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......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/21-year-old-gas-tax-rate-still-holding-up-americas-roads-bridges/">21-Year-Old Gas Tax Rate Still Holding Up America’s Roads & Bridges21-Year-Old Gas Tax Rate Still Holding Up America’s Roads & Bridges
October 01, 2014
The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) S. Over, P.E., F.ASCE, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding the 21st anniversary of the last federal gas tax increase: “Today the federal gas tax’s 18.4-cent rate turns 21. While this is a rite of passage for American college students, this milestone is......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/maximizing-the-investment-in-transportation-projects/">Maximizing the Investment in Transportation ProjectsMaximizing the Investment in Transportation Projects
October 01, 2014
ASCE teamed with the Eno Center for Transportation to author Maximizing the Value of Investments Using Life Cycle Cost Analysis. The report, released yesterday at a Capitol Hill briefing, surveyed industry practitioners and policymakers on their current use of life cycle cost analysis (LCCA), and their beliefs on what role it should play in the......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/new-asce-report-offers-recommendations-to-maximize-transportation-project-funding/">New ASCE Report Offers Recommendations to Maximize Transportation Project FundingNew ASCE Report Offers Recommendations to Maximize Transportation Project Funding
September 30, 2014
Despite the majority of transportation industry practitioners’ agreement that the full cost of a project—including long-term operation and maintenance—should be considered in decision-making, only 48 percent of practitioners said their agencies could effectively predict future costs, according to a survey released as part of a new report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/advocate-profile-marsia-geldert-murphey-p-e-m-asce/">Advocate Profile: Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., M.ASCEAdvocate Profile: Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., M.ASCE
September 24, 2014
Advocate Profile: Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., M.ASCE Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., M. ASCE is the incoming chair of ASCE’s Public Policy Committee. As president and CEO of Sequoia Engineering & Environmental, Inc. she is responsible for overall management, development and growth of firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental documentation & permitting, construction engineering and public involvement. If......
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