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In This Issue Water 

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

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

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Increasing Flow of Traffic on the I-25

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

New Project Provides City with Contingency Plan

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Water: an eternal vital resource, and an unavoidable necessity in times of emergency By Hanna Heiss On the verge of

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

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

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Preparing for Drought

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Phoenix’s Drought Pipeline Project By Troy Hayes The current megadrought in the southwest has forced cities to take extraordinary steps

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

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

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note May/June 2022

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

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Water Environment Federation Stormwater Institute

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Stormwater Infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act By Steve Dye The Water Environment Federation (WEF) Stormwater Institute (SWI)

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet the American Society of Civil Engineers

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet APWA: The Voice of Public Works

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: March/April 2022

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

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

The AI Interview: FEMA Director of DHS Partnerships Center, Marcus Coleman

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Director shares FEMA’s impact on the nation and its people. American Infrastructure: Tell me about FEMA. What are its purposes

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

Update From National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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Commerce Department’s NTIA Is helping to close digital divide. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is located within the

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In This Issue 

Publisher’s Note: March/April 2022

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

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week 

Funding Provides Hope for the Nation

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

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Feature In This Issue 

City Yard Renovation is Design Conscious

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Project Profile: Washington Bridge North Project

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

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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Innovation is Key to Missouri’s Transportation Funding Success

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

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Louisville Metro Sidewalk Inventory

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Louisville Metro Public Works provides connectivity. By Dirk Gowin  PE, PLS, PTOE Sidewalks are an integral part of our infrastructure

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

Ohio’s State Capital Infrastructure Program

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: January 2022

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

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

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

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

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Feature In This Issue Newsletter Transportation 

Project Profile: I-74 Mississippi River Bridge

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I-74 brings major transformation to the Quad City area. By Editorial Staff Connecting the states of Iowa and Illinois, the

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Trillion Dollar Promise

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Infrastructure Fit for the Future

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

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Bridge of the Year: 2021 Brings Completion of D.C.’s Biggest Project

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The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, built to connect. By Camille Manaloto In September, after three years of construction, Washington D.C.

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

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

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Municipality of the Year: Indianapolis is A Leader in Infrastructure

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Communities Can’t Rebuild Without Skilled Workers

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Investment in Infrastructure Job Training is Crucial. By Kathy Maness As Congress continues to move forward with the Infrastructure Investment

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Changing Times for the Construction Industry

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: November/December 2021

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

2021: A New Start for Infrastructure

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: December 2021

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

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Widening Roads for Future Growth

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Road Construction Expands into Community Enrichment

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure Sustainable Solutions 

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

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

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City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Building a Better Baltimore

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: September 2021

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Road Ahead for Infrastructure & Public Works

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Look Ahead for LA Infrastructure

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

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In This Issue New This Week Technology 

The Need for Cybersecurity Modernization

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

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Energy In This Issue Water 

Renewable Energy, Microgrids and Conservation

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Infrastructure Investments Provide Pathway to Economic Prosperity

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note September/October 2021

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

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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

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

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

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week 

Keep the Momentum Moving

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

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Daniel Parker, Indianapolis Public Works Director

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

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In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Bipartisan Solutions for Water Infrastructure

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Reinvesting in Rural America

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

PWX Returns for 2021

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

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In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Cash Flow to Keep the Water Flowing

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: July/August 2021

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

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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Revamping Mississippi Infrastructure

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

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City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: July/August 2021

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

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Rowan Pump Station
Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Containing CSOs in Kentucky

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Improving Our Infrastructure

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

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Sea Cave Stabilization Project location
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Sea Cave Stabilization in San Diego County

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Anticipating an Infrastructure Package

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

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week 

Putting the Nation First

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Improving Interstate 4

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

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Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project
Feature In This Issue New This Week Water 

Solving Water Supply Woes

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

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I-69 Route
Feature In This Issue New This Week Transportation 

A New Route Comes to Indiana

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

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In This Issue Water 

2021: Water Infrastructure’s Moment

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

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In This Issue Transportation 

Investing in Transportation

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Evolution of the Definition of Infrastructure

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

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City Official's Message In This Issue 

Collaboration and Innovation Keep Dallas Running

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Keep Infrastructure Negotiations Alive

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

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Featured Interview Governor's Message In This Issue 

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

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

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Banking on Bipartisanship

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

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In This Issue Water 

Solving the Stormwater Challenge

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

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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

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                    Two industry experts highlight the need to include public works

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Feature In This Issue 

National League of Cities: Focusing on Local Government and Communities

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Preparing for the Future

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

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Adapting Infrastructure for the Modern World

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

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Feature In This Issue 

Deep Canyon Bridge Construction in Idaho

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

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Buckeye State’s New Bridge

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

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Featured Interview In This Issue 

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

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Prioritizing Our Nation’s Infrastructure

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

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Governor's Message In This Issue 

Prioritizing Broadband Infrastructure in 2021

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

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Restoring Roads in Nashville

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Construction Industry Forecast For 2021

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

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In This Issue Transportation 

Adapting Transportation Systems in 2021

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Building for 2021 and Beyond

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Changes in Critical Infrastructure in 2021

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

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City Official's Message In This Issue 

Philadelphia’s Path to Zero

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

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

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

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

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

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In This Issue Water 

Congress Must Support Water Utilities and Customers

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

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Resilient Infrastructure is on the Rise for 2021

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The landscape of our nation points to an emphasis on improving infrastructure and a cleaner environment By Brian Alvarado As

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In This Issue Infrastructure Technology 

Construction & Engineering Trends for 2021

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 Engineering and construction companies adapt to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic with digital investments and partnership approaches By Michelle

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Channeling a New Era on the Outer Banks

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The Marc Basnight Bridge is designed to provide a 100-year service life, addressing the many problems of its predecessor By

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City Official's Message Featured Interview In This Issue 

The AI Interview: Jenny Durkan, Mayor of Seattle

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Mayor Jenny Durkan addresses how Seattle overcame challenges in 2020 AI:Congratulations on being our Municipality of the Year? What do

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In This Issue Water 

California’s Critical Role in Promoting Clean Water Infrastructure

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Funding is needed in order to maintain clean water projects By Adam Link Clean water infrastructure in California is big.

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

2020: The Year of Redirection for Infrastructure

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COVID-19 may have deterred significant progress in infrastructure, but it has moved us toward the right goals. By Sophia Acevedo

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In This Issue Water 

Low Risk of Coronavirus for Wastewater Workers

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WEF discusses the results of their study on the risks of coronavirus in the wastewaster industry By Andrew Sanderson The

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In This Issue Infrastructure Technology 

New Opportunities to Close the Digital Divide

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The pandemic highlighted the need for improved broadband infrastructure in rural areas. By Clarence Anthony In the wake of this

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