In 2015, Pennsylvania began work on a bold initiative to repair hundreds of bridges vital to their highway system. Pennsylvania worked with contractor Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners to undertake the repair of 558 structurally deficient bridges over a span of three years. The state agreed to pay $900 million, and according to the Department of…
Upgrading public infrastructure is a surefire way to quickly revitalize a community. Construction projects bring hundreds, if not thousands of jobs, and help to stimulate local hotel and restaurant industries as well. It’s important as we move forward with an in depth and comprehensive plan to repair and rebuild our infrastructure that we bear in…
Texas is making great strides in connecting Dallas in North Texas with Houston down on the gulf coast. These are the 4th and 6th largest metro areas, respectively, and the state has just signed two world class infrastructure engineering firms to lead the charge on their new bullet train connecting the two. The new train…
Nearly three million dollars was recently granted in two grants to Acadiana airports in Louisiana, Congressman Clay Higgins announced recently. The grants, which came from the U.S. Department of Transportation, are set to help revamp the infrastructure of the airports. These are important pieces of infrastructure to local and state communities, and the grants will…
The GAIN Coalition strives to take advantage of opportunities to continue the national dialogue about the benefits of increased infrastructure investment. This week in Washington, DC, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will hold its 47th Annual Legislative Conference, a 4-day policy conference. To raise awareness and spur further discussion on the importance of rebuilding…
While the discussion on the future of our infrastructure most often focuses on roads, bridges, and pipelines, there is an unsung hero of American infrastructure equally worthy of our attention and focus. There are more than 700,000 miles of high voltage wires that span from coast to coast, making up the interstate electricity system that…
When storms like Irma touch ground, having a fully charged, fully connected cell phone is extremely important for the safety of those affected. FEMA went so far as to release guidelines for proper cell phone use during a storm, and how to make your battery last as long as possible. Proper cell coverage during a…
Access to the internet has improved the lives of millions of people. Not only does it connect the entire world, but it also affords a tremendous amount of opportunity for people who may otherwise not have access to higher quality education, libraries, or other resources. Businesses can better reach their customers, children and young adults…
In order to ensure our continued growth as a country, we need to be sure that every community is given the attention it needs. Rural communities across the country need a greater focus as the infrastructure debate heats up in Washington. Ensuring that electric grids are up to date, that transmission and distribution lines are…
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