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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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High Speed Rail is Moving Forward in 2021

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Its America’s turn to reap the benefits of high speed rail projects. By Andrew Kunz As a new era emerges

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Visionary Infrastructure Initiatives in 2020

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While waiting on Congress to create a national infrastructure bill, several cities have begun significant infrastructure initiatives this year By

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Taking A Look at 2020 Infrastructure Legislation

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Congress provided some funding throughout the year, but a national infrastructure plan is needed. By Tom Smith Between a global

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Green Flows to Green

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COVID-19 and the climate is accelerating use of natural infrastructure in urban areas By Erik J. Meyers and Mark Cason

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A Pipeline to Economic Recovery

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Investments in water infrastructure would create jobs, raise wages and protect health By Katie Henderson Many Americans are paying closer

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Rising to the Challenge in Denver

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Denver is creating new ideas and programs in response to COVID-19 By Eulois Cleckley Although our recent public health crisis

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Utilizing Infrastructure Initiatives

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The City of Columbus is partaking in two major city initiatives that will shape innovative, safe and inclusive mobility planning

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On the Front Lines: Keeping Atlanta Safe

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The DPW has continued essential functions to maintain the city’s cleanliness and safety By James A. Jackson, The City of

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Investing in a National Infrastructure Plan

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The federal government needs to prioritize infrastructure By Governor Larry Hogan For decades, the success of the American economy and

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Fighting COVID-19 in California

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Governor Gavin Newsom and his administration have been posed with the monumental challenge of leading the state through a pandemic

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Presidential Vision for Infrastructure Up for Debate

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September’s presidential debate tees up an opportunity for the candidates to showcase their vision for the infrastructure we want and

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Rebuilding Kansas’ Foundation

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To reimagine the state’s infrastructure, Kansans must work together By Governor Laura Kelly The Kansas state motto, “Ad Astra per

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Taking on COVID-19 in Phoenix

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The city of Phoenix develops a new strategy to address the pandemic locally. By Ginger Spencer If you were to

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Taking a Bold Stance in U.S. Infrastructure

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Data shows that COVID-19 has greatly impacted the nation’s infrastructure By Emily Feenstra All corners of American life and business

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Mid-year update: Engineering & Construction Trends

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Adapting to the impact of COVID-19 with new project opportunities and acceleration of trends like prefabrication and modularization By Michelle

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Transforming the Transportation Industry

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Clean Energy is pushing the needle toward a more resilient, sustainable future with renewable natural gas By Brian Alvarado With

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The AI Interview: Diane VanDe Hei, CEO of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies

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Executive shares how water investments will assure health and safety of our nation’s communities American Infrastructure: The COVID-19 outbreak has

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Strategies in the Show-Me State

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Infrastructure investments have helped Missouri move forward By Governor Mike Parson When I became Missouri’s 57th governor on June 1,

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Supporting Better Travel

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The Russell Street Bridge project makes way for safer access to movement By Sophia Acevedo Bridges serve as an essential

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Where Do We Go from Here?

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Public Works brings a sense of normalcy to our nation By Mary Joyce Ivers and Scott D. Grayson As leaders

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Business Unusual

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How the Maine transportation system is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond By Bruce Van Note Social distancing was practiced

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Stormwater Solutions in Seattle

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The Murray Wet Weather Facility reduces untreated CSOs into Puget Sound By Brian Alvarado For 60 years during heavy rain,

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Kicking COVID to the Curb

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Governments and agencies are taking proactive approaches to address infrastructure during the pandemic By Brian Alvarado With 2020 more than

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California’s New “Postcard” Bridge

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The Gerald Desmond Bridge will be replaced by a new more efficient bridge By Sophia Acevedo The Port of

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Rebuilding Rural America

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Investing in rural infrastructure helps strengthen the national economy By U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Rural America is

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Minimizing Risk of The Most Important Resource

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The Lakes & Stormwater Division of Lakeland ensures safety of its water By Brian Alvarado Water is one of the

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Protecting America’s Water

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Remote monitoring helps keep employees safe while mitigating emergencies By Greg Jackson According to the American Water Works Association, with

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Keeping Water Crystal Clear

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Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility provides clean water for a better ecosystem The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility (OHCWF) located

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Planning Your Development’s Stormwater

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Requirements for post-construction stormwater management during new and re-development By Richard Haimann Most cities, towns, municipalities, incorporated areas, and some

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Powering The Sunshine State’s Capital

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The world’s largest airport solar facility could power more than 9,500 homes The capital of the Sunshine State, Tallahassee, Fla.,

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Continuing to Build Back America

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Texas’ SH 45 Southwest Toll Road connects communities and considers the environment By Brian Alvarado When it comes to transportation

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The Key to a Safe, Compliant Workplace

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How to sustain mission-critical operations during the pandemic By Kevin Price Unforeseen disruptions have always been a fact of life

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U.S. Needs Funding Now to Improve Water Infrastructure

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Will Congress be willing to fund billions more for water infrastructure? By Mary Scott Nabers There are thousands of critical

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Infrastructure, bond ratings, and managing risk

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In a time of looming economic uncertainty, its helps to understand the intricacies of bond ratings and associated risks By

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What We Know Now: Green Infrastructure Design, Implementation, and Maintenance in Portland, Maine

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How one city’s approach to green infrastructure has evolved, and what it can teach others By Barry Sheff Green Infrastructure

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Moving Florida Forward

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Taking a proactive approach to protect the health and well-being of Floridians By Governor Ron DeSantis In what has undoubtedly

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The AI Interview: Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance

