In This Issue – American Infrastructure

Historic Howellville Road Bridge Receives Upgrade

0 Comments

The new steel truss bridge provides a wider bridge deck and more space, enhancing safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians

Feature In This Issue Transportation

Taking an Innovative Approach

0 Comments

Carroll County navigates various challenges through dedication and efficiency By Hanna Heiss Addressing the needs of its citizens, providing a

In This Issue Water

IIJA Flows with Goodness for Wastewater Public Works Professionals

0 Comments

What’s available and how to secure IIJA funding to benefit communities By Stan Brown The arrival of the Infrastructure Investment

In This Issue Water

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

Our work is just getting started By Radhika Fox The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law recognizes how essential water is to public

Feature In This Issue Transportation

Increasing Flow of Traffic on the I-25

Congestion on the major New Mexico highway was becoming a major issue for commuters. By Camille Manaloto Interstate 25 in

Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week

The AI Interview: Dennis Truax, President, American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE President shares his thoughts on the future of infrastructure American Infrastructure: For readers who don’t already know, what is

In This Issue New This Week

Editor’s Note May/June 2022

Dear Readers in print and online, Welcome to the May/June issue of American Infrastructure! It’s hard to believe that we

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Meet the American Society of Civil Engineers

Reimagining the future The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Meet APWA: The Voice of Public Works

By Scott Grayson What does a worker filling a pothole, a designer planning a new city facility, and a director

In This Issue New This Week

Editor’s Note: March/April 2022

Dear Readers in print and online, I am pleased to welcome you to our March/April issue of American Infrastructure. This

In This Issue

Publisher’s Note: March/April 2022

Hello Readers in print and online, Welcome to the March/April issue of American Infrastructure. This month we present to you

In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week

Funding Provides Hope for the Nation

As spring approaches, infrastructure is about to receive major funding By Aurielle Weiss Since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment

Feature In This Issue

City Yard Renovation is Design Conscious

Santa Monica city workers receive new building and equipment. By Aurielle Weiss The Santa Monica City Yards have been around

Feature In This Issue New This Week

Project Profile: Washington Bridge North Project

Washington Bridge Project Addresses Several Structural Deficiencies By Camille Manaloto With infrastructure on the minds of millions, improving our citys’

Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week

Innovation is Key to Missouri’s Transportation Funding Success

New contributions will allocate millions for Missouri’s infrastructure. By Governor Michael L. Parson Infrastructure has been a top priority for

City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Ohio’s State Capital Infrastructure Program

Public Works for Ohioans. By Linda S. Bailiff In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Public Works Commission’s office of

In This Issue New This Week

Publisher’s Note: January 2022

Hello Readers in print and online, A very happy new year to you and your team. What sort of year

Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week

The AI Interview: Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities

NLC CEO discusses the importance of local government. American Infrastructure: For our readers who might not already know, talk about

In This Issue Infrastructure

The Trillion Dollar Promise

Delivering the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act. By Si Katara  Last year’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) set

In This Issue New This Week

Infrastructure Fit for the Future

Oregon is making historic once-in-a-lifetime infrastructure investments to create an equitable, resilient, and greener future. By Governor Kate Brown Since

Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week

The AI Interview: Scott D. Grayson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, APWA

APWA CEO addresses infrastructure needs in the U.S. American Infrastructure: Tell me about APWA and its philosophy. Scott Grayson: APWA’s

Feature In This Issue New This Week

Municipality of the Year: Indianapolis is A Leader in Infrastructure

Equity is at the heart of their city. By Aurielle Weiss Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana, is truly the

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Changing Times for the Construction Industry

Although the supply chain is unstable, funding has expanded. By Mary Scott Nabers What a difference a short period of

In This Issue New This Week

Editor’s Note: November/December 2021

Dear Readers in print and online, Happy Holidays, and welcome to the November/December issue of American Infrastructure Magazine. This month

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

South Carolina’s interstates receives major upgrade. By Aurielle Weiss Interstate 385 is a 42 mile long route connecting northwest

In This Issue New This Week

2021: A New Start for Infrastructure

The historic infrastructure bill is a major victory for America. By Aurielle Weiss It’s an exciting time for Infrastructure in

In This Issue New This Week

Publisher’s Note: December 2021

Hello Readers in Print and Online. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your team. We have been

Feature In This Issue Transportation

Widening Roads for Future Growth

I-70 in the Denver metro area required highway expansion to continue to serve the connected communities and enhance commuter daily

Feature In This Issue New This Week

Road Construction Expands into Community Enrichment

Orange County Public Works partnered with the City of Costa Mesa to reconstruct roadway pavements, improve water-drainage and create an

In This Issue Infrastructure Sustainable Solutions

The AI Interview: Anthony Kane, CEO, Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure

Executive introduces us to ISI and shares his insight on what sustainable infrastructure really is. American Infrastructure: For our readers

City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week

Building a Better Baltimore

How Baltimore’s infrastructure projects are putting the charm back in charm city. By Dr. Jason W. Mitchell In May, the

