John Hennessy III,
P.E.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made a difficult situation worse. A sizable portion of our existing infrastructure systems are supported with user-generated revenue streams. With the onset of the pandemic, commercial water use is down, commuters are staying off the roads and away from transit, and airports are virtually empty.
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Written by Mary Scott Nabers President and CEO, Strategic Partnerships Inc. Renovate or replace – these are the options government entities must decide between constantly. The tools, systems, facilities, programs, and technology necessary for efficient operations in cities, counties, schools, and state agencies are high priorities. Aging operational infrastructure is outdated, ineffective, costly, and, in […]
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AMERICANS FOR TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY COALITION (ATM) Originally posted in FasterBetterSafer Part Two of a Two-Part Series. Read Part One Here. “If every UPS vehicle is five minutes late due to congestion per day, it costs the company $114 million annually,” says Tom Jensen, Vice President of Transportation Policy at UPS. Whether it’s legislative or regulatory […]
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In this most recent ATM video, a discussion on why infrastructure investment must be a priority for our elected leaders and why Congress must act sooner rather than later.
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There are 47,052 bridges classified as structurally deficient and considered to be in poor condition, according to a new ARTBA analysis of the recently released U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2018 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database. If placed end-to-end, they would stretch nearly 1,100 miles—the distance between Chicago and Houston.
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A decade after suffering a significant economic downturn, Michigan is recovering, with its population and economy growing and vehicle travel increasing in response to the growth. But the state’s rate of recovery could be slowed if Michigan is not able to provide a modern, well-maintained transportation system. The pace of economic growth, which will be greatly impacted by the reliability and condition of the state’s transportation system, continues to have a significant impact on quality of life in the Great Lakes State.
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While passenger and cargo traffic through airport facilities continues to grow at a record pace, our outdated aviation infrastructure is not keeping up with demand. As a result, far too many airports around the country are overcrowded and cramped. This survey shows that America’s airports require more than $128 billion in infrastructure upgrades by 2023, with more than 56 percent of the needs inside our aging terminals.
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In an effort to help Hawaii’s residents and policy makers understand the needs of its infrastructure, the ASCE Hawaii Chapter developed this inaugural 2019 Infrastructure Report Card. This report provides an evaluation of some of Hawaii’s key areas of infrastructure, including aviation, bridges, coastal areas, dams, energy, roads, schools, solid waste, stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water. Common challenges facing Hawaii’s infrastructure across the board include aging infrastructure, lack of funding, and sea level rise.
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There are tens of thousands of water utilities and authorities in the US. Collaboration will be essential to securing our nation’s water future. Consolidating water utilities is one of many options communities may consider to pool resources, streamline decision-making, and increase efficiency. This report synthesizes the financial impacts of consolidating water utility service by looking at the real-world, diverse experiences of eight communities from across the country.
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In 2018, manufacturing optimism reached record highs as a direct result of competitive tax and regulatory policy. Tax reform and an improved regulatory environment helped to propel faster growth, with manufacturers raising wages, investing in their operations and offering innovative benefits. However, manufacturers increasingly raise concerns about rising transportation costs and insufficient infrastructure. More than 70 percent of manufacturers do not believe the state of our nation’s infrastructure is positioned to respond to the competitive needs of a growing economy.
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