America is inching closer to a monumental investment and policy framework for modernizing our transportation system and building next-generation infrastructure.
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Ed Talks: Federal Investment in Infrastructure & Transportation is the American Dream in Action
Monday, September 20th, 2021House T&I Committee Advances $10 Billion for HSR
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021In advocating for the California project specifically, Moulton noted that the San Francisco to L.A. line would offer much more frequent—and affordable—service than the airlines.
View this complete Infra Blog post...Homelessness prompts large P3s throughout America By Mary Scott Nabers | 8.20.2021
Tuesday, August 24th, 2021At least 580,000 people experienced homelessness on a given day in January 2020. That number has increased significantly since then. Today, reporting organizations say there is no recent accounting and gathering the data will be more difficult in the months to come. However, data does point to increases in America’s homeless population over the past […]
View this complete Infra Blog post...Visionary municipalities lead way for Smart City contracting opportunities By Mary Scott Nabers | 6.29.2021
Thursday, July 1st, 2021Smart City competition continues, and benefits are coming not only to citizens at the local level of government but also to the entire country as new initiatives are launched, tested, and perfected. Recognition for exemplary effort is now more prevalent than ever as states and national organizations seek out and reward public agencies for visionary […]
View this complete Infra Blog post...Local officials addressing infrastructure needs as federal plan stalls – by Mary Scott Nabers | 5.15.2021
Monday, May 24th, 2021Earlier this month, the country celebrated another annual Infrastructure Week. For the last nine years, leaders have convened from across America to highlight the critical role infrastructure plays in the economy, job creation, public health, and national security. But, for many years the celebrations have been rather mild since there has been little to celebrate. […]
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Friday, May 21st, 2021For some highlights of the Infrastructure Week 2021, check out the below videos from the kickoff and other keynote events. Visit the United for Infrastructure Vimeo page for all of the great panel conversations, video spotlights, and interviews the made this 9th annual United for Infrastructure a week to remember!
View this complete Infra Blog post...Details continue to emerge on ARP funding uses – By Mary Scott Nabers | 4.28.2021
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021Cities, counties, school districts, colleges, universities, health-care facilities, and public transit authorities are all on stand-by awaiting billions in new funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Surprisingly, a few states are still holding federal revenue received through the CARES Act for COVID relief, often to the frustration of local public leaders. Contractors, taxpayers, […]
View this complete Infra Blog post...America is bordering on a water infrastructure crisis
Monday, April 26th, 2021There is no disagreement — water is a precious asset. Without water, there is no path to survival or sustainability on the planet. Cities, counties, states, industry, trees, plants, crops, animals, and individuals cannot survive without adequate water resources. In America’s overall drive to sustainability, water is one of the most critical components. Yet, […]
View this complete Infra Blog post...ESG – a trend destined to impact government contracting
Monday, March 29th, 2021Industry leaders, investors, regulators, rating agencies, and governmental entities are all watching a strong trend that will likely become a competitive factor in government contracting in the future. The significance of the trend’s impact cannot yet be calculated, but it could be substantial.
View this complete Infra Blog post...Attend RPA Assembly 2021: Rethink, Recover, Rebuild
Friday, March 19th, 2021Please join us for the 2021 Assembly as we gather experts from across the country to explore and plan for our region’s health, economy, housing, climate, open spaces, and infrastructure.
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