Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fcc-proposes-opening-up-auto-airwaves-threat-to-driver-safety/">FCC Proposes Opening Up Auto Airwaves, Threat to Driver SafetyFCC Proposes Opening Up Auto Airwaves, Threat to Driver Safety
November 22, 2019
We may be getting excited about the holiday season, seeing family, and time off from work, but here’s what we are not looking forward to: the inevitable bumper-to-bumper traffic on the eve of Thanksgiving—and unfortunately, the car accidents on the road, keeping us stuck in traffic. These accidents and congestion prevent us from getting back......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/a-step-back-means-two-steps-forward-highway-trust-fund-rescission-repealed-paves-way-for-transportation-investment/">A Step Back Means Two Steps Forward: Highway Trust Fund Rescission Repealed, Paves Way for Transportation InvestmentNovember 21, 2019
State departments of transportation (DOT) might be able to breathe easier this weekend. Thanks to the efforts of ASCE members and government relations staff, the Society was successful in the repeal of the $7.6 billion rescission, or cancellation, of unobligated highway contract authority under the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) scheduled to take effect on July......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-testifies-on-construction-innovation-before-house-committee-on-small-business/">Construction Innovation Highlighted on Capitol HillConstruction Innovation Highlighted on Capitol Hill
November 21, 2019
Advanced digital construction methods can save money and create many opportunities for small businesses. It’s an exciting time for engineers, architects, and project managers as they look at new ways to build bridges, buildings, and other structures. New data and using digital models have caused construction sites to become safer and more efficient. However, only......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-gives-thanks-in-2019/">ASCE Gives Thanks in 2019November 21, 2019
We rely on our infrastructure every day, but on Thanksgiving, it’s especially clear that our built systems play a critical role in supporting or lives. As you head to the airport, board a train, or get behind the wheel, consider the effort required to maintain and enhance the infrastructure that gets us to and from......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/fhwa-proposes-updating-bridge-inspection-program/">Proposal to Improve Bridge Inspection Program AnnouncedProposal to Improve Bridge Inspection Program Announced
November 15, 2019
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently issued a proposal to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) that would improve oversight of U.S. bridge inspections. The FHWA proposal addresses requirements set by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Offering states the varying inspection methods in determining inspection intervals for bridges, each......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/puerto-ricos-infrastructure-near-failing-with-d-gpa/">Puerto Rico’s Infrastructure Near Failing with D- GPAPuerto Rico’s Infrastructure Near Failing with D- GPA
November 13, 2019
In its inaugural Report Card for Puerto Rico’s Infrastructure, the ASCE Puerto Rico Section announced a near failing grade of a ‘D-‘ for the island’s infrastructure. The grades were announced in a press conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Tuesday, November 12. The Report Card graded eight categories of infrastructure: bridges (D+), dams......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-investment-wins-big-at-the-ballot-box/">Infrastructure Investment Wins Big at the Ballot BoxInfrastructure Investment Wins Big at the Ballot Box
November 08, 2019
Americans in 19 different states lined up at poll centers on November 5th with an array of decisions to make on their ballots. Despite being an off-year election, infrastructure took center stage. Of the collective 305 ballot measures supporting transportation infrastructure investment, 270 – roughly 90% – were approved. From Maine to Texas, these 270......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/states-could-face-surface-transportation-performance-goal-penalties/">States Could Face Surface Transportation Performance Goal PenaltiesStates Could Face Surface Transportation Performance Goal Penalties
November 05, 2019
As we move into reauthorizing the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, recently reported data shows Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia will need to spend a collective $1.8 billion prior to September 30, 2020—the FAST Act expiration— on improvements to National Highway......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-passes-first-fy20-appropriations-bills/">Senate Passes First FY20 Appropriations BillsSenate Passes First FY20 Appropriations Bills
November 01, 2019
This week, the Senate passed their first FY20 appropriations bills in a “minibus,” or spending package (H.R. 3055) that consists of four bills: Interior & Environment; Transportation, Housing & Urban Development; Commerce, Justice & Science; and Agriculture. The Senate’s FY20 Interior & Environment appropriations bill includes: $9 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/success-house-passes-the-full-utilization-of-the-harbor-maintenance-trust-fund-act/">Success: House Passes the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund ActSuccess: House Passes the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act
October 29, 2019
This week, the House passed H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, by a vote of 296 – 109. ASCE endorsed H.R. 2440 earlier this year, and this bill was one of our 2019 legislative fly-in priorities. The passage of H.R. 2440 would not have been possible without the incredible......