Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/sprawl-is-no-joke/">Sprawl is No JokeJuly 01, 2013
I recently caught this article from The Atlantic, The Devastating Impact of 30 Years of Sprawl, As Seen From Space. Pretty crazy stuff, huh? Sprawl is one of those things that happen so gradually it is hard to notice in your day-to-day life. This article shows the use of GIF’s just what is happening not......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/infrastructure-policy-leaders-come-together-in-oklahoma-city/">Oklahoma Infrastructure Business and Policy Leaders Come TogetherOklahoma Infrastructure Business and Policy Leaders Come Together
June 28, 2013
Today, June 28th, co-chair of Building America’s Future and former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell joined Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, ASCE and the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce to praise efforts at the state and local level in addressing infrastructure challenges. At the policy forum in Oklahoma City, Rendell and Cornett noted that while leadership......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/phoenix-joins-cities-nationwide-trying-out-bike-share-programs/">Phoenix Joins Cities Nationwide Trying Out Bike Share ProgramsPhoenix Joins Cities Nationwide Trying Out Bike Share Programs
June 18, 2013
On June 5th, the Phoenix City Council awarded a contract to CycleHop, LLC, to manage the city’s new bike share program that is expected to be rolled out by December 2013. This announcement comes shortly after New York City implemented its own bike sharing program, known as Citi Bike. New York has spread 6,000 bikes......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/the-little-program-that-could-if-funded/">The Little Program that Could — If FundedThe Little Program that Could — If Funded
June 11, 2013
The House Science Committee was quick to take notice of the tragedy that took place in Oklahoma and responded by calling a hearing on less than a week’s notice to review federal efforts to reduce the impacts of windstorms. In addition to the tornado outbreak, the hearing focused on a small government program, the National......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-wrda-can-reduce-risks-and-costs-of-future-floods/">How WRDA Can Reduce Risks and Costs of Future FloodsHow WRDA Can Reduce Risks and Costs of Future Floods
June 06, 2013
In a Monday briefing, representatives from the Association of State Floodplain Managers, National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies, and the Nature Conservancy gathered to discuss the opportunities in the proposed WRDA bill to reduce flood risks and the potential damages from flood disasters. The nation’s dam and levee system is characterized by low......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/north-carolinas-infrastructure-needs/">Get to Know North Carolina’s Mediocre InfrastructureGet to Know North Carolina’s Mediocre Infrastructure
June 05, 2013
Today, North Carolina’s civil engineers released a new Infrastructure Report Card. After spending a year diving into the details of the state’s infrastructure – from bridges to beaches to dams – they determined that North Carolina’s infrastructure only deserved a mediocre C grade. Like many areas of the country, North Carolina has some work to......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/tcc-members-hit-capitol-hill/">TCC Members Hit Capitol HillJune 05, 2013
Members of the Transportation Construction Coalition hit Capitol Hill this morning as a part of the organization’s annual Fly In. With over 500 construction, engineering, and equipment experts coming into Washington DC, the plan it to make Members of Congress understand the dire impact on their states, districts and the National economy if Congress fails......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/national-dam-safety-awareness-day/">National Dam Safety Awareness DayNational Dam Safety Awareness Day
May 31, 2013
Today marks the 124th anniversary of the Johnstown Flood, the the result of the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam, which was situated 14 miles upstream of the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The dam failed after a period of heavy rainfall, however it was not properly maintained for years and in fact modified in ways that......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/can-smart-growth-strategies-save-money-for-cities/">Can Smart Growth Strategies Save Money for Cities?Can Smart Growth Strategies Save Money for Cities?
May 30, 2013
As cash-strapped cities and states look for ways to maintain and modernize their infrastructure, a new study suggests that smart growth development can help the bottom line. Recently Smart Growth experts compiled results from 17 studies, showing the revenue potential of “smart growth” development strategies. The new report, Building Better Budgets: A National Examination of......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-subcommittee-grills-amtrak-over-federal-subsidies-and-operating-losses/">House Subcommittee Grills Amtrak over Federal Subsidies and Operating LossesHouse Subcommittee Grills Amtrak over Federal Subsidies and Operating Losses
May 24, 2013
The House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials heard testimony on Tuesday from witnesses regarding federal subsidies for passenger rail service provided by Amtrak. Over the past few years, Amtrak’s ridership has increased dramatically, increasing the revenue stream, and reducing reliance on federal subsidies. Despite these improvements coming from the Passenger Rail Investment and......
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