In This Issue New This Week

Publisher’s Note: September 2021

Hello Readers, in print and online, Summer 2021 slips into fall with a bang and a roar; wildfires burning out

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

The Road Ahead for Infrastructure & Public Works

The Senate’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is an encouraging step forward. By Scott D. Grayson The

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

The Look Ahead for LA Infrastructure

What does the Infrastructure Bill mean for Los Angeles? By Teresa Villegas Los Angeles, founded in 1781, with over 462

In This Issue New This Week Technology

The Need for Cybersecurity Modernization

We can prevent cybercrime and mitigate legacy system risk in infrastructure construction with cloud-based platform solutions. By Si Katara If

Energy In This Issue Water

Renewable Energy, Microgrids and Conservation

A step toward climate resilience in the water and energy sectors. By Ryan Waterman If you are in the business

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Infrastructure Investments Provide Pathway to Economic Prosperity

Denver’s DOTI is finding new and creative ways to deliver an ambitious slate of infrastructure improvement projects. By Adam Phipps

In This Issue New This Week

Editor’s Note September/October 2021

Dear readers, With a major vote happening on Sept. 27, the importance of infrastructure has climbed its way onto the

Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week

Connecting the Dots: Building the Future We want for Our Kids and Our Communities

Wisconsin is working to bring our infrastructure into the 21st century and pave the way to a stronger future. By

In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week

Keep the Momentum Moving

The major infrastructure bill is making its way through Congress, but much more work is still to be done. By

Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week

The AI Interview: Daniel Parker, Indianapolis Public Works Director

Parker gives an update on how Indianapolis has approached public works in recent months in regards to funding, delivery time

In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure

Bipartisan Solutions for Water Infrastructure

Congress and the White House must find a bipartisan solution on water infrastructure legislation. By Evan Pratt As the debate

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Reinvesting in Rural America

Will the pandemic spur the awakening our rural heartland needs to build its American Dream? By Jim King America has

In This Issue New This Week

PWX Returns for 2021

Join APWA at PWX in St. Louis to help solve America’s infrastructure challenges. By Scott Grayson After cancelling our three

In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure

Cash Flow to Keep the Water Flowing

EPA invites communities to apply for innovative, flexible water infrastructure financing. By Andrew Sawyers In communities across the nation, drinking

In This Issue New This Week

Publisher’s Note: July/August 2021

Hello Readers, in print and online, Since we last updated you in the May/June issue, our cover featured an illustration

Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week

Revamping Mississippi Infrastructure

Ports and rail systems are two vital infrastructure components for The Hospitality State. By Governor Tate Reeves When Mississippi was

City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week

Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

City of Austin Capital Projects construction hardly misses a beat during the pandemic. By Richard Mendoza The Public Works Department,

In This Issue New This Week

Editor’s Note: July/August 2021

Dear Readers in print and online, As vaccinations continue to rollout and restrictions across the country begin to ease, infrastructure

Feature In This Issue New This Week

Containing CSOs in Kentucky

The Rowan Pump Station is the deepest submersible pump station in Kentucky. By Brian Alvarado Located in Louisville, Ky., the

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Improving Our Infrastructure

Five steps to get America above average. By Nick Kittle The American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2021 Report

Feature In This Issue New This Week

Sea Cave Stabilization in San Diego County

An award-winning sea cave stabilization project saved an at-risk tourist attraction in Southern California. By Brian Alvarado Photos by TerraCosta

In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week

Anticipating an Infrastructure Package

As Congress decides on the terms and figures of a new infrastructure package, the benefits and challenges may impact the

In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week

Putting the Nation First

A bipartisan plan has been reached. Now it’s time for all government leaders to pass it through Congress before it’s

Feature In This Issue New This Week

Improving Interstate 4

The I-4 Ultimate project reconstructs Florida’s iconic highway from the ground up. By Brian Alvarado Photos by FDOT Originally constructed in

Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project

Feature In This Issue New This Week Water

Solving Water Supply Woes

The Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project helps Monterey County combat limited, local water resources. By Brian Alvarado Photos Courtesy

Feature In This Issue New This Week Transportation

A New Route Comes to Indiana

Construction on the final section of the I-69 project brings Hoosiers closer to an improved driving experience. By Alexa Moreno

In This Issue Water

2021: Water Infrastructure’s Moment

The stars are aligning for 2021 to be a historic year for water infrastructure investment By Scott Berry Water is

In This Issue Transportation

Investing in Transportation

Building the infrastructure we need requires that we target much more of our investments on transportation, such as transit, inter-city

In This Issue Infrastructure

The Evolution of the Definition of Infrastructure

As Congress ponders an infrastructure bill, systemic changes are obvious By Mary Scott Nabers While industry and public officials wait

City Official's Message In This Issue

Collaboration and Innovation Keep Dallas Running

The City of Dallas’ infrastructure initiatives and projects are collaborative, innovative, and strategic By Dr. Robert M. Perez As municipalities

