improve Power Response Time](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/smart-meters-improve-power-response-time/) - While city officials don’t oversee the local power grid, the energy conservation coordinator for the city of Philadelphia has started creating contingency plans for what every city office must do in the case of a power outage. In addition, the Office of Emergency Management established a local energy access plan to coordinate widespread emergency response.
- [Deeper Ports and Better Routes to Them](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/deeper-ports-and-better-routes-to-them/) - The Port of Miami is in a prime location to benefit from the expanded Panama Canal, and they have undertaken several upgrades to ensure they will be ready to handle the increased capacity. Biscayne Bay, surrounding the Port, is being deepened by almost ten feet. In addition, a new tunnel project allows trucks to bypass
- [Ride, Find, Fix](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/ride-find-fix/) - Defects in railroad tracks caused by use over time or from impurities in the manufacturing process can be largely invisible until an incident. Issues on the rails incapable of being seen by the human eye can develop over time with wear and tear from use. To find solutions to these issues before they strike, new
- [Plan for the Future, Not the Past](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/plan-for-the-future-not-the-past/) - In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina unleashed an 18-foot storm surge with 7-foot waves, overpowering the Mississippi River–Gulf Outlet and Gulf Intercoastal Waterway and causing the collapse of a 4,000-foot-long section of the floodwall along Louisiana’s Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC). Following the widespread devastation in the region, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers set out
- [Partnering with Mother Nature](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/partnering-with-mother-nature/) - Sometimes, working with nature is easier than working against it. Organizations like Floodplains by Design are working with communities to remove levees and allowing room for rivers to flood in a safe manner. When done appropriately, floodplain restoration can save lives, property and restore wildlife habitat. On the Manastash Creek near Ellensburg, Washington, flooding regularly
- [More than One Preventative Solution](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/more-than-one-preventative-solution/) - There are many streams running through the Bayou Meto basin in eastern Arkansas, and the low-lying surrounding areas are prone to flooding. The basin is also home to abundant wildlife and a key agricultural area in the region. Groundwater depletion is nearing crisis level as well - the alluvial aquifier, which provides essentially all the
- [Plan to Work Together and Save](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/plan-to-work-together-and-save/) - The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Project Coordination Office was started to prevent doing the same work twice. Traditionally, CDOT and Chicago's Department of Water Management would coordinate work, but this new division went to the next level by working with private utilities including Peoples' Gas and Commonwealth Edison. By coordinating the work of City
- [3D Printing for Construction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/3d-printing-for-construction/) - 3D printing could transform the construction industry by reducing construction waste, as well as cutting project time and labor costs. In recent years, engineering research teams have been experimenting with using 3D printing for buildings. Huge over-sized printers use a special concrete and composite mixture that is much thicker than regular concrete, so that it
- [Handling Increased Cargo with Containers on Barge](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/handling-increased-cargo-with-containers-on-barge/) - Increased congestion on the highways coupled with a high volume of container traffic led the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and the Port of New Orleans to look to inland water transportation to move cargo. The two ports are coordinating their efforts to bring a container on barge service to the Lower Mississippi River. Many
- [Parks Can Fight Pollution](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/parks-can-fight-pollution/) - Newark, New Jersey’s Passaic River faced alarmingly high levels of contamination with mercury and carcinogenic toxins, forcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to require action. Meanwhile, a lack of significant green space prevented the city’s residents from using the waterway for recreation. Working with local partners, the Trust for Public Land used the river clean-up
- [Sustainable Air(port) Conditioning](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/sustainable-airport-conditioning/) - Providing air conditioning through traditional means for the million-square-foot Nashville International Airport proved to be expensive, costing more than $430,000 a year. The airport looked to the abandoned Hoover Rock Quarry, which sits next to one of its busiest runways, as a source of cooling power for the air conditioning system. Once considered to be
- [On the Rise to Become More Resilient](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/on-the-rise-to-become-more-resilient/) - In the wake of Superstorm Sandy’s crippling damage to infrastructure across New Jersey, New Jersey Transit (NJT) was awarded $1.27 billion in resiliency grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to make transit infrastructure more secure in the event of future natural disasters. The FTA grant distribution process employed a revolutionary program, which rated
- [Prepared to Stay in Control](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/prepared-to-stay-in-control/) - After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake shut down the air traffic control tower at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the need for resilient infrastructure was clear to airport administrators, including in the design of SFO’s newly completed air traffic control tower. The new tower is designed to withstand a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, and features
- [Innovating Together with WaterStart](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/innovating-together-with-waterstart/) - Faced with an average rainfall of just 4 inches each year, officials in Las Vegas, Nevada looked for new ways to conserve the water from Lake Mead. Through the WaterStart initiative, the city has successfully implemented several new programs that utilize emerging technologies to increase the amount of water saved. Drones are used to monitor
- [Sewer-Exploring Robot](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/sewer-exploring-robot/) - Collecting the necessary data to maintain water pipelines and sewers is often time-consuming and expensive. Thanks to a robot and the University of Texas at Arlington, a more cost effective and time efficient solution is now revolutionizing the monitoring of the city’s sewer pipes. The floating robot is equipped with a high-definition video camera, a
- [BEAST-ly Predictions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/beast-ly-predictions/) - With limited funding available to design, build, and maintain bridges, the more information on how they will withstand the test of time, the better. Enter the Bridge Evaluation and Accelerated Structural Testing Laboratory (BEAST), created by the Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. The first of its kind, the BEAST acts as a
- [Listening to Pipes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/listening-to-pipes/) - Being able to identify which pipe is about to burst would lessen headaches and save money, but there is no easy way to predict which pipe is in most need of replacement. The City of Syracuse “Innovation Team” (i-Team) found a technology-based solution: magnetic sensors on water mains. Launched as a pilot program in the
- [Trash to Treasure Lancaster County, Pennsylvania](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/trash-to-treasure-lancaster-county-pennsylvania/) - One man's trash is Lancaster County's energy or recycled material. The county's Solid Waste Management Authority has a diversion rate of 98%--less than 2% of trash collected ends up in a landfill. To accomplish this, the municipality employs a two-pronged approach: first, it minimizes the volume and toxicity of waste by concentrating on recycling and
- [Waste Free is the Way to Be!](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/waste-free-is-the-way-to-be/) - Minimizing waste is better for the environment and offers residual benefits from job creation to money savings. Boulder, Colorado took a bold step, committing to be a Zero Waste community (or "dam near") by 2025. To jumpstart action, the Boulder City Council adopted stringent requirements for city residents, including requiring all business to separate recyclables
- [Innovative Solutions for Outdated Waste Facilities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/innovative-solutions-for-outdated-waste-facilities/) - What becomes of a landfill once it is filled? Escambia County, Florida's landfill was negatively affecting the community, both environmentally and aesthetically. The 23-acre complex was covered with Closure Turf, a cover system, which can last up to 100 years and is designed to contain waste, eliminate soil erosion, enhance gas collection, and increase slope
- [A Coordinated Approach to School Maintenance](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/a-coordinated-approach-to-school-maintenance/) - The state of Wyoming invested over $3 billion to modernize its public school facilities over the last 15 years. The initiatives were successful, but today, the state faces the challenge of ensuring that these investments and projects are maintained properly. The Wyoming’s School Facilities Department has developed a program whereby both state and local funds
- [Montana DOT Debuts Software to Unify Statewide Traffic Management](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/montana-dot-debuts-software-to-unify-statewide-traffic-management/) - The Montana Department of Transportation is using new software and radio-based technology integrated with existing traffic management systems. The program helps coordinate traffic light times across systems, and communicates work orders and generates system overviews directly to technicians, speeding up the repair process. It also streamlines the management of the state’s various traffic management systems,
- [Paths to Progress Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/paths-to-progress-program/) - With its narrow streets, numerous intersections, and high-speed vehicle traffic, historic Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans had become one of Louisiana’s most hazardous routes for pedestrians and cyclists. The Paths to Progress Program, a coordinated transportation improvement program between the Federal Highway Administration’s Louisiana Division Office, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and local agencies changed
- [Acoustic Look at Underwater Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/acoustic-look-at-underwater-infrastructure/) - Until recently, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) faced costly and dangerous challenges when inspecting the condition of underwater infrastructure. Today, that task is carried out using high-resolution acoustic imaging cameras and innovative imaging software. Acoustic imaging cameras are deployed using a variety of methods to conduct life cycle analysis and visualize the
- [Fly By Rail Inspection](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/fly-by-rail-inspection/) - In 2014, over one-third of all train derailments were the result of damaged rails, leading to millions of dollars in damages and dozens of injuries. In many cases, expansive rail lines run through isolated areas that are difficult and expensive for inspectors to access, but early detection of damaged track is critical to preventing costly
- [Software Pinpoints Vulnerabilities on Overhead Lines](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/software-pinpoints-vulnerabilities-on-overhead-lines/) - In the energy sector, engineering and construction software for overhead power lines is rapidly changing that industry. It is estimated that software is now used on 80 percent of transmission line projects greater than 100kV in the United States. New lines can be routed and designed in the most efficient way which minimizes not only
- [Have Energy Spares, Will Travel](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/have-energy-spares-will-travel-2/) - Power transformers play a critical role in the U.S. electric power transmission and distribution system, acting as the off-ramps for power coming off the high voltage transmission lines down to the substations that distribute it. This is why power transformers are a critical part of any spares strategy. An emergency spare transformer program can provide
- [A Multipurpose Marsh](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/a-multipurpose-marsh/) - Wedged into the Parchester Village neighborhood of Richmond, California, Breuner Marsh lies alongside the San Pablo Bay. The neighborhood was built around the marsh and the developer promised the predominately African American residents that the marsh would be permanently preserved, however, changes in ownership brought repeated attempts to develop the marsh. Whitney Dotson has lived
- [Michigan’s Recreation Passport](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/michigans-recreation-passport/) - State parks’ budgets are often targeted for budget cuts during economic downturns. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources used their budget crisis to rethink how they generated revenue through the sale of yearly passes. By doing away with a daily pass and offering residents the opportunity to purchase a yearly Recreation Passport license plate tab
- [Contact Point State Park](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/contact-point-state-park/) - In early 2010, after the Arizona Legislature was forced to cut all general revenue funding for state parks because of recession deficits, Arizona State Parks (ASP) closed 13 parks. Some communities stepped up to take over management, and in November 2016, Lake Havasu City broke ground on a new park, utilizing a creative public private
- [Town in Connecticut Builds Bridge Out of a ‘Backpack’](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/town-in-connecticut-builds-bridge-out-of-a-backpack/) - Traditional bridge construction can be a costly and lengthy process, greatly affecting local traffic. In Weston, Conn., the Department of Transportation used first-of-its-kind “bridge-in-a-backpack” technology to replace a major bridge in just 16 weeks, rather than two years. The bridge over the Saugatuck River, originally constructed in 1933, experienced about 9,100 crossings each day and
- [Crowd-sourcing Traffic App Aids Transportation Agencies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/crowd-sourcing-traffic-app-aids-transportation-agencies/) - Waze is rapidly gaining popularity as a navigation and “traffic avoidance” app, using real-time traffic and construction information to recommend the fastest route to your destination. Waze works using a crowd-sourcing functionality, meaning that it depends on users to report and verify traffic incidents and other scenarios that could slow down your trip. There are
- [Louisiana Saves Big with Levee Inspection System Overhaul](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/louisiana-saves-big-with-levee-inspection-system-overhaul/) - An outdated, non-functioning legacy software system made overseeing Louisiana’s flood protection infrastructure, which requires regular inspections and monitoring to prevent flood damage and risk, difficult and costly. In response, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development discarded the legacy program, which cost approximately $18,000 a year, in favor of a new mobile system to more
- [Blue Lake Expansion Project](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/blue-lake-expansion-project/) - In the remote and isolated town of Sitka, Alaska, with no connection to a mainland power grid and escalating imported fuel costs, residents decided to raise the Blue Lake Dam to supply 100% of the town’s energy needs and reduce its dependence on outside energy providers. Partnering with Barnard Construction Company in Bozeman, Montana, the
- [Use of Plastic Balls is Saving Los Angeles From Drought](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/use-of-plastic-balls-is-saving-los-angeles-from-drought/) - The City of Los Angeles regularly experience extreme drought and water supply scarcity. To protect the city’s water supply, the city of Los Angeles unloaded 96,000,000 small black balls into its reservoirs to help maintain good water quality. These small black balls, known as shade balls, were created by a Los Angeles Department of Water
- [Town of Shakopee Develops Alternative Intersection to Reduce Congestion and Improve Mobility](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/town-of-shakopee-develops-alternative-intersection-to-reduce-congestion-and-improve-mobility/) - Downtown Minneapolis is experiencing rapid population growth that is stretching the capacity of its current transportation systems. To combat existing congestion and proactively address future crowding, the Town of Shakopee, a small community near Minneapolis, decided intersection and crossing improvements were the most useful and cost-effective tool for reducing congestion and protecting bicyclists. Shakopee’s project,
- [Historic Milton-Madison Bridge Project](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/historic-milton-madison-bridge-project/) - The Milton-Madison Bridge has connected the small river towns of Madison, Indiana and Milton, Kentucky for 85 years. However, after eight decades and millions of vehicle crossings, the bridge’s 20-foot-wide road deck had become too narrow to handle modern traffic, and the bridge was showing signs of deterioration. Seizing on the opportunity to replace the
- [San Diego International Airport Sees Green](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/san-diego-international-airport-sees-green/) - San Diego International Airport’s “The Green Build” Expansion project, the largest improvement project in the facility’s 86-year history, was opened on August 13, 2013. “The Green Build” was orchestrated with the airport’s current and future demand for travel in mind and was designed with environmental sustainability as its focus. In May 2014, the terminal was
- [Massport Prioritizes Sustainability](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/massport-prioritizes-sustainability/) - Massport Port Authority, which owns and operates three airports in the state of Massachusetts, has implemented several sustainability initiatives in recent years. These including building LEED standard terminals, running fleets of alternative fuel busses, and conserving water. At Boston Logan, the airport built 20 wind turbines to offset close to 3 percent of the building’s
- [Beach–fx Risk-Reward Tool](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/beach-fx-risk-reward-tool/) - Storm damage is a constant threat to Florida’s coastline, but identifying the costs and benefits of storm damage reduction projects remained a challenge. Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) and the U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources (IWR) assessed 27 miles of Florida’s shoreline
- [RhodeWorks Transforming Rhode Island Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/rhodeworks-transforming-rhode-island-bridges/) - Rhode Island consistently ranks among the states with the largest number of structurally deficient bridges. Two of those deficient bridges, connecting the East Shore communities with Interstate 195, were built in 1959 and have weight restrictions, adversely impacting area businesses and residents. In an effort to restore bridges in the state, Rhode Island DOT developed
- [Atlanta Water Storage Project](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/atlanta-water-storage-project/) - After experiencing multi-year droughts, officials in Atlanta estimated that running out of water could cost the city $100 million a day. To avoid those costs, the city took a proactive approach, creating a $300 million, 2.4-billion-gallon raw water storage facility in an abandoned quarry funded by a municipal-option sales tax. Using dynamite and a deep
- [Turning Food Waste into Renewable Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/turning-food-waste-into-renewable-energy/) - Each year, every American family throws out an average $640 worth of food. Much of it goes into landfills, decomposes, and turns into methane. Several cities have found new ways to convert leftovers into biogas to produce electricity. The City of Philadelphia mandated in-sink garbage disposals in all new construction in the hopes that residents
- [Contaminated Sacramento River Undergoes Major Cleanup](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-item/contaminated-sacramento-river-undergoes-major-cleanup/) - Prior to Superfund cleanup actions, acid mine drainage discharges from the Iron Mountain Mine Superfund site in northern California resulted in massive fish kills, impacted municipal and agricultural water supplies, and required use of valuable water resources to mitigate impacts to the Sacramento River. Discharges resulted in deposition of more than 160,000 cubic yards of

