When most people think of drones, they usually picture cool aerial shots streamed on YouTube or advanced military technology. But drones have much wider applicability, […]
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Articles by: Benjamin Dierker
New Report Shows Over 99.999% of U.S. Hazardous Material Is Transported Safely
Washington, D.C, July 1, 2021 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) released its newest report, How the U.S. Moves Hazardous Materials. The report […]
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A Busy Intersection: Rail Roads, Roadways, and Climate
Public policy is notorious for intersecting with various other policies, market forces, and public and private actions. It is one reason unintended consequences can be […]
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Wind Energy, Plain to Sea
Windy days may be a welcome change from summer heat or a warning of the calm before the storm. Whatever its impact, it is almost […]
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High-Speed Rail Receiving Revived Attention
Imagine the U.S. crisscrossed with rapid, efficient, and accessible high-speed passenger trains. That is the ambition of the nation’s youngest Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. […]
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A Different Trillion-Dollar Deficit
The federal government has spent vast resources to build and maintain the current administrative state, provide for defense, meet healthcare obligations, and more. With trillions […]
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Do Longer Trains Pose Problems or Solutions?
The rail system has been used to transport freight since the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad became the first to commercially transport passengers and freight in […]
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New Policy Brief Outlines America’s Top 5 Infrastructure Challenges
Washington, D.C, June 16, 2021 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) released its newest policy brief, America’s Top Infrastructure Challenges. The brief details […]
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Alaska: A Nature Preserve or Natural Resource Provider?
When ordinary folks or even experienced policymakers discuss natural resources, what specifically comes to mind? While minerals, oil wells, mines, and rich agricultural land come […]
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The Dig of the Future Is Here Today
Excavation damages to underground infrastructure – or more simply, digging projects that hit things like pipelines and internet cables – are on a five year […]
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Achieving Effective Rail Safety Starts With Technology
Railroads have served the needs of people and commerce in the United States for nearly 200 years. Since 1827, when the first steam-powered locomotive debuted, […]
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Why An Infrastructure Package Could Harm Critical Infrastructure
Seemingly the only area of public policy left unmarred by partisan politics is infrastructure. Both sides of the aisle agree that infrastructure maintenance, resilience, and […]
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New Policy Brief Recommends Infrastructure Reforms Needed To Build Back Better
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 CONTACT: Andrew Jefferis, ajefferis@aii.org Washington, D.C, May 25, 2021 -- The Alliance for Innovation and [...]
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“Pipe is the best way to go,” says Biden Energy Secretary
The Biden Administration Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary, Jennifer Granholm, said Tuesday that “pipe is the best way to go” to transport fuel. The comments […]
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Protecting Physical Infrastructure Amidst A Cyber Attack
The recent Colonial pipeline cyber attack and ensuing disruption implicates excavation damage prevention. As industry stakeholders continue to strengthen their damage prevention systems, greater use […]
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