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Executive shares her insight on the impact of our water infrastructure in today’s society American Infrastructure: Could you tell the

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Addressing an Age-Old Question

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Bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure bill is long overdue. Lawmakers and government officials must ask themselves, “if not now, then

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The AI Interview: Walt Marlowe, Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation

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WEF executive director explains why protected clean water is more important now than ever American Infrastructure: The Coronavirus has highlighted

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Combatting the Coronavirus with Solutions

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Thousands of new bed spaces are available thanks to dedicated civil engineers from the United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time

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New SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston

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Rebuilding After Disaster and Planning for Resiliency

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For a resiliency plan to work, there must be communication, appropriate allocation of resource and a clear decision-making process By

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Life-Saving Emergency Response Depends on Effective Asset Management

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As infrastructure becomes critical to public health, asset management becomes a crucial part of the emergency response By Kevin Price

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Join Cities in Calling for a COVID-19 Comeback

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Quick action from local and state bodies coupled with federal support will help reinvigorate the economy By Irma Esparza Diggs

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Partnerships will Pave the way Forward

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Public and private collaboration will be the norm as COVID-19 is contained and America’s economy is revitalized By Mary Scott

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Finding The Key To An Economic, Resilient Bounce Back

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Investing in infrastructure is the logical choice to bail us out By now, COVID-19 and its residual effects have sunk

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The Health of Communities Depends on Public Works

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Essential public services are what makes stay-at-home orders possible and safe during times of crisis By Mark Ray While we

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Resiliency Defines the Lone Star State

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Through public and private cooperation in the name of public health, Texas is on its way to a swift rebound

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Building A Better Quality of Life

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The American society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has a mission to advance the field of civil engineering, and to protect

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The AWWA Dives Deep To Defend The Nation’s Water

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The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is a nonprofit, scientific and educational organization that provides solutions to assure sufficient water

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Keeping Public Works Connected

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Public works have almost always been the faction of local government that can be overlooked or underappreciated; seen as a

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Iconic Infrastructure: George Washington Bridge

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The history of the George Washington Bridge across the Hudson River began with an idea first proposed in 1906. It

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Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle

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For over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of

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The AI Interview: APWA President Bill Spearman, and President-elect Mary Joyce Ivers

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The leaders of the American Public Works Association understand the challenges of our time, and see public works as part

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The Future of Highways

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We must utilize rapid technological advances to improve our infrastructure By Malcolm Dougherty Our transportation system is the lifeblood of

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Funding a National Infrastructure Program a la the 2020’s

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Realizing our infrastructure goals will require the revival of communal interest and compromise By Manuel H. Lazerov The Problem The

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Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow

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Tampa is gearing up for increasing environmental challenges with a $2.9 billion, 20-year investment into revitalizing the city’s infrastructure By

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TDOT: Rebuilding for Resilience

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Photos courtesy of TDOT The Tennessee Department of Transportation has rebuilt after 2019 mudslides took their toll on SR66 and

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The A.I. Interview: Brittney Kohler, Program Director for Transportation & Infrastructure, National League of Cities

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NLC’s Brittney Kohler discusses a new approach to transportation in 2020 to address technology, funding challenges, and sustainability The National

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Two Birds, One Road

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Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows

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Construction Industry Forecast for 2020

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In recent years, the skilled labor shortage has put pressure on infrastructure professionals, but this year, the outlook is bright

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Opportunity Through Partnerships

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Community-based partnership offers infrastructure solutions through stormwater management By Keisha Brown Green infrastructure practices continue to be leveraged across the

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The High Road: Paving at 12,000 Feet

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Photos courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division Cottonwood Pass in Colorado is the fourth highest

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AI in Infrastructure in 2020

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How changing trends in artificial intelligence technology are shaping the world of infrastructure By Dr. Benjamin Schmidt Artificial intelligence (AI)

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Innovation on I-49

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This award-winning interchange incorporates new design methods, technology, and even art By Julia Edinger A new segment of interstate between

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Engineering & Construction Trends for 2020

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Capitalizing on growing infrastructure and smart city opportunities requires new partnership models and increased adoption of digital technologies By Michelle

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Empowerment for Success

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These lessons in infrastructure are empowering women and shaping success in the field By Allison Blake Working on water and

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Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020

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Green infrastructure for healthier and more resilient cities By Erik J. Meyers Approaching the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, cities

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Smart Cities & Intelligent Transportation in 2020

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The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Malcolm Dougherty Across the globe,

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Transportation Infrastructure: Predictions for 2020

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A shift in public opinion toward funding will result in transportation gains in the new decade By Manuel H. Lazerov

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NDOT Improvements to I-15

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NDOT has recently completed yet another phase of improvements on I-15, improving function and design By Julia Edinger The Nevada

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Answering the Labor Question in 2019

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The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Don Neff Across all construction

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Sustainable Infrastructure in 2019

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Forward-thinking utilities are setting the example for creating more sustainable infrastructure systems for the future By Kate Diamond I am

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The Alternate Route

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One Maryland county takes on a bicycle master plan to improve safety and quality of life By Zack Johnston Bicycles

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Creative Cost-Saving Solutions of 2019

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Professionals can find creative solutions as public funding shrinks and building costs soar By Tim Floyd No matter what area

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The A.I. Interview: Governor of the Year, Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan

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Meet American Infrastructure Magazine’s Governor of the Year: Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She is working to rebuild Michigan infrastructure Governor Gretchen

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Washing Away Fears of a Flood

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Improvements to the Las Vegas Wash give residents peace of mind, and one less bill to pay By Zack Johnston

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