A contribution by Chanil N. De Silva; Director of Policy at Nouveau Inc. President Obama signed a five-year, $305 billion, surface-transportation funding bill into law […]
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Aii Hosts Event on EU Energy Connectivity in U.S. Capitol
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure hosted an expert panel discussion on European energy connectivity and its impact on U.S. energy policy decisions in the […]
Read MoreTransporting Crude Oil By Water Highlighted at Recent Conference
INFONEX’s Crude-by-water and Crude export conference took place this week in Houston, Texas, on November 17-18th. The event hosted many influential experts in the oil […]
Read MoreWill Hyperloop’s ever be a reality?
What if you could get from Los Angeles to San Francisco, or from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH in 30 minutes, moving comfortably at up […]
Read MorePhone to Internet: A sign of things to come in excavation safety?
As technology continues to improve, the manner in which we use the Internet, TV, water, electricity, and other utilities has changed dramatically. The Internet allows […]
Read MoreCalifornia’s drought: when the rain dance doesn’t cut it!
A contribution by Chanil N. De Silva; Director of Policy at Nouveau Inc. California has been suffering one of the worst droughts on record, reaching […]
Read MoreThe Infrastructure Scorecard: Presidential Race 2016
Infrastructure is the backbone of the American economy. Roads, bridges, railways, pipelines, and airports alike connect America, permitting the free flow of people and goods […]
Read MoreAre Solar Roadways Feasible?
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Read MoreBuilding a Better Future
A well built, well maintained, modernized infrastructure network is a key component of a strong economy. The state of U.S. infrastructure has been in decline […]
Read MoreCalling on Congress to Acknowledge Excavation Damage for PHMSA Reauthorization
Click here to read the letter. As Congress prepares to vote on the reauthorization of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) at the […]
Read MoreICYMI: Rail Safety Event
“…you can mitigate a problem, but if you prevent it in the first place, you don’t have to mitigate. And so it’s a matter of looking […]
Read MoreDiverting Derailments: Working Together for Rail Safety
New Technologies Mean Safer Rail Crossings
Higher standards and better safety technology have helped reduce the danger of railroad crossings over the half-century. Every safety improvement gets closer to an accident-free […]
Read More“Back on Track: Bringing Rail Safety into the 21st Century”
Click here to read the report The nation’s bedrock infrastructure is aging, and railroads are no exception. Tracks and rail beds are not equipped […]
Read MoreCan California’s Infrastructure Stand up to Natural Disasters?
California may be beautiful, but it is no secret that the state is subject to extreme conditions earthquake, drought, fire, and flood almost seem to […]
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