## Solutions

- [Schools Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-1/)
- [Wastewater Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/wastewater-solution-6/)
- [Wastewater Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/wastewater-solution-4/)
- [Wastewater Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/wastewater-solution-5/)
- [Wastewater Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/wastewater-solution-3/)
- [Wastewater Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/wastewater-solution-2/)
- [Wastewater Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/wastewater-solution-1/)
- [Stormwater Solution 10](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-10/)
- [Stormwater Solution 9](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-9/)
- [Stormwater Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-8/)
- [Stormwater Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-7/)
- [Stormwater Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-6/)
- [Stormwater Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-5/)
- [Stormwater Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-4/)
- [Stormwater Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-3/)
- [Stormwater Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-2/)
- [Stormwater Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/stormwater-solution-1/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-8/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-7/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-6/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-5/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-4/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-3/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-2/)
- [Solid Waste Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/solid-waste-solution-1/)
- [Schools Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-8/)
- [Schools Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-7/)
- [Schools Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-6/)
- [Schools Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-5/)
- [Schools Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-4/)
- [Schools Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-3/)
- [Schools Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/schools-solution-2/)
- [Roads Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/roads-solution-6/)
- [Roads Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/roads-solution-5/)
- [Roads Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/roads-solution-4/)
- [Roads Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/roads-solution-3/)
- [Roads Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/roads-solution-2/)
- [Roads Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/roads-solution-1/)
- [Public Parks Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-8/)
- [Public Parks Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-7/)
- [Public Parks Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-6/)
- [Public Parks Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-5/)
- [Public Parks Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-4/)
- [Public Parks Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-3/)
- [Public Parks Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-2/)
- [Public Parks Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/public-parks-solution-1/)
- [Ports Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/ports-solution-7/)
- [Ports Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/ports-solution-6/)
- [Ports Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/ports-solution-5/)
- [Ports Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/ports-solution-4/)
- [Ports Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/ports-solution-3/)
- [Ports Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/ports-solution-2/)
- [Ports Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/ports-solution-1/)
- [Levees Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/levees-solution-5/)
- [Levees Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/levees-solution-4/)
- [Levees Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/levees-solution-3/)
- [Levees Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/levees-solution-2/)
- [Levees Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/levees-solution-1/)
- [Inland Waterways Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/inland-waterways-solution-5/)
- [Inland Waterways Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/inland-waterways-solution-4/)
- [Inland Waterways Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/inland-waterways-solution-3/)
- [Inland Waterways Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/inland-waterways-solution-2/)
- [Inland Waterways Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/inland-waterways-solution-1/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 10](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-10/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 9](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-9/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-8/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-7/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-6/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-5/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-4/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-3/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-2/)
- [Hazardous Waste Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/hazardous-waste-solution-1/)
- [Energy Solution 9](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-9/)
- [Energy Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-8/)
- [Energy Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-7/)
- [Energy Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-6/)
- [Energy Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-5/)
- [Energy Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-4/)
- [Energy Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-3/)
- [Energy Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-2/)
- [Energy Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/energy-solution-1/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 10](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-10/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 9](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-9/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-8/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-7/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-6/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-5/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-4/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-3/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-2/)
- [Drinking Water Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/drinking-water-solution-1/)
- [Dams Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/dams-solution-6/)
- [Dams Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/dams-solution-5/)
- [Dams Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/dams-solution-4/)
- [Dams Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/dams-solution-3/)
- [Dams Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/dams-solution-2/)
- [Dams Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/dams-solution-1/)
- [Broadband Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/broadband-solution-7/)
- [Broadband Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/broadband-solution-6/)
- [Broadband Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/broadband-solution-5/)
- [Broadband Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/broadband-solution-4/)
- [Broadband Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/broadband-solution-3/)
- [Broadband Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/broadband-solution-2/)
- [Broadband Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/broadband-solution-1/)
- [Bridges Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/bridges-solution-7/)
- [Bridges Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/bridges-solution-6/)
- [Bridges Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/bridges-solution-5/)
- [Bridges Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/bridges-solution-4/)
- [Bridges Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/bridges-solution-3/)
- [Bridges Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/bridges-solution-2/)
- [Bridges Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/bridges-solution-1/)
- [Aviation Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/aviation-solution-1/)
- [Aviation Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/aviation-solution-6/)
- [Aviation Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/aviation-solution-5/)
- [Aviation Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/aviation-solution-4/)
- [Aviation Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/aviation-solution-3/)
- [Aviation Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/aviation-solution-2/)
- [Rail Solution 9](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-9/)
- [Rail Solution 8](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-8/)
- [Rail Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-7/)
- [Rail Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-6/)
- [Rail Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-5/)
- [Rail Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-4/)
- [Rail Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-3/)
- [Rail Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-2/)
- [Rail Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/rail-solution-1/)
- [Transit Solution 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/transit-solution-7/)
- [Transit Solution 6](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/transit-solution-6/)
- [Transit Solution 5](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/transit-solution-5/)
- [Transit Solution 4](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/transit-solution-4/)
- [Transit Solution 3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/transit-solution-3/)
- [Transit Solution 1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/transit-solution-1/)
- [Transit Solution 2](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/solution-item/transit-solution-2/)

