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Infrastructure in the News: Let the Memorial Day Travel Woes Begin

May 27, 2016 | By: Olivia Wolfertz

Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and with it a dramatic a reminder of the congested and worn out state of our surface transportation infrastructure. As people take to the roads in order to reach their Memorial Day weekend destinations, reports predict that congestion will be...

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Tags: bridge, rail

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House Transportation Committee Passes Water Resources Bill

May 26, 2016 | By: Whitford Remer

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced a $5.5 billion Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) this week. A path forward for H.R. 5303 will require support from the full chamber, a commitment by House leadership to give the bill floor time, and ultimately a compromise...

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Tags: congress, ports, WRDA

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Infrastructure in the News: Issues abound during Infrastructure Week

May 20, 2016 | By: Olivia Wolfertz

With Infrastructure Week raising awareness of the important role our roads, bridges, transit and water infrastructure play, this week’s news headlines have been powerful reminders of our need for further action. ASCE’s Failure to Act economic report continues to garner news headlines, emphasizing our infrastructure...

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Tags: #infrastructurematters, failure to act, Infrastructure Week, transit

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#InfrastructureMatters Hits the Hill

May 18, 2016 | By: Becky Moylan

The message that #InfrastructureMatters made its way to Capitol Hill today, as American business, labor, citizen groups, and more met with members of Congress and their staffs. Mid-day, the group took a break from Infrastructure Week Advocacy Day meetings to come together at a congressional...

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Tags: congress, economy, Infrastructure Week

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Infrastructure in the News: Transit, Roads and the Consequences of Inaction

May 13, 2016 | By: Olivia Wolfertz

With Infrastructure Week around the corner, the release of ASCE’s most recent Failure to Act economic study, and more state action towards addressing infrastructure needs, this week has been significant for infrastructure awareness. Infrastructure Week is May 16-23, and will call attention to why #InfrastructureMatters...

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Infrastructure Week Events to Check Out

May 12, 2016 | By: America's Infrastructure Report Card

There’s a great line up of events happening for Infrastructure Week! See what’s happening near you! Infrastructure Week Calendar of Events Saturday, May 14 Event Location Organizer 9:30 am – 12:00 pm WTS-DC: Complete Streets Bike Tour of Arlington, VA Arlington VA Women’s Transportation Seminar...

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Tags: #infrastructurematters, economics, economy, infrastructure, Infrastructure Week, sustainability, transportation