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Federal procurement rules are changing, and it’ll be wise to monitor how they evolve

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Something significant occurred very recently and it is not only noteworthy, it represents a major shift that should be monitored carefully by both government officials and private sector contractors. President Trump’s new Executive Order related to future federal contracting represents one of the most consequential procurement policy changes in years.  The Executive Order directs federal agencies to make fixed-price contracts the default method for federal purchasing. The directive is no […]

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No slowdown in sight for America’s bridge infrastructure projects

Monday, July 21st, 2025

America’s bridge infrastructure has been a significant concern for at least the last twenty years, but the critical needs are slowly being addressed. In 2016, an annual report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) listed approximately 56,000 bridges that were deemed to be structurally deficient. That staggering reality initiated immediate action from government […]

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Thoughts about the government marketplace in these disruptive times

Monday, March 17th, 2025

The unique and disruptive chaos so painfully visible at the federal level of government is causing millions of Americans to be extremely concerned about what comes next. The existing angst has disrupted global markets and caused many businesses to put a pause on major business decisions. Officials at the state and local levels of government […]

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America’s New Approach to Infrastructure … Moving from Reactive to Proactive

Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

Originally posted on Faster Better Safer, the blog of Americans for Transportation Mobility The story of America’s faltering infrastructure (deteriorating roads and bridges and strained waterways and ports) is playing out in ways that consumers, manufacturers and suppliers are feeling. Whether it’s higher home prices because the raw materials that go into the building process are […]

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Infrastructure Week 2021 Highlights

Friday, May 21st, 2021

For 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!

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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Testifies on Transportation Infrastructure Priorities

Wednesday, March 31st, 2021

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg testified on his department’s priorities before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. In his opening remarks, Secretary Buttigieg said “the infrastructure status quo is a threat” and emphasized the need to make a “generational investment” in transportation infrastructure. He also talked about the importance of creating resilient infrastructure and confronting inequities. Throughout the hearing, lawmakers questioned the secretary about transportation technologies, low-emission transit systems, aviation safety issues, high-speed rail funding, the Highway Trust Fund and the permitting process for infrastructure projects.

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You’re Invited! Building to Recovery: America’s New Playbook for Infrastructure

Thursday, February 18th, 2021
America's New Playbook for Infrastructure - Event

Please register below to join me, Accelerator for America Action and our New Partnership on Infrastructure coalition, CityAge, Senator Cathy Cortez Masto of Nevada, Representative Greg Stanton of Arizona, and Mayor David Holt of Oklahoma City for Building to Recovery: America’s New Playbook for Infrastructure on Monday, March 1, at 12 pm PT | 3 pm ET.

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FAST Act Extended One Year — But ATM Members Tell Radio Newsmakers There Are Policy Miles to Go

Friday, October 23rd, 2020

Member organizations of the Americans for Transportation Mobility (ATM) Coalition took part in a recent national Radio Media Tour (RMT). They advocated a Congressional furtherance of the FAST Act and for a longer-term federal investment plan to rebuild aging highways, bridges and public transit.

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Status Report: COVID-19’s Impacts on America’s Infrastructure

Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
Empty subway car illustrates COVID-19

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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No More Time-Outs, America!

Thursday, June 18th, 2020

That improvements to passenger rail, public transit, bridges, rural roads and interstates are needed is not up for debate. In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) informed all of America that our infrastructure was graded at a D+. This included multiple systems, but largely surface transportation. President Trump, early on, made infrastructure investment […]

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