## External News

- [U.S. Infrastructure Improves, but Cuts May Imperil Progress, Report Says](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/u-s-infrastructure-improves-but-cuts-may-imperil-progress-report-says/)
- [Low-head dams claim as many as 50 lives a year: Feds are now cataloging them after years of inaction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/low-head-dams-claim-as-many-as-50-lives-a-year-feds-are-now-cataloging-them-after-years-of-inaction/)
- [Civil Engineers say Michigan stormwater system is drowning in aged infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/civil-engineers-say-michigan-stormwater-system-is-drowning-in-aged-infrastructure/)
- [Texas Senate passes investment in water infrastructure amid looming crisis](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/texas-senate-passes-investment-in-water-infrastructure-amid-looming-crisis/)
- [America improved its infrastructure in the last 4 years – but not by much](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/america-improved-its-infrastructure-in-the-last-4-years-but-not-by-much/)
- [The state of America's infrastructure gets highest-ever marks, but key areas lacking](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/the-state-of-americas-infrastructure-gets-highest-ever-marks-but-key-areas-lacking/)
- [Here's how aviation safety, roads and more scored in the latest U.S. infrastructure report card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/heres-how-aviation-safety-roads-and-more-scored-in-the-latest-u-s-infrastructure-report-card/)
- [US infrastructure improved with Biden-era spending but there’s a long way to go](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/us-infrastructure-improved-with-biden-era-spending-but-theres-a-long-way-to-go/)
- [ASCE gives America's infrastructure its highest grade yet](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/asce-gives-americas-infrastructure-its-highest-grade-yet/)
- [Nation’s infrastructure shows improvement and Tucson’s offers promise](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/nations-infrastructure-shows-improvement-and-tucsons-offers-promise/)
- [Georgia fares better than national average in infrastructure report card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/georgia-fares-better-than-national-average-in-infrastructure-report-card/)
- [What needs to happen to America's aging bridges?](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/external-news-item/what-needs-to-happen-to-americas-aging-bridges/)

