Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-bipartisan-ideas/">This Week in Infrastructure: Bipartisan IdeasThis Week in Infrastructure: Bipartisan Ideas
June 20, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/will-pennsylvanias-infrastructure-make-the-grade/">Will Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Make the Grade?Will Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Make the Grade?
June 19, 2014
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,......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-congressional-proposal-offers-gas-tax-increase-tied-to-inflation/">New Congressional Proposal Offers Gas Tax Increase Tied to InflationNew Congressional Proposal Offers Gas Tax Increase Tied to Inflation
June 18, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2014-water-resources-reform-development-act/">Everything You Need to Know About the 2014 Water Resources Reform Development ActEverything You Need to Know About the 2014 Water Resources Reform Development Act
June 17, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-fix-the-trust-fund/">This Week in Infrastructure: Fix the Trust FundThis Week in Infrastructure: Fix the Trust Fund
June 13, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/watch-live-big-victory-for-americas-infrastructure-with-wrrda-signing/">Watch Live- Big Victory for America’s Infrastructure With WRRDA SigningWatch Live- Big Victory for America’s Infrastructure With WRRDA Signing
June 10, 2014
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...
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-searching-for-sustainable-solutions/">This Week in Infrastructure: Searching for Sustainable SolutionsThis Week in Infrastructure: Searching for Sustainable Solutions
June 06, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/10-myths-about-the-highway-trust-fund/">10 Myths About the Highway Trust Fund10 Myths About the Highway Trust Fund
June 03, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-investment-ensures-infrastructure-effectiveness/">This Week in Infrastructure: Investment Ensures Infrastructure EffectivenessThis Week in Infrastructure: Investment Ensures Infrastructure Effectiveness
May 30, 2014
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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-a-lot-to-celebrate/">This Week In Infrastructure: A lot to CelebrateThis Week In Infrastructure: A lot to Celebrate
May 23, 2014
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......