Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-quotes-from-the-state-of-the-union/">Infrastructure Quotes from the State of the UnionInfrastructure Quotes from the State of the Union
January 22, 2015
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/increased-optimism-for-infrastructure-funding-fix/">Increased Optimism for Infrastructure Funding FixIncreased Optimism for Infrastructure Funding Fix
January 16, 2015
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-year-new-congress-new-hope-for-infrastructure-investment/">New Year, New Congress, New Hope for Infrastructure InvestmentNew Year, New Congress, New Hope for Infrastructure Investment
January 09, 2015
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/2014-asce-government-relations-year-in-review/">2014 ASCE Government Relations Year in Review2014 ASCE Government Relations Year in Review
January 01, 2015
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/dams-in-26-states-are-getting-some-tlc/">Dams in 26 States Are Getting Some TLCDams in 26 States Are Getting Some TLC
December 30, 2014
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......
San Francisco Strengthens Water Pipelines Against Earthquake Vulnerabilities
December 23, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/michigan-legislature-defers-to-the-public-on-gas-tax/">Michigan Legislature Defers to the Public on Gas TaxMichigan Legislature Defers to the Public on Gas Tax
December 22, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-the-cascading-effect-of-aging-infrastructure/">This Week in Infrastructure: The Cascading Effect of Aging InfrastructureThis Week in Infrastructure: The Cascading Effect of Aging Infrastructure
December 19, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/nevada-report-card-reveals-a-15b-infrastructure-problem/">Nevada Report Card Reveals a $15B Infrastructure ProblemNevada Report Card Reveals a $15B Infrastructure Problem
December 16, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-legislators-come-together-to-discuss-infrastructure-issues/">State Legislators Come Together to Discuss Infrastructure IssuesState Legislators Come Together to Discuss Infrastructure Issues
December 15, 2014
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. ......