## Timeline

- [FTA Technology Transfer (T2) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/fta-technology-transfer-t2-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on December 3rd announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $5 million available for a cooperative agreement to develop a new Technology Transfer (T2) Program. The goal of the T2 Program is to promote the early deployment and demonstration of innovation in public transportation that has the potential to
- [Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/promoting-resilient-operations-for-transformative-efficient-and-cost-saving-transportation-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in late October opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program. Created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the program aims to help make transportation infrastructure more resilient to natural disasters and extreme weather, ideally reducing
- [Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/federal-state-partnership-for-intercity-passenger-rail-program-4/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on October 2nd issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making over $1 billion available through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program. This NOFO is available specifically for projects that are not located on the Northeast Corridor and may fund efforts to expand or establish new rail passenger
- [National Rural Transit Assistance Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/national-rural-transit-assistance-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on September 12th announced an opportunity to apply for $3.2 million to administer a National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP). The National RTAP is meant to implement training and technical assistance projects and other support services that are tailored to the needs of transit operators in rural areas. According
- [Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/low-carbon-transportation-materials-program-2/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on August 27th opened an $800 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program. Supported through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the grant program reimburses or provides incentives to recipients for using low-carbon construction materials and products
- [FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/faa-contract-tower-competitive-grant-program-2/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 22nd published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $20 million available through the FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program. The program, which provides funding to repair and modernize control towers, install air traffic control-related equipment, and construct FAA-certified remote towers, is supported with $20 million annually over
- [Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/public-transportation-on-indian-reservations-tribal-transit-program-2/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on August 15th opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $9.1 million available through the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program. These grants are meant to assist Tribes with buying transit vehicles, upgrading bus facilities, and expanding transit options. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis
- [Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/nationally-significant-federal-lands-and-tribal-projects-program-3/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on July 17th published a funding opportunity for the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program. This program provides funding for the construction or rehabilitation of transportation facilities that are situated within, adjacent to, or provide access to federal or Tribal lands. The award ceiling for this round of
- [Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/restoration-and-enhancement-grant-program/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on July 15th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $153.8 million available through the Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program. Projects eligible for funding under this program are meant to to initiate, restore, or enhance intercity passenger rail transportation. Expenses might include staffing costs for engineers and conductors, customer
- [Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/railroad-crossing-elimination-rce-grant-program/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on July 9th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making over $1.1 billion available through the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program. In an effort to improve railroad crossing safety and efficiency, the program funds projects that create grade separations, relocate train tracks, or close at-grade crossings where roads
- [Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/reconnecting-communities-pilot-rcp-program/) - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on July 3rd announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $600 million available through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program. The popular program aims to reconnect neighborhoods that have been divided by transportation infrastructure through strategies such as capping or removing highways and adding new transit routes and active transportation
- [Airport Terminal Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/airport-terminal-program-3/) - The Federal Aviation Administration has opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making approximately $1 billion available through the Airport Terminal Program. Intended to address aging infrastructure, these grants may be directed to airport terminals, air traffic control towers, and on-airport rail and bus connections. Eligible applicants are those normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program
- [Enhancing Mobility Innovation Grants](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/enhancing-mobility-innovation-grants/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on July 1st opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.9 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding available for Enhancing Mobility Innovation grants. Funds will be issued in two areas. Some $968,000 is available for projects to accelerate innovations that improve mobility and rider experience with a focus
- [National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/national-culvert-removal-replacement-and-restoration-grant-program-2/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on June 25th announced a multi-year funding opportunity for the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will result in the distribution of $784 million, with at least $196 million disbursed for each of Fiscal Years (FY) 2023 through 2026. The program is
- [United States Marine Highway Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/united-states-marine-highway-program-2/) - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has opened a funding opportunity making $4.8 million available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 funds through the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). Previously known as America’s Marine Highway Program, the program offers funds for projects that provide alternatives to landside transportation and promote marine highway activity with the aims of
- [Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/advanced-digital-construction-management-systems-adcms-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on May 30th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) program. A competitive grant program, the ADCMS program focuses on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies that may be used throughout the project life-cycle and enhance safety, boost productivity, and reduce project
- [Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/charging-and-fueling-infrastructure-discretionary-grant-program-and-national-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-formula-program/) - The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation on May 30th announced $1.3 billion is available for electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure projects. The funding opportunity is made possible by funds from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, both of which
- [Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/pilot-program-for-transit-oriented-development-tod-planning-2/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 23rd announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making nearly $10.5 million available through the Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning. The goal of the pilot program is to fund local planning and investment near transit hubs to promote equity, improve access to jobs and services, and
- [Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/federal-state-partnership-for-intercity-passenger-rail-program-3/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on May 15th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making over $2 billion available through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (FSP), which provides funding for projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve performance, or expand intercity rail service. This round of funding specifically
- [Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/strengthening-mobility-and-revolutionizing-transportation-grant-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on May 13th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $50 million available through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant program. Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the SMART program provides up to $500 million over five years for public sector entities to conduct
- [Communities Taking Charge Accelerator](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/communities-taking-charge-accelerator/) - The Biden-Harris Administration on April 16th announced the Communities Taking Charge Accelerator funding opportunity, which makes $54 million available to enhance electric mobility in communities without access to home charging infrastructure, transition fleets to electric vehicles, and develop charging solutions to optimize grid efficiency. Administered by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the
- [Passenger Ferry Service Funding Opportunities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/passenger-ferry-service-funding-opportunities/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on April 17th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $316 million available through programs to support and modernize passenger ferry service. Some $51 million is available through the Passenger Ferry Program, which supports capital projects to buy, replace, or upgrade ferries, terminals, and related equipment in urban areas.
- [Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/multimodal-project-discretionary-grant-program-2/) - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced March 28th the Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $5.1 billion available for major infrastructure projects. This round of Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) program funding includes $2.7 billion for the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program, $1.7 billion for the National Infrastructure
- [Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/consolidated-rail-infrastructure-and-safety-improvements-crisi-program/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on March 29th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making a whopping $2.4 billion available through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The program supports projects to modernize freight and passenger rail infrastructure. Another goal of the program is to improve safety through projects such as
- [Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/active-transportation-infrastructure-investment-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on March 19th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). The program is meant to boost connectivity and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. Created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the ATIIP provides grants to plan and construct projects to
- [Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/low-carbon-transportation-materials-program/) - In an effort to decrease air pollution from the transportation sector, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on March 12th launched the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Program. Supported through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the program offers reimbursement and incentive funding for state departments of transportation, Tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other agencies to buy
- [Port Infrastructure Development Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/port-infrastructure-development-program-2/) - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) on March 12th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making up to $450 million available through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The program provides funding to ports for projects that are intended to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability. The total amount of funding available reflects a boost from the
- [Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/innovative-finance-and-asset-concession-grant-program/) - The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Build America Bureau on March 11th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program. Authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the program provides grants to help public entities facilitate public-private partnerships (P3s) and explore innovative financing opportunities for Transportation Infrastructure
- [Congestion Relief Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/congestion-relief-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on February 21st opened the application window for grants through the Congestion Relief Program, which aims to reduce vehicular traffic in congested metropolitan areas. Created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this competitive grant program is available to states, metropolitan planning organizations, cities, and municipalities for projects in
- [Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ss4a-grant-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on February 21st announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.256 billion available through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the SS4A program is designed to support regional, local, and Tribal efforts to prevent roadway deaths
- [Technology Integration Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/technology-integration-program/) - The Department of Energy (DOE) on February 12th announced a $15 million Technology Integration funding opportunity for projects that will advance the deployment of technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the transportation sector. Administered through DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), the funding opportunity in particular seeks
- [Low or No Emission Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/low-or-no-emission-grant-program-and-grants-for-buses-and-bus-facilities-program-2/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on February 8th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for programs that invest in clean buses. The NOFO announces the availability of $1.1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 funding through the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) and $390 million through the Grants for Buses and
- [Bridge Investment Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/bridge-investment-program-3/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on December 20th announced a funding opportunity making over $9 billion available through the Bridge Investment Program. The Bridge Investment Program, which was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides $12.5 billion over five years to plan, replace, rehabilitate, and preserve the nation’s bridges. This Notice of
- [Rural Autonomous Vehicle (RAV) Research Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rural-autonomous-vehicle-rav-research-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on December 13th announced a $25 million funding opportunity associated with its new Rural Autonomous Vehicle (RAV) research program. Recipients will use RAV program funding to research the benefits and application of automated vehicles and related technologies in rural and Tribal communities. One $15 million award will focus on passenger
- [Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rebuilding-american-infrastructure-with-sustainability-and-equity-raise-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on November 30th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.5 billion available through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. RAISE grants help state and local government agencies with freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impacts. Applications are
- [All Stations Accessibility Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/all-stations-accessibility-program-2/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on November 30th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the program issues funds for projects to upgrade the accessibility of older subway and train stations by upgrading them with features such as ramps
- [Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/advanced-transportation-technology-and-innovation-attain-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on November 20th opened a funding opportunity for the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) program. Originally established as the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) program under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and rebranded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the ATTAIN program
- [Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/innovative-coordinated-access-and-mobility-icam-pilot-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on November 15th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $4.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funds available through the Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) pilot program. The ICAM pilot program supports FTA’s goals of improving equity and connecting communities by providing funds for the deployment of
- [FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Competitive Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/faa-contract-tower-fct-competitive-grant-program/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on November 1st published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $20 million available through the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Competitive Grant Program. The program, which provides funding to repair and modernize control towers, install air traffic control-related equipment, and construct FAA-certified remote towers, is supported with $20 million annually
- [Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/saving-lives-with-connectivity-accelerating-v2x-deployment/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on October 26th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $40 million available through Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment. This initiative is meant to spur the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies, which enable vehicles and wireless devices to communicate with each other and roadside infrastructure, in an
- [Rail Vehicle Replacement Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rail-vehicle-replacement-program-2/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on October 10th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $196 million in competitive grant funding through the Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. This program provides funding to state and local government agencies for projects to replace rail rolling stock. FTA advised applicants to address topics such as safety, performance,
- [U.S. DOT Climate and Transportation Research Initiative](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/u-s-dot-climate-and-transportation-research-initiative/) - Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg on October 3rd announced a funding opportunity associated with the establishment of the U.S. DOT Climate and Transportation Research Initiative. Some $2.5 million is available for this round of the initiative, which supports a partnership between DOT and a university or other eligible organization to conduct research on
- [Bridge Investment Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/bridge-investment-program-2/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened an application window making $9.62 billion available through the Bridge Investment Program. The Bridge Investment Program, which was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides $12.5 billion over five years to plan, replace, rehabilitate, and preserve some of the nation’s largest bridges. This Notice of
- [Airport Terminal Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/airport-terminal-program-2/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on September 14th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Airport Terminal Program (ATP). The NOFO makes $1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 discretionary funds available to eligible airports for terminal development projects that address aging infrastructure. Grants can fund projects that relocate terminals, increase capacity, encourage
- [Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/electric-vehicle-charger-reliability-and-accessibility-accelerator/) - The Biden-Harris Administration on September 13th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making up to $100 million available to improve electric vehicle (EV) charger reliability. The Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator will provide funding to repair and replace existing but non-operational EV charging infrastructure. This program is informed by the Department of
- [Thriving Communities Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/thriving-communities-program-2/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on September 12th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $22 million available through the Thriving Communities Program. This program provides two years of technical assistance to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities to develop and deliver transportation and community revitalization activities. A partnership with the Departments of Housing and Urban
- [Special Transportation Circumstances Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/special-transportation-circumstances-grant-program/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on August 18th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $139 million available through the Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) grant program. STC grants are awarded to certain states that lack intercity passenger rail service or are not connected to the national rail system. Specifically, this program provides funding to
- [Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/strengthening-mobility-and-revolutionizing-transportation-grants-program-2/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced August 8th that is has opened the application window for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants program. Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the SMART program provides up to $500 million over five years for state, local, and Tribal government agencies to conduct demonstration
- [Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/pilot-program-for-transit-oriented-development-tod-planning/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on August 7th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $13.4 million available through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning. The goal of the pilot program is to fund local planning and investment near transit hubs to promote equity, improve access to jobs
- [Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/nationally-significant-federal-lands-and-tribal-projects-program-2/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on July 6th announced a funding opportunity associated with its Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funds makes $88.29 million available. This program provides funding for the construction or rehabilitation of multimodal transportation facilities that are
- [Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/reconnecting-communities-and-neighborhoods-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on July 5th announced a combined Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) of $3.16 billion for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program. The RCN program represents the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) program, which was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE)
