Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/protect-wisconsins-transportation-trust-fund-vote-yes-on-question-1/">Protect Wisconsin’s Transportation Trust Fund — Vote “Yes” on Question 1!Protect Wisconsin’s Transportation Trust Fund — Vote “Yes” on Question 1!
October 22, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-in-arkansas-earns-d/">Infrastructure in Arkansas Earns D+Infrastructure in Arkansas Earns D+
October 17, 2014
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+)......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vermont-infrastructure-shows-improvement-in-new-report-card/">Vermont Infrastructure Shows Improvement in New Report CardVermont Infrastructure Shows Improvement in New Report Card
October 17, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hawaii-votes-on-funding-dam-and-reservoir-repairs/">Hawaii Votes on Funding Dam and Reservoir RepairsHawaii Votes on Funding Dam and Reservoir Repairs
October 15, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/california-proposition-1-invests-in-water-infrastructure/">California Proposition 1 Invests in Water InfrastructureCalifornia Proposition 1 Invests in Water Infrastructure
October 13, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/arkansas-and-vermont-to-release-infrastructure-report-cards/">Arkansas and Vermont to Release Infrastructure Report CardsArkansas and Vermont to Release Infrastructure Report Cards
October 12, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/say-no-to-aging-infrastructure-massachusetts-vote-no-on-question-1/">Say “No” to Aging Infrastructure Massachusetts: Vote “No” on Question 1!Say “No” to Aging Infrastructure Massachusetts: Vote “No” on Question 1!
October 09, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-seeks-nominations-for-outstanding-civil-engineer-advocate-of-the-year/">ASCE Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the YearASCE Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the Year
October 07, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/texans-must-vote-yes-on-designating-revenue-to-state-highway-fund/">Texans Must Vote “Yes” on Designating Revenue to State Highway FundTexans Must Vote “Yes” on Designating Revenue to State Highway Fund
October 06, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-time-is-now-to-invest-in-airports/">The Time is Now to Invest in AirportsThe Time is Now to Invest in Airports
October 02, 2014
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......