Innovation NewsBriefs
Vol. 24, No. 6
President Obama’s FY 2014 budget request includes $77 billion for the Department of Transportation and an additional $50 billion “for immediate transportation investments.” His next transportation bill to follow the current MAP-21, calls for a 25 percent increase in funding over current levels and assumes a transfer of $214 billion to the trust fund over six years “to maintain trust fund solvency and pay for increased outlays.”
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Measuring Broadband America
Thursday, April 18th, 2013![Measuring Broadband America](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-shot-2013-04-17-at-5.18.57-PM.png)
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
This 2013 Measuring Broadband America—February Report contains the most recent results from the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Measuring Broadband America program. This program, whose first results were published in August 2011, is an ongoing, rigorous, nationwide study of residential broadband performance in the United States. This study, like those conducted before, involves actual performance tests for thousands of subscribers of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) serving well over 80 percent of the residential market.
Aviation History: “Kites to Capsules” 1969 Federal Aviation Administration
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013more at http://scitech.quickfound.net/aviation_news_and_search.html History of aviation in film clips set to music. FAA film FA-905 Public domain film from the FAA, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though […]
View this complete post...North American Port Analysis
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013![North American Port Analysis](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-shot-2013-04-16-at-10.28.36-AM.jpg)
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
Port and inland distribution markets that invest CapEx in their transportation infrastructure will capture the economic opportunities from changing global trade patterns and evolving e-commerce. Those that don’t invest the needed CapEx risk capsizing their economies. America needs $3.6 trillion in funding for infrastructure by 2020 to remain competitive (ASCE 2013 Infrastructure Report Card).
A Credible Funding Solution for Transportation
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013Innovation NewsBriefs
Vol. 24, No. 6
As we have argued in recent columns, no one disputes President Obama’s and the infrastructure advocates’ claim that some of America’s transportation facilities, are reaching the limit of their useful life and need reconstruction. Nor does any one disagree about the need to expand infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing population.
NextGen Air Transportation System
Monday, April 15th, 2013![NextGen Air Transportation System](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-shot-2013-04-15-at-2.21.25-PM.jpg)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is pursuing key operational improvements to implement the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) in the “midterm,” which is 2013 through 2018. These improvements focus on establishing Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures at key airports, but benefits could be limited in the midterm. PBN uses satellite-based guidance to improve air-traffic control routes (known as “procedures”). These procedures can deliver benefits to airlines, such as fuel savings and increased efficiency, particularly in congested airspace.
Aviation Grade: 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
Friday, April 12th, 2013![Aviation Grade](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-shot-2013-04-08-at-12.06.39-PM.png)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
Despite the effects of the recent recession, commercial enplanements were about 33 million higher in number in 2011 than in 2000, stretching the system’s ability to meet the needs of the nation’s economy. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates that the national cost of airport congestion and delays was almost $22 billion in 2012.
The Best Complete Streets Policies
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013![The Best Complete Streets Policies](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-shot-2013-04-08-at-12.40.57-PM.png)
SMART GROWTH AMERICA
Communities of all sizes are transforming their streets into more than just a way to move people in cars from one place to another.
These communities are part of a growing national movement for Complete Streets. This movement encourages and provides for the safe access to destinations for everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, ethnicity or how they travel.
View this complete post...Fueled by Tolling, Innovation Stems from Our Local Communities
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)
The funding crunch facing America’s transportation infrastructure has made it crucial for our cities, counties, states and regions to find innovative ways of funding our mobility. The Federal Highway Trust Fund – the federal government’s primary source of investment in local infrastructure – is running dry, with the gas tax losing much of its purchasing power since its last increase over two decades ago.
Water Grade: 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
Monday, April 8th, 2013![Water Infra Grade](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen-shot-2013-04-03-at-1.42.24-PM.png)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
At the dawn of the 21st century, much of our drinking water infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life. There are an estimated 240,000 water main breaks per year in the United States. Assuming every pipe would need to be replaced, the cost over the coming decades could reach more than $1 trillion, according to the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
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