- [Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/advanced-digital-construction-management-systems-grant-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on June 27th opened a funding opportunity for the Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) grant program. Created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the ADCMS program focuses on digital construction techniques, such as computer modeling and 3D design, to encourage innovative practices in project delivery. The program
- [Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/multimodal-project-discretionary-grant-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 27th announced a combined funding opportunity making $5.57 billion available for major infrastructure projects. The Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program includes $3.1 billion for the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program, $1.8 billion for the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) program, and $675 million for the Rural Surface
- [RRIF Express Pilot Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rrif-express-pilot-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 1st published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) soliciting letters of interest from prospective borrowers seeking assistance through the RRIF Express Pilot Program (RRIF Express). A pilot program available through the Build America Bureau’s Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program, RRIF Express offers expedited, low-cost loans for
- [Ride and Drive Electric Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/ride-and-drive-electric-program/) - The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation on May 18th launched a funding opportunity making $51 million available through the Ride and Drive Electric program. The Ride and Drive Electric program was designed to enhance the reliability of electric vehicle (EV) chargers by funding testing equipment, advance new business models for electrified shared mobility services,
- [Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program and Passenger Ferry Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/ferry-service-for-rural-communities-program-and-passenger-ferry-grant-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 18th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making over $220 million available through two ferry programs. Some $170 million is available through the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program (Rural Ferry Program), while $50.1 million is available through the Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Passenger Ferry Program). Established
- [Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/interstate-rail-compacts-irc-grant-program/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on May 9th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $5.8 million available through the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Grant Program. IRCs are agreements passed into law by two or more states that support the development of multi-state and regional intercity passenger rail service. Created through the Infrastructure Investment
- [Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rail-research-and-development-center-of-excellence/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the availability of funding for a Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence (CoE), which was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). FRA published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on May 2nd making $5 million available for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 and 2023.
- [Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/reduction-of-truck-emissions-at-port-facilities-grant-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on April 27th opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $160 million available through the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program. Created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the program will support projects focused on electrification and efficiency improvements meant to reduce emissions from
- [Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/regional-infrastructure-accelerators-program/) - The Build America Bureau on April 27th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $24 million available through the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) program. RIA grants assist entities in developing infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of a project that is eligible for funding under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation
- [Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/promoting-resilient-operations-for-transformative-efficient-and-cost-saving-transportation-protect-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on April 21st opened applications for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program, which was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Some $7.3 billion over five years has been made available for the PROTECT program, which is meant to make transportation infrastructure
- [Broadband Technical Assistance](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/broadband-technical-assistance/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) on April 19th issued a funding opportunity announcement for Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA). Some $20 million is available under this announcement. BTA provides financial assistance through cooperative agreements to eligible entities to receive or deliver broadband technical assistance and supports the development of broadband cooperatives.
- [Safe Streets and Roads for All Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on March 30th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.1 billion available through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. Established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the SS4A program is designed to support regional, local, and tribal efforts to prevent roadway
- [Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/public-transportation-on-indian-reservations-tribal-transit-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on March 28th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $8.9 million available through the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis for any purpose eligible under FTA’s Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program, including planning, capital, and operating assistance
- [Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/charging-and-fueling-infrastructure-discretionary-grant-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on March 14 announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $700 million available through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program). Created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CFI program is meant to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure
- [United States Marine Highway Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/united-states-marine-highway-program/) - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced March 1 that $12.4 million is available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funds through the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). Previously known as America’s Marine Highway Program, the program helps create maritime jobs, reduce emissions, strengthen the supply chain, and lower maintenance costs. Applications are due April 28.
- [Low or No Emission Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/low-or-no-emission-grant-program-and-grants-for-buses-and-bus-facilities-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on January 27th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for programs that invest in clean buses. The NOFO announces the availability of $1.22 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding through the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) and $469 million through the Grants for Buses and
- [Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/federal-state-partnership-for-intercity-passenger-rail-program/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on December 7th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (FSP Program). The FSP Program funds projects to expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service, reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve performance, and enhance safety. Up to $4.56
- [Port Infrastructure Development Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/port-infrastructure-development-program/) - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity making up to $662 million available through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The program provides funding to ports for projects that are intended to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability. The total amount available reflects a boost from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
- [Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/tribal-transportation-program-safety-fund/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on June 7th opened a funding opportunity related to the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF). This program supports projects that address the prevention and reduction of death or injuries in transportation incidents. To assist Tribes, FHWA has created a brochure called “Transportation Funding Opportunities for Tribal Nations.”
- [Small Shipyard Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/small-shipyard-grant-program/) - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) on January 19th announced the availability of $20.8 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding for grants to modernize small shipyards. The Small Shipyard Grant Program provides funds that can be used to purchase equipment or offer employee training. The grants are available to U.S. shipyards with fewer than 1,200 production
- [Airport Improvement Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/airport-improvement-program/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on December 29th published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $268 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 competitive supplemental discretionary grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). This program provides grants to eligible airports for construction projects, airport capital planning, noise planning and mitigation projects, and environmental sustainability efforts. Applications
- [Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/federal-state-partnership-for-intercity-passenger-rail-program-2/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $9 billion available through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (Partnership Program). The funding will be directed to projects that upgrade and expand passenger rail services along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC, which runs from Washington to Boston, is
- [Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rebuilding-american-infrastructure-with-sustainability-and-equity-program/) - The Department of Transportation announced December 15th a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Some $1.5 billion is available for grants, which will support freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impacts. The program, which is geared toward state and
- [FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/faa-contract-tower-competitive-grant-program/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on November 9th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $20 million available for the FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program. The program, which provides funding to repair and modernize control towers, install air traffic control-related equipment, and construct FAA-certified remote towers, is supported with $20 million annually for
- [Rail Vehicle Replacement Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rail-vehicle-replacement-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on October 12th announced the opportunity to apply for $600 million in competitive grants through the Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. As a way to focus on maintaining a state of good repair, this program provides funding to state and local government agencies for projects to replace rail rolling stock. Also,
- [National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/national-culvert-removal-replacement-and-restoration-grant-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is accepting applications for a new program to remove and upgrade culverts. Created by the bipartisan infrastructure law, the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program makes $1 billion available over five
- [Thriving Communities Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/thriving-communities-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on October 6th announced the launch of the Thriving Communities Program, which will provide two years of technical assistance to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities to develop and deliver transportation and community revitalization activities. A partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the $30 million program is designed to
- [Airport Terminal Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/airport-terminal-program/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on September 28th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Airport Terminal Program (ATP). The NOFO makes $1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 discretionary funds available to eligible airports for terminal development projects that address aging infrastructure. Grants can fund projects that relocate terminals, increase capacity, encourage
- [Railroad Crossing Elimination Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/railroad-crossing-elimination-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 30th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that makes $573 million available through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. Created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this grant program is intended to improve safety, eliminate lengthy delays at railroad crossings, and lower the cost of transporting
- [Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/advanced-transportation-technology-and-innovation-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced September 19th that $60 million has been made available through the the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) program. This program promotes advanced technologies to improve safety and reduce travel times for drivers and transit riders. ATTAIN-eligible projects will be evaluated on how they address climate change and environmental
- [Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/strengthening-mobility-and-revolutionizing-transportation-grants-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced September 19th that up to $100 million annually over the next five years has been made available through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The program is meant to fund projects that use data and technology to solve challenges facing communities. The SMART program is seeking
- [Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/consolidated-rail-infrastructure-and-safety-improvements-program/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on September 2nd issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.4 billion available through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The program supports projects to modernize freight and passenger rail infrastructure. Another goal of the program is to improve safety through projects such as grade crossing
- [Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/nationally-significant-federal-lands-and-tribal-projects-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on August 17th announced the availability of $125 million in funding through its Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program. This program provides funding for the construction or rehabilitation of multimodal transportation facilities that are situated within, adjacent to, or provide access to federal or Tribal lands. These
- [Bridge Investment Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/bridge-investment-program/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on June 10th opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Bridge Investment Program, which was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The program will provide $12.5 billion over five years—with $2.4 billion available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022—to plan, replace, rehabilitate, and preserve some of
- [All Stations Accessibility Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/all-stations-accessibility-program/) - The Biden Administration on July 26th announced the launch of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP), which aims to upgrade the accessibility of older subway and train stations by retrofitting them with features such as ramps and elevators. Subway, light rail, and commuter rail stations are included in the program. According to the Notice of
- [Ferry Service Competitive Grant Programs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/ferry-service-competitive-grant-programs/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on July 8th announced a combined Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for three programs associated with ferry service. The combined NOFO makes $294.5 million in competitive grants available for three programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Of this figure, $209 million is available for the Ferry Service for Rural Communities
- [Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-grant-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on May 16th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making up to $1 billion available for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. Established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the SS4A program is designed to support regional, local, and tribal efforts to
- [Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/reconnecting-communities-pilot-program/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 30th announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Reconnecting Communities pilot program, which addresses communities that have been separated from economic opportunities by transportation infrastructure. Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the pilot program makes $1 billion available over five years. For fiscal
- [America's Marine Highway Program Notice of Funding Opportunity FY22](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/americas-marine-highway-program-notice-of-funding-opportunity-fy22/) - MARAD on April 26th issued a notice of funding opportunity for the America’s Marine Highway Program, which is intended to support the development of port and landside infrastructure while strengthening supply chains. An adjustment of an earlier funding announcement, the NOFO makes a total of $39.8 million available for fiscal year (FY) 2022. This figure represents
- [Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/pilot-program-for-transit-oriented-development-planning/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 26th issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning. Grants will be awarded to local communities on a competitive basis to support comprehensive or site-specific planning associated with new fixed guideway and core capacity improvement projects.
- [Airport sponsors must notify FAA if they will use FY22 entitlement funds to accomplish Airport Improvement Program (AIP) eligible projects.](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/airport-sponsors/) - AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Federal Register notice. SUMMARY: This action announces February 15, 2022, as the deadline for each airport sponsor to notify the FAA if it will use its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 entitlement funds to accomplish Airport Improvement Program (AIP) eligible projects. Each sponsor has previously identified to the FAA
- [Multimodal Project Discretionary Grants (MPDG) FY22 NOFO](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/multimodal-project-discretionary-grants-nofo/) - The Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant common application (MPDG) provides Federal financial assistance to highway and bridge, intercity passenger rail, railway-highway grade and separation, wildlife crossing, public transportation, marine highway, and freight and multimodal projects, or groups of such projects, of national or regional significance, as well as to projects to improve and expand the surface
- [Low or No Emission and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Programs FY22 Notice of Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/busandbusfacilitiesnofo/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $1.1 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) and approximately $372 million under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (Buses and Bus Facilities Program), subject to availability of appropriated funding. FTA is combining
- [Port Infrastructure Development Program FY22 Grant Application](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/port-infrastructure-development-program-fy-22-grant-application/) - Funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant program will be awarded on a competitive basis to make grants for projects for coastal seaports, inland river ports, and Great Lakes ports. This notice announces the availability of $450 million in funding for grants under this program and establishes selection criteria
- [Grants for Flood Mitigation to Aid Four States Impacted by Hurricane Ida](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/grants-for-flood-mitigation-to-aid-four-states-impacted-by-hurricane-ida/) - The new Swift Current initiative, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocates a total of $60 million to Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to equitably expedite mitigation grants to disaster survivors with repetitively flooded homes. This is the first FEMA initiative funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen national preparedness and resilience.
- [FY22 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/fy22-public-transportation-on-indian-reservations-program/) - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $8.75 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under FTA's Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program, including
- [Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) FY22 NOFO](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/rebuilding-american-infrastructure-with-sustainability-and-equity-raise-fy22-nofo/) - Funds for the FY 2022 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis for surface transportation infrastructure projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. This program is referred to as the Local and Regional Project Assistance Program in the Infrastructure Investment and
- [FHWA seeks public input on the implementation of the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act.](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/fhwa-seeks-public-input-on-the-implementation-of-the-infrastructure-and-investment-jobs-act/) - AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice; request for information (RFI). SUMMARY: FHWA seeks public input on the implementation of the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act.
- [FHWA seeks input as it develops guidance related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. FHWA was required to create the guidance under the IIJA.](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/fhwa-seeks-input-as-it-develops-guidance-related-to-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-fhwa-was-required-to-create-the-guidance-under-the-iija/) - AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice; request for information (RFI). SUMMARY: The recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests in the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as one of many important ways to confront the climate crisis. Through a National Electric Vehicle Formula Program (EV Charging Program), the law
- [Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Grant Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/timeline-post/federal-state-partnership-for-state-of-good-repair-grant-program-4/) - AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO or notice). SUMMARY: This notice details the application requirements and procedures to obtain grant funding for eligible projects under the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program). This notice solicits applications for Partnership Program funds made available