In This Issue Infrastructure

Keep Infrastructure Negotiations Alive

Congressional leaders must work together to tackle infrastructure for the betterment of the nation By Kathy Maness The infrastructure buzz

Featured Interview Governor's Message In This Issue

The AI Interview: David Ige, Governor of Hawai’i

Gov. David Ige reflects on the state of Hawai’i’s infrastructure and their path to post-pandemic recovery American Infrastructure: As we

In This Issue Industry Observations

Banking on Bipartisanship

Policymakers from all sides of the spectrum must prioritize bipartisanship to agree to a major infrastructure bill By Brian Alvarado

In This Issue Water

Solving the Stormwater Challenge

Stormwater sector survey highlights $8.5 billion annual funding gap By Rebecca Arvin-Colón Municipalities across the U.S. work to maintain stormwater

Featured Interview In This Issue

The AI Interview: Mary Joyce Ivers, President of the American Public Works Association, and Scott Grayson, Chief Executive Officer of the American Public Works Association

Two industry experts highlight the need to include public works

Feature In This Issue

National League of Cities: Focusing on Local Government and Communities

For over 90 years, the National League of Cities (NLC) has been uniting leaders from local governments all across the

In This Issue Infrastructure

Preparing for the Future

Investing in infrastructure also triggers the need for a skilled public works workforce By Tyler Palmer T he need for

In This Issue Industry Observations

Adapting Infrastructure for the Modern World

The nation’s infrastructure systems need to face its other two challenges: climate change and a dwindling workforce. By Alexa Moreno

Feature In This Issue

Deep Canyon Bridge Construction in Idaho

bridge, construction, idaho bridge, manning crevice bridge

The new and improved Manning Crevice Bridge is only the seventh of its kind in the world By Brian Alvarado

Feature In This Issue Infrastructure

The Buckeye State’s New Bridge

city of dublin, dublin link, dublin link bridge, ohio bridge

The Dublin Link is the longest single tower “S” shaped suspension bridge in the world By Sophia Acevedo For decades, residents

Featured Interview In This Issue

Megan O’Callaghan, Deputy City Manager/COO, City of Dublin

bridge project, city of dublin, dublin, ohio, scotio river

City Official and engineer for the Dublin Link bridge project reflects on the project and what’s to come American Infrastructure:

In This Issue Infrastructure

Prioritizing Our Nation’s Infrastructure

congress, financing, infrastructure, national infrastructure plan

How the nation can approach 2021 in infrastructure funding By Manuel H. Lazerov The election is behind us, and a

Governor's Message In This Issue

Prioritizing Broadband Infrastructure in 2021

broadband, broadband infrastructure, governor's message, South Dakota

South Dakota’s governor proposes to invest $100 million to provide better broadband access By Governor Kristi Noem As America’s founders

Feature In This Issue Transportation

Restoring Roads in Nashville

I-440, road, tennessee, tennessee department of transportation, tennessee road

The I-440 serves as an important route for connecting different parts of the city. By Sophia Acevedo Roads are essential

In This Issue Infrastructure

Construction Industry Forecast For 2021

California infrastructure, construction, high speed rail, infrastructure jobs

There are four key factors to keep in mind when thinking about the future of the construction industry By John

In This Issue Transportation

Adapting Transportation Systems in 2021

investments, resiliency, transportation, Transportation Infrastructure

A proactive and reactive approach is needed to address transportation systems in 2021 By Malcolm Dougherty After a year of

In This Issue Infrastructure

Building for 2021 and Beyond

covid-19, infrastructure, public works, water infrastructure

Public works and infrastructure in the 117th Congress By Mary Joyce Ivers and Scott D. Grayson As the 117th Congress

In This Issue Infrastructure

Changes in Critical Infrastructure in 2021

covid-19, facilites, infrastructure, workers

Lessons from this past year are vital to take into the new year By Mark Ray At the time of

City Official's Message In This Issue

Philadelphia’s Path to Zero

philadelphia, traffic safety, vision zero action plan

Philadelphia will invest in safer roads and transportation through the Vision Zero Action Plan By Mayor Jim Kenney Philadelphians have

In This Issue New This Week

Jan/Feb 2021 Publisher’s Note for American Infrastructure Magazine

american infrastructure, Biden administration, ireland, public works

Hello Readers in Print and Online, I hope your 2021 is off to a great beginning. Wishing you the best

In This Issue New This Week

Jan/Feb 2021 Editor’s Note for American Infrastructure Magazine

american infrastructure, apwa, dublin link, editor's note, manning crevice bridge

Hello Readers in print and online, Welcome to 2021 (and good riddance to 2020). We are delighted to show you

In This Issue Water

Congress Must Support Water Utilities and Customers

drinking water, HEROES Act, wastewater, water

Coronavirus relief legislation is needed to address significant revenue losses By Charles Stevens The country’s approximately 50,000 drinking water and