Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-thankful-for-ramped-up-media-interest-in-infrastructure-renewal/">This Week in Infrastructure: Thankful for Ramped-Up Media Interest in Infrastructure RenewalThis Week in Infrastructure: Thankful for Ramped-Up Media Interest in Infrastructure Renewal
November 21, 2014
With holiday travel underway and harsh weather already arriving in some regions, the state of our nation’s highways will become even more apparent as thousands of Americans take to the roads to visit family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. However, our current D+ in infrastructure and lack of sufficient funding for the Highway Trust......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/6-asce-past-president-andy-herrmann-to-talk-infrastructure-with-60-minutes/">ASCE Past President Andy Herrmann To Talk Infrastructure with 60 MinutesASCE Past President Andy Herrmann To Talk Infrastructure with 60 Minutes
November 21, 2014
This Sunday, Nov. 23, ASCE Past President Andrew W. Herrmann, P.E. SECB, F.ASCE, will discuss the state of our nation’s bridges during primetime TV on CBS’ 60 Minutes via a helicopter tour of Pittsburgh. 60 Minutes Video – The roads and bridges Americans drive on every day are in dire need of repair or replacement......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/8-things-worth-knowing-about-montanas-infrastructure/">8 Things Worth Knowing About Montana’s C- Infrastructure8 Things Worth Knowing About Montana’s C- Infrastructure
November 19, 2014
Montana’s Water Pipes Could Stretch From Billings to Miami – Roundtrip Montana has approximately 700 public water systems and over 5,300 miles of water distribution and transmission piping, a longer stretch than driving roundtrip from Billings to Miami. Some Pipes Under Original Montana Plots Might Be Original Too Some of the older and more established......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/this-week-in-infrastructure-bipartisanship-needed-to-get-infrastructure-improvements-rolling/">This Week in Infrastructure: Bipartisanship Needed to Get Infrastructure Improvements RollingThis Week in Infrastructure: Bipartisanship Needed to Get Infrastructure Improvements Rolling
November 14, 2014
With the midterm elections completed and the Congressional lame duck session underway, Americans are looking for a fresh approach to infrastructure investment at the federal level. ASCE hopes that the new Congress will respond to our nation’s infrastructure needs with compromise and urgency before May, when the Highway Trust Fund will once again become insolvent.......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/election-results-signify-shift-in-americans-willingness-to-invest-in-infrastructure/">Election Results Signify Shift in Americans’ Willingness to Invest in InfrastructureElection Results Signify Shift in Americans’ Willingness to Invest in Infrastructure
November 07, 2014
In light of the recent elections, infrastructure investment has now moved from a topic of discussion into a plan for action in many states. With the nation’s pressing infrastructure needs and limited federal funds available, ASCE is pleased that many states are finding creative ways to pay for infrastructure improvements through other means. With six......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/big-wins-for-infrastructure-on-election-day/">Big Wins for Infrastructure on Election DayBig Wins for Infrastructure on Election Day
November 05, 2014
Leading up to yesterday’s election ASCE brought you information on many statewide ballot measures. ASCE staff worked with our dedicated members on the ground in California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin. The issues being put to the test ranged from roads to water and addressed improvements to aging structures, compliance with......
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......
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