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- [Tennessee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/tennessee/)
- [Texas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/texas/)
- [Utah](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/utah/)
- [Vermont](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/vermont/)
- [Virginia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/virginia/)
- [Washington](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/washington/)
- [West Virginia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/west-virginia/)
- [Wisconsin](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/wisconsin/)
- [Wyoming](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state/wyoming/)
- [levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/levees-2/)
- [State Report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/state-report/)
- [Broadband](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/broadband/)
- [Webinars & Events](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/category/webinars-events/)

## Tags

- [Airports](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/airports/)
- [aviation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/aviation/)
- [congress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/congress/)
- [FAA Reauthorization](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/faa-reauthorization/)
- [flood protection](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/flood-protection/)
- [levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/levees/)
- [USACE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/usace/)
- [Water Resources](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-resources/)
- [water resources development act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-resources-development-act/)
- [economy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/economy/)
- [infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure/)
- [infrastructure investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-investment/)
- [infrastructure report card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-report-card/)
- [President](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/president/)
- [highway trust fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/highway-trust-fund/)
- [roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/roads/)
- [VMT](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/vmt/)
- [bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bridges/)
- [dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dams/)
- [FAST Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fast-act/)
- [freight](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/freight/)
- [multimodal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/multimodal/)
- [rail](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rail/)
- [surface transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/surface-transportation/)
- [transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/transportation/)
- [gas tax](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/gas-tax/)
- [state](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/state/)
- [USDOT](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/usdot/)
- [#fixthetrustfund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fixthetrustfund/)
- [senate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/senate/)
- [Tennessee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/tennessee/)
- [transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/transit/)
- [harbor maintenance trust fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/harbor-maintenance-trust-fund/)
- [house of representatives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/house-of-representatives/)
- [water infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-infrastructure/)
- [WRDA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wrda/)
- [legislation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/legislation/)
- [states](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/states/)
- [Dam Safety](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dam-safety/)
- [WIIN](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wiin/)
- [Drinking Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/drinking-water/)
- [inland waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/inland-waterways/)
- [ports](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/ports/)
- [autonomous vehicles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/autonomous-vehicles/)
- [Trump Infrastructure Plan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/trump-infrastructure-plan/)
- [2016BallotInitiatives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2016ballotinitiatives/)
- [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers/)
- [parks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/parks/)
- [road safety](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/road-safety/)
- [energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/energy/)
- [gamechangers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/gamechangers/)
- [water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water/)
- [FEMA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fema/)
- [flood control](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/flood-control/)
- [#NPS100](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/nps100/)
- [Army Corps of Engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/army-corps-of-engineers/)
- [public-private partnership](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/public-private-partnership/)
- [innovation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/innovation/)
- [TIGER](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/tiger/)
- [natural disasters](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/natural-disasters/)
- [resilience](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/resilience/)
- [2016 election](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2016-election/)
- [infrastructure bank](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-bank/)
- [California](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/california/)
- [report card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/report-card/)
- [schools](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/schools/)
- [solid waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/solid-waste/)
- [Atlanta](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/atlanta/)
- [EPA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/epa/)
- [Georgia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/georgia/)
- [HUD](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hud/)
- [Mississippi](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/mississippi/)
- [social](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/social/)
- [wastewater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wastewater/)
- [National Parks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/national-parks/)
- [coastal areas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/coastal-areas/)
- [Florida](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/florida/)
- [stormwater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/stormwater/)
- [FASTLANE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fastlane/)
- [FASTLANE Grants](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fastlane-grants/)
- [New Jersey](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/new-jersey/)
- [economics](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/economics/)
- [interstate highway system](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/interstate-highway-system/)
- [2013 Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2013-report-card/)
- [Columbus](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/columbus/)
- [Ohio](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/ohio/)
- [Smart Cities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/smart-cities/)
- [technology](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/technology/)
- [hazardous waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hazardous-waste/)
- [NJ](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/nj/)
- [Dam Safety Program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dam-safety-program/)
- [#infrastructurematters](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructurematters/)
- [economic impact](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/economic-impact/)
- [future](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/future/)
- [bridge](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bridge/)
- [failure to act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/failure-to-act/)
- [Infrastructure Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-week/)
- [sustainability](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/sustainability/)
- [White House](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/white-house/)
- [electricity](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/electricity/)
- [businesses](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/businesses/)
- [income](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/income/)
- [jobs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/jobs/)
- [FAA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/faa/)
- [Potholes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/potholes/)
- [facilities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/facilities/)
- [kids](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/kids/)
- [school](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/school/)
- [pipes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/pipes/)
- [elections](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/elections/)
- [business](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/business/)
- [hydropower](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hydropower/)
- [highways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/highways/)
- [safety](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/safety/)
- [Funding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/funding/)
- [DC](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dc/)
- [President Obama](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/president-obama/)
- [#HighwayTrustFund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/highwaytrustfund/)
- [Year in Review](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/year-in-review/)
- [stem](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/stem/)
- [windstorm](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/windstorm/)
- [app](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/app/)
- [Iowa](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/iowa/)
- [solutions](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/solutions/)
- [Utah](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/utah/)
- [climate change](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/climate-change/)
- [Amtrak](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/amtrak/)
- [railroads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/railroads/)
- [Alabama](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/alabama/)
- [Environment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/environment/)
- [2015BallotInitiatives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2015ballotinitiatives/)
- [University of Maine](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/university-of-maine/)
- [state report card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/state-report-card/)
- [New York](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/new-york/)
- [wrrda](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wrrda/)
- [accelerated bridge construction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/accelerated-bridge-construction/)
- [Arizona](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/arizona/)
- [game changers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/game-changers/)
- [Maine](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/maine/)
- [Eisenhower](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/eisenhower/)
- [traffic](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/traffic/)
- [Massachusetts](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/massachusetts/)
- [Next Generation Pavements](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/next-generation-pavements/)
- [Virginia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/virginia/)
- [state government](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/state-government/)
- [DOT](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dot/)
- [PennDOT](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/penndot/)
- [Pennsylvania](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/pennsylvania/)
- [rapid bridge replacement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rapid-bridge-replacement/)
- [boston](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/boston/)
- [los angeles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/los-angeles/)
- [ridesharing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/ridesharing/)
- [uber](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/uber/)
- [waze](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/waze/)
- [call](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/call/)
- [Oregon](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/oregon/)
- [Report Card for America's Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/report-card-for-americas-infrastructure/)
- [WOTUS](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wotus/)
- [resiliency](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/resiliency/)
- [Reagan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/reagan/)
- [growth](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/growth/)
- [invest](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/invest/)
- [smart](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/smart/)
- [phone app](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/phone-app/)
- [Michigan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/michigan/)
- [public transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/public-transit/)
- [planes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/planes/)
- [trains](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/trains/)
- [Vermont](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/vermont/)
- [Nebraska](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/nebraska/)
- [South Carolina](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/south-carolina/)
- [Washington](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/washington/)
- [dam](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dam/)
- [history](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/history/)
- [images](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/images/)
- [road](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/road/)
- [train](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/train/)
- [advocacy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/advocacy/)
- [fly-in](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fly-in/)
- [highway trust](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/highway-trust/)
- [waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/waterways/)
- [advocacy profile](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/advocacy-profile/)
- [Advocate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/advocate/)
- [advocate profile](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/advocate-profile/)
- [friend](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/friend/)
- [Mass Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/mass-transit/)
- [rail transportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rail-transportation/)
- [SOTU](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/sotu/)
- [bipartisainship](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bipartisainship/)
- [Farm Bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/farm-bill/)
- [state report cards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/state-report-cards/)
- [Nevada](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/nevada/)
- [2013 Report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2013-report/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [travel](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/travel/)
- [60 minutes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/60-minutes/)
- [Montana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/montana/)
- [2014BallotInitiatives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2014ballotinitiatives/)
- [2014 Report Card for Vermont’s Infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2014-report-card-for-vermonts-infrastructure/)
- [raise the bar](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/raise-the-bar/)
- [2013 State Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2013-state-report-card/)
- [Gax tax](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/gax-tax/)
- [Arkansas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/arkansas/)
- [report](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/report/)
- [grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/grade/)
- [2014 Election](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2014-election/)
- [LCCA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/lcca/)
- [life cycle cost analysis](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/life-cycle-cost-analysis/)
- [life cycle costs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/life-cycle-costs/)
- [CSG](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/csg/)
- [dream big](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dream-big/)
- [P3s](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/p3s/)
- [Water Works](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-works/)
- [financing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/financing/)
- [Obama Administration](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/obama-administration/)
- [Clean Water State Revolving Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/clean-water-state-revolving-fund/)
- [QBS](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/qbs/)
- [Eureka](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/eureka/)
- [Humboldt County](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/humboldt-county/)
- [thunderclap](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/thunderclap/)
- [science](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/science/)
- [USGS](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/usgs/)
- [Colorado](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/colorado/)
- [drought](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/drought/)
- [Prairie Waters Projec](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/prairie-waters-projec/)
- [purification](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/purification/)
- [Missouri](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/missouri/)
- [capital](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/capital/)
- [school facilities](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/school-facilities/)
- [leadership](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/leadership/)
- [ASCE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asce/)
- [Build America Investment Initative](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/build-america-investment-initative/)
- [ballot](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/ballot/)
- [vote](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/vote/)
- [success](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/success/)
- [sustaina](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/sustaina/)
- [news](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/news/)
- [Outreach](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/outreach/)
- [Mass Transit Account](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/mass-transit-account/)
- [New Hampshire](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/new-hampshire/)
- [Act-89](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/act-89/)
- [grades](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/grades/)
- [momentum](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/momentum/)
- [event](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/event/)
- [media](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/media/)
- [Corker](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/corker/)
- [Murphy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/murphy/)
- [statement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/statement/)
- [clean water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/clean-water/)
- [success story](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/success-story/)
- [#RebuildRenew](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rebuildrenew/)
- [social media](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/social-media/)
- [TIGER Grants](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/tiger-grants/)
- [leaders](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/leaders/)
- [GROW Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/grow-act/)
- [GROW AMERICA Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/grow-america-act/)
- [Tolls](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/tolls/)
- [bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bill/)
- [rank](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rank/)
- [MAP-21](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/map-21/)
- [Constitution](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/constitution/)
- [P3](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/p3/)
- [Canada](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/canada/)
- [Delaney](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/delaney/)
- [hearing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hearing/)
- [House](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/house/)
- [policy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/policy/)
- [tax](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/tax/)
- [Illinois](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/illinois/)
- [vision](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/vision/)
- [TRIP](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/trip/)
- [Anthony Foxx](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/anthony-foxx/)
- [condition](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/condition/)
- [Toll Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/toll-roads/)
- [Idaho](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/idaho/)
- [Indiana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/indiana/)
- [Minnesota](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/minnesota/)
- [New Mexico](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/new-mexico/)
- [Electric Grid](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/electric-grid/)
- [ASCE Interchange](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asce-interchange/)
