The subject of infrastructure is once again, finally, being seriously discussed. The Trump administration has repeated a commitment to address our failing infrastructure, and to develop fiscal strategies for funding comprehensive national infrastructure investment. This is a start.
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URGENT MESSAGE FROM INFRASTRUCTUREUSA’S FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016Get Ready for Infrastructure Week 2015
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015Infrastructure Week 2015 is almost here. This year, be sure to join us in advocating for comprehensive infrastructure investment and a better future for our nation as a whole. Events will take place “in Washington, D.C., around America, and on the internet,” from May 11th to 15th.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS
Rescissions are essentially a book keeping measure when properly administered. It allows USDOT to recoup unspent funds. However, some state DOTs have turned into an opportunity to gut neglected bicycle and pedestrian funding sources in order to preserve favored programs.
Join the Fight for High-Speed Rail
Thursday, August 12th, 2010The American High-Speed Rail Alliance has launched Action for American High-Speed Rail, a grassroots advocacy center with the goal of unifying “all advocacy efforts that promote a comprehensive national high speed rail network.”
View this complete post...Lessons from L.A.: A Rush Hour Drive with a City Planner
Thursday, September 10th, 2009“Streetfilms Nicholas Whitaker took a back seat, rush hour ride with City Planner Deborah Murphy through the streets of Los Angeles. Murphy pointed out some of the difficulties one encounters in L.A. as a pedestrian advocate, commuter, and champion for change…”
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