Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-the-nitty-gritty-facts/">This Week in Infrastructure: Getting Infrastructure Projects Moving Through the Ballot BoxThis Week in Infrastructure: Getting Infrastructure Projects Moving Through the Ballot Box
November 01, 2014
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,......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/rock-the-vote-for-infrastructure-on-nov-4/">Rock the Vote for Infrastructure on Nov. 4Rock the Vote for Infrastructure on Nov. 4
October 31, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-amanda-hanaway-corrente-pe-mba/">Advocate Profile: Amanda Hanaway-Corrente, PE, MBAAdvocate Profile: Amanda Hanaway-Corrente, PE, MBA
October 30, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/enhance-rhode-islands-mass-transit-systems-vote-yes-on-question-6/">Enhance Rhode Island’s Mass Transit Systems — Vote “Yes” on Question 6Enhance Rhode Island’s Mass Transit Systems — Vote “Yes” on Question 6
October 29, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-sos-for-depleting-infrastructure-funds-the-time-to-act-is-now/">This Week in Infrastructure: SOS for Depleting Infrastructure Funds: The Time to Act is Now!This Week in Infrastructure: SOS for Depleting Infrastructure Funds: The Time to Act is Now!
October 24, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vote-yes-to-invest-in-a-louisiana-infrastructure-bank/">Vote “Yes” to Invest in a Louisiana Infrastructure BankVote “Yes” to Invest in a Louisiana Infrastructure Bank
October 23, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/vote-for-question-1-protect-marylands-transportation-trust-fund/">Vote “For” Question 1!: Protect Maryland’s Transportation Trust FundVote “For” Question 1!: Protect Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund
October 23, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/asce-participates-in-white-house-event/">ASCE Participates in White House Event on Building Green InfrastructureASCE Participates in White House Event on Building Green Infrastructure
October 22, 2014
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......
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+)......
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