- [Dire States](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dire-states/)
- [Kentucky](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/kentucky/)
- [Super Bowl](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/super-bowl/)
- [governors](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/governors/)
- [COMPETES Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/competes-act/)
- [CDOT](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/cdot/)
- [Fracking](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fracking/)
- [Hydraulic Fracturing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hydraulic-fracturing/)
- [Shale Oil](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/shale-oil/)
- [economic study](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/economic-study/)
- [education](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/education/)
- [uncategorized](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/uncategorized/)
- [grassroots](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/grassroots/)
- [career development](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/career-development/)
- [national science foundation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/national-science-foundation/)
- [continuing education](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/continuing-education/)
- [research](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/research/)
- [state of the union address](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/state-of-the-union-address/)
- [clean water act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/clean-water-act/)
- [congressional budget office](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/congressional-budget-office/)
- [civil engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/civil-engineers/)
- [hazards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hazards/)
- [key contact program](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/key-contact-program/)
- [#built4thefuture](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/built4thefuture/)
- [budget](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/budget/)
- [federal budget](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/federal-budget/)
- [115th Congress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/115th-congress/)
- [appropriations](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/appropriations/)
- [groundwater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/groundwater/)
- [global warming](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/global-warming/)
- [Louisiana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/louisiana/)
- [coastal](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/coastal/)
- [bonds](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bonds/)
- [USAID](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/usaid/)
- [permitting](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/permitting/)
- [NEPA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/nepa/)
- [rural roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rural-roads/)
- [ARTBA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/artba/)
- [investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/investment/)
- [PresidentialExecutiveOrder](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/presidentialexecutiveorder/)
- [floodplain](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/floodplain/)
- [earthquakes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/earthquakes/)
- [public parks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/public-parks/)
- [deferred maintenance](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/deferred-maintenance/)
- [texas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/texas/)
- [Hurricane Harvey](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hurricane-harvey/)
- [hurricanes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hurricanes/)
- [NIST](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/nist/)
- [National Inventory of Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/national-inventory-of-dams/)
- [digital infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/digital-infrastructure/)
- [sensors](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/sensors/)
- [infrastructure bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-bill/)
- [Connecticut](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/connecticut/)
- [President Trump](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/president-trump/)
- [State of the Union](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/state-of-the-union/)
- [green infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/green-infrastructure/)
- [alternative financing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/alternative-financing/)
- [Engineers Week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/engineers-week/)
- [infrasrtucture](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrasrtucture/)
- [2017 Infrastructure Report Card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2017-infrastructure-report-card/)
- [#omnibus](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/omnibus/)
- [#FY18](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fy18/)
- [mitigation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/mitigation/)
- [Hurricane Maria](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hurricane-maria/)
- [water week](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-week/)
- [Drinking Water State Revolving Fund](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/drinking-water-state-revolving-fund/)
- [WIFIA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wifia/)
- [SRF WIN Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/srf-win-act/)
- [Eno](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/eno/)
- [Rail system](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rail-system/)
- [contracting](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/contracting/)
- [asset management](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asset-management/)
- [2018 ballot initiatives](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2018-ballot-initiatives/)
- [oklahoma](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/oklahoma/)
- [preparing](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/preparing/)
- [SB1](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/sb1/)
- [vision zero](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/vision-zero/)
- [MDOT](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/mdot/)
- [LWCF](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/lwcf/)
- [hntb](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hntb/)
- [cbo](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/cbo/)
- [save america's infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/save-americas-infrastructure/)
- [election](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/election/)
- [recreation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/recreation/)
- [2018 election](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2018-election/)
- [NEHRP](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/nehrp/)
- [THUD](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/thud/)
- [Disaster Recovery Reform Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/disaster-recovery-reform-act/)
- [kern county](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/kern-county/)
- [kansas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/kansas/)
- [twin ports](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/twin-ports/)
- [#infrastructurenow #infrastructurein2019 #ChamberofCommerce #9dollarsaday](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructurenow-infrastructurein2019-chamberofcommerce-9dollarsaday/)
- [#infrastructurenow](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructurenow/)
- [winter](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/winter/)
- [weather](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/weather/)
- [116th congress](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/116th-congress/)
- [#ReportCard](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/reportcard/)
- [#infrastructurenow #infrastructurein2019 #9dollarsaday](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructurenow-infrastructurein2019-9dollarsaday/)
- [#NEO](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/neo/)
- [#9DollarsADay](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/9dollarsaday/)
- [streamgaging](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/streamgaging/)
- [FY20](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fy20/)
- [Hawaii](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hawaii/)
- [VOW](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/vow/)
- [voters](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/voters/)
- [#BuildForTomorrow](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/buildfortomorrow/)
- [Trump](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/trump/)
- [Capitol Hill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/capitol-hill/)
- [InfrastructureWeek](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructureweek/)
- [Bipartisan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bipartisan/)
- [fiber optic](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fiber-optic/)
- [preparedness](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/preparedness/)
- [Labor Day](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/labor-day/)
- [urbanmobility](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/urbanmobility/)
- [#HTF](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/htf/)
- [#publicparks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/publicparks/)
- [flooding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/flooding/)
- [gastax](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/gastax/)
- [transportation infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/transportation-infrastructure/)
- [traffic congestion](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/traffic-congestion/)
- [future world vision](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/future-world-vision/)
- [build4thefuture](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/build4thefuture/)
- [ASCE Convention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asce-convention/)
- [ASCE 2019 Convention](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asce-2019-convention/)
- [Value of Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/value-of-water/)
- [construction](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/construction/)
- [BIM](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bim/)
- [grand challenge](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/grand-challenge/)
- [ASCE grand challenge](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asce-grand-challenge/)
- [smart infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/smart-infrastructure/)
- [reportcards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/reportcards/)
- [2019](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2019/)
- [ASCE 7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asce-7/)
- [wind](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wind/)
- [federal spending](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/federal-spending/)
- [engineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/engineers/)
- [civilengineers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/civilengineers/)
- [rebuilding](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rebuilding/)
- [asce7](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/asce7/)
- [codes and standards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/codes-and-standards/)
- [DRRA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/drra/)
- [disaster recovery](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/disaster-recovery/)
- [2020election](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2020election/)
- [mountains](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/mountains/)
- [modernize](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/modernize/)
- [assetmanagement](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/assetmanagement/)
- [professional licensure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/professional-licensure/)
- [PE](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/pe/)
- [civil engineering](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/civil-engineering/)
- [health](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/health/)
- [FY21](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fy21/)
- [POTUS](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/potus/)
- [presidentialcandidates](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/presidentialcandidates/)
- [energyefficiency](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/energyefficiency/)
- [buildingcodes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/buildingcodes/)
- [covid19](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/covid19/)
- [coronavirus](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/coronavirus/)
- [infrastructureinvestment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructureinvestment/)
- [cdc](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/cdc/)
- [DHS](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/dhs/)
- [drinkingwater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/drinkingwater/)
- [#MarylandMatters](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/marylandmatters/)
- [state DOTs](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/state-dots/)
- [highway bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/highway-bill/)
- [wifi](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wifi/)
- [spectrum](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/spectrum/)
- [bridge investment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bridge-investment/)
- [democrats](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/democrats/)
- [republicans](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/republicans/)
- [2020](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2020/)
- [wildfires](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wildfires/)
- [HEROES Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/heroes-act/)
- [surfacetransportation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/surfacetransportation/)
- [#climatechange](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/climatechange/)
- [#codesandstandards](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/codesandstandards/)
- [gamechanger](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/gamechanger/)
- [#InlandWaterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/inlandwaterways/)
- [#climate](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/climate/)
- [#energyinfrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/energyinfrastructure/)
- [electrical infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/electrical-infrastructure/)
- [electricity infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/electricity-infrastructure/)
- [#RebuildBetter](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rebuildbetter/)
- [#UnitedForInfrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/unitedforinfrastructure/)
- [#Siemens](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/siemens/)
- [#AmericanFamilies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/americanfamilies/)
- [#ValueWater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/valuewater/)
- [#BuildBackBetter](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/buildbackbetter/)
- [Connected and autonomous vehciles](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/connected-and-autonomous-vehciles/)
- [city planning](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/city-planning/)
- [safe streets](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/safe-streets/)
- [clean energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/clean-energy/)
- [energy efficiency](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/energy-efficiency/)
- [Earthquake](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/earthquake/)
- [#waterinfrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/waterinfrastructure/)
- [#WRDA2020](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wrda2020/)
- [#2021](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2021/)
- [#3300AYear](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/3300ayear/)
- [#Equity](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/equity/)
- [infrastructure legislation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-legislation/)
- [energy infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/energy-infrastructure/)
- [lead and copper rule](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/lead-and-copper-rule/)
- [PLUG](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/plug/)
- [wastewater treatment](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wastewater-treatment/)
- [hurricane](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/hurricane/)
- [reconciliation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/reconciliation/)
- [IIJA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/iija/)
- [Continuing resolution](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/continuing-resolution/)
- [Rebuild Alabama](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/rebuild-alabama/)
- [#infrastructurebill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructurebill/)
- [Chicago](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/chicago/)
- [MTA](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/mta/)
- [lead pipes](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/lead-pipes/)
- [FY2023](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fy2023/)
- [Bipartisan Infrastructure Law](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/)
- [roadshow](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/roadshow/)
- [workforce](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/workforce/)
- [wyoming report card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wyoming-report-card/)
- [2023 wyoming report card](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/2023-wyoming-report-card/)
- [wyoming infrastructure grade](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wyoming-infrastructure-grade/)
- [wyoming infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wyoming-infrastructure/)
- [infrastructure workforce](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-workforce/)
- [BIL](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bil/)
- [sewage](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/sewage/)
- [#infrastructureworkforce](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructureworkforce/)
- [resilient infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/resilient-infrastructure/)
- [fiscal responsibility act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fiscal-responsibility-act/)
- [fiscal responsibility](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fiscal-responsibility/)
- [permitting reform](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/permitting-reform/)
- [infrastructure workers](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-workers/)
- [retention strategies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/retention-strategies/)
- [recruiting strategies](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/recruiting-strategies/)
- [sump](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/sump/)
- [semiconductor](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/semiconductor/)
- [CHIPS and Science Act](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/chips-and-science-act/)
- [ferries](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/ferries/)
- [aging infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/aging-infrastructure/)
- [colman dock](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/colman-dock/)
- [WRDA 2024](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wrda-2024/)
- [water resources bill](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-resources-bill/)
- [executive order](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/executive-order/)
- [funding freeze](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/funding-freeze/)
- [spending](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/spending/)
- [texas infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/texas-infrastructure/)
- [alaska](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/alaska/)
- [alaska infrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/alaska-infrastructure/)
- [civil engineer](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/civil-engineer/)
- [BRIC](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/bric/)
- [FEMA BRIC](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fema-bric/)
- [eastpalestine](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/eastpalestine/)
- [saferoads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/saferoads/)
- [population growth](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/population-growth/)
- [funding gap](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/funding-gap/)
- [population decline](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/population-decline/)
- [Waters of the United States](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/waters-of-the-united-states/)
- [Environmental Protection Agency](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/environmental-protection-agency/)
- [Federal Rulemaking](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/federal-rulemaking/)
- [Wetlands](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/wetlands/)
- [North Carolina](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/north-carolina/)
- [infrastructure investment forum](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/infrastructure-investment-forum/)
- [whitehouse](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/whitehouse/)
- [fiscalbudget](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/fiscalbudget/)
- [maritime](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/maritime/)
- [earthday](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/earthday/)
- [greeninfrastructure](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/greeninfrastructure/)
- [gas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/gas/)
- [artificial intelligence](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/artificial-intelligence/)
- [AI](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/ai/)
- [water reuse](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-reuse/)
- [water security](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-security/)
- [how is ai transforming water systems](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/how-is-ai-transforming-water-systems/)
- [PFAS](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/pfas/)
- [water supply](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/water-supply/)
- [desalination](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tag/desalination/)

