10 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......
This 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......
ASCE commends passage of Water Resources Reform and Development Act
May 22, 2014
Washington, D.C. — 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 final passage today of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives: “Today’s congressional passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development......
What Happens To States When the Highway Trust Fund Runs Dry? Florida Weighs In
May 18, 2014
Depletion of the Federal Highway Trust Fund- What Could it Mean for Florida? An Exclusive Interview with FDOT State Secretary Prasad by Steve Lubinski, PE, CWI, LEED-AP Miami-Dade ASCE conducted an exclusive interview on May 6, 2014 with Florida’s Secretary of Transportation and head of FDOT, Ananth Prasad. The Federal Highway Trust Fund (funded by......
This Week in Infrastructure: Infrastructure Week Delivers on its Name
May 16, 2014
Infrastructure Week lived up to its name! In addition to the events marking the occasion and furthering the conversation on emerging solutions, innovative approaches and best practices, President Obama, Vice President Biden, Secretary of Transportation Foxx and Congress all spoke over the past few days on the need for investment. On Wednesday, President Obama took......
ASCE Applauds U.S. Senate Conference Report on Water Resources Reform and Development Act
May 15, 2014
Washington, D.C. — 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 conference report on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act by the U.S. Senate: “Today’s release of the conference report on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA)......
Infrastructure Week: Share with Your Elected Officials
May 14, 2014
It’s Infrastructure Week! And also officially National Transportation Week, as designated by Presidential proclamation. So what are you doing to celebrate? Planning your next visit with your elected officials would be a good start. ASCE has lots of resources for members and infrastructure advocates to use when planning a visit to discuss infrastructure issues with......
ASCE Statement on the Senate EPW Committee’s Proposed Transportation Bill
May 14, 2014
Washington, D.C. —The following is a statement from Randall (Randy) S. Over, P.E., President of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on the bipartisan Senate Environment & Public Works Committee’s newly proposed MAP-21 Reauthorization legislation: “The proposed MAP-21 reauthorization legislation from Chairman Boxer and Senator Vitter is yet another positive step to improve our......
This Week in Infrastructure: Finding Funding for the Highway Trust Fund
May 09, 2014
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing this week on “new routes for funding and financing highways and transit.” This effort included warnings from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that $13 to $18 billion will be needed each year to maintain the current funding levels the Highway Trust Fund provides. Sen. Boxer (D-CA) responded with......
This Week in Infrastructure: White House offers bill to GROW AMERICA
May 02, 2014
Congress is back in session, but it was not a member of the legislative branch who introduced legislation to fund transportation projects. Instead, the U.S. DOT and President Obama followed up on a promise from earlier this year to propose a $302 billion transportation budget, titled GROW AMERICA (which stands for Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and......