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Posts Tagged ‘American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)’

Making the Grade: Energy

Friday, March 17th, 2017

In the ASCE 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, energy received a grade of D+. Most electric transmission and distribution lines were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s with a 50-year life expectancy, and the lower 48 states’ power grid is at full capacity. Without greater attention to aging equipment, as well as addressing storm and climate impacts, Americans will likely experience longer and more frequent power interruptions – already reportedly in excess of 3,500 per year. What can you do to help? Watch the video and visit https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/.

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Making the Grade: Dams and Levees

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Dams and levees play integral roles in communities. Dams create reservoirs for our water supply, protect us from floods, and provide renewable energy, while levees reduce the risk from devastating flooding events. ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card graded dams a D and levees a D. Find out what can be done at https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/.

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Making the Grade: Ports, Inland Waterways and Rail

Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

Ports, Inland Waterways, and Rail infrastructure systems play an integral role in the U.S. freight network and how America moves things. ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card graded ports a C+, inland waterways a D, and rail a B. Watch the video and learn more at https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/.

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Making the Grade: Wastewater and Drinking Water

Tuesday, March 14th, 2017

Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure are critical to public health, but are too often forgotten. In the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE graded drinking water a D and wastewater a D+. With action, we can improve the nation’s water infrastructure: watch the video and visit https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/ to learn how.

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Making the Grade: Bridges, Roads, Aviation, and Transit

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Americans spend 6.9 billion hours delayed in traffic— that’s 42 hours per driver. In the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE graded bridges a C+, roads a D, aviation a D, and transit a D-. Collectively, transportation infrastructure widens the nation’s infrastructure investment gap, with unmet funding needs of $1.1 trillion for surface transportation and $42 billion for aviation between 2016 and 2025. So what can we do to help? Watch to find out and visit https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/.

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What’s Happening Now at ASCE

Thursday, March 24th, 2016

Here’s a recap of what’s happening now at ASCE. From a summit on sustainability, to the New Faces of Civil Engineering, to career advice from an expert and more. Watch and learn the latest Society news.

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ASCE: Highway Trust Fund 101

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

The Highway Trust fund, paid for by the federal gas tax, provides federal funding for America’s roads, bridges, and transit systems. But the gas tax hasn’t been raised in over 20 years, and the Highway Trust Fund will soon be insolvent. Watch the video to learn about the importance of the Highway Trust Fund and the negative consequences of the looming insolvency.

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