## Categories

- [Drinking Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mec-category/drinking-water/)
- [Ports, Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mec-category/inland-waterways/)
- [Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mec-category/transit/)
- [Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/mec-category/energy/)

## State Categories

- [Aviation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/aviation/)
- [Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/roads/)
- [Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/bridges/)
- [Drinking Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/drinking-water/)
- [Wastewater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/wastewater/)
- [Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/energy/)
- [Solid Waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/solid-waste/)
- [Stormwater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/stormwater/)
- [Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-category/dams/)

## GameChangers Categories

- [State](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/state/)
- [New York](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/new-york/)
- [Florida](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/florida/)
- [National Category](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/national-category/)
- [Aviation](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/aviation/)
- [Bridges](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/bridges/)
- [Dams](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/dams/)
- [Drinking Water](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/drinking-water/)
- [Energy](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/energy-national-category/)
- [Hazardous Waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/hazardous-waste/)
- [Inland Waterways](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/inland-waterways/)
- [Levees](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/levees/)
- [Ports](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/ports/)
- [Public Parks](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/public-parks/)
- [Rail](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/rail/)
- [Roads](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/roads/)
- [Schools](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/schools/)
- [Solid Waste](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/solid-waste/)
- [Transit](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/transit/)
- [Wastewater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/wastewater/)
- [Alaska](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/alaska/)
- [Arizona](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/arizona/)
- [Arkansas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/arkansas/)
- [California](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/california/)
- [Colorado](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/colorado/)
- [Connecticut](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/connecticut/)
- [District of Columbia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/district-of-columbia/)
- [Georgia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/georgia/)
- [Hawaii](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/hawaii/)
- [Idaho](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/idaho/)
- [Illinois](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/illinois/)
- [Indiana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/indiana/)
- [Iowa](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/iowa/)
- [Kentucky](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/kentucky/)
- [Louisiana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/louisiana/)
- [Maine](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/maine/)
- [Maryland](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/maryland/)
- [Massachusetts](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/massachusetts/)
- [Michigan](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/michigan/)
- [Minnesota](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/minnesota/)
- [Mississippi](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/mississippi/)
- [Missouri](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/missouri/)
- [Montana](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/montana/)
- [Nevada](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/nevada/)
- [New Jersey](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/new-jersey/)
- [North Carolina](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/north-carolina/)
- [North Dakota](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/north-dakota/)
- [Ohio](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/ohio/)
- [Oklahoma](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/oklahoma/)
- [Oregon](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/oregon/)
- [Pennsylvania](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/pennsylvania/)
- [Rhode Island](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/rhode-island/)
- [Tennessee](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/tennessee/)
- [Texas](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/texas/)
- [Utah](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/utah/)
- [Virginia](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/virginia/)
- [Washington](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/washington/)
- [Wisconsin](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/wisconsin/)
- [Wyoming](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/wyoming/)
- [Stormwater](https://infrastructurereportcard.org/gamechanger-category/stormwater/)