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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Resilient Infrastructure is on the Rise for 2021

Biden administration, clean energy, infrastructure, job growth

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

construction trends, deloitte, E&C companies, engineering

 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

bridge, infrastructure, marc basnight bridge, north carolina

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

15 Minute City, infrastructure projects, Seattle, sustainable city, West Seattle Bridge

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 Infrastructure 

Green Flows to Green

FEMA, green infrastructure, infrastructure, the conservation fund

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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In This Issue Water 

A Pipeline to Economic Recovery

economic recovery, infrastructure, us water alliance, water, water infrastructure

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

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City Official's Message In This Issue 

Rising to the Challenge in Denver

covid19, denver, department of transportation, transportation

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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City Official's Message In This Issue 

Utilizing Infrastructure Initiatives

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

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City Official's Message In This Issue 

On the Front Lines: Keeping Atlanta Safe

Atlanta, covid-19, essential employees, public works

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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Governor's Message In This Issue 

Investing in a National Infrastructure Plan

economy, infrastructure, Maryland, National Governors Association

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

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Governor's Message In This Issue 

Fighting COVID-19 in California

2020 Five-Year Infrastructure Plan, California, covid-19, infrastructure

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Presidential Vision for Infrastructure Up for Debate

infrastructure, national government, national league of cities, president

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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Governor's Message In This Issue 

Rebuilding Kansas’ Foundation

highway projects, IKE, Kansas, state infrastructure

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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City Official's Message In This Issue 

Taking on COVID-19 in Phoenix

Arizona, coronavirus, covid-19, Phoenix, public works

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Taking a Bold Stance in U.S. Infrastructure

asce, congress, economy, u.s. infrastructure

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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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Mid-year update: Engineering & Construction Trends

construction, engineering, infrastructure, trends

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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Energy In This Issue 

Transforming the Transportation Industry

clean energy, clean energy zero now, energy, transportation

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

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In This Issue Water 

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

amwa, covid-19, water infrastructure, water investments

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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Governor's Message In This Issue Uncategorized 

Strategies in the Show-Me State

bridges, infrastructure, infrastructure investment, missouri, transportation

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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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Supporting Better Travel

bridges, covid-19, montana, russel street bridge, safety

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Where Do We Go from Here?

American Public Works Association, Atlanta, Phoenix, public works, transportation

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

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bruce van note, commissioner of the maine department of transportation
In This Issue Infrastructure 

Business Unusual

covid19, infrastructure, maine, transportation

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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Feature In This Issue Water 

Stormwater Solutions in Seattle

infrastructure, stormwater, water infrastructure, wet weather facility

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

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Kicking COVID to the Curb

covid, Great American Outdoors Act, infrastrucutre, pandemic

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

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

California’s New “Postcard” Bridge

bridge, California, design build project, port of long beach

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Rebuilding Rural America

department of transportation, ROUTES, rural grants, rural infrastructure

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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Feature In This Issue Water 

Minimizing Risk of The Most Important Resource

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

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In This Issue Water 

Protecting America’s Water

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

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Keeping Water Crystal Clear

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

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In This Issue Stormwater Quality Water 

Planning Your Development’s Stormwater

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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Energy Feature In This Issue 

Powering The Sunshine State’s Capital

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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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Continuing to Build Back America

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Key to a Safe, Compliant Workplace

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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In This Issue Water 

U.S. Needs Funding Now to Improve Water Infrastructure

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Infrastructure, bond ratings, and managing risk

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

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In This Issue Sustainable Solutions 

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

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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Governor's Message In This Issue 

Moving Florida Forward

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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Featured Interview In This Issue Water 

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

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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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Addressing an Age-Old Question

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

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Water 

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

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Combatting the Coronavirus with Solutions

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Risk Management Sustainable Solutions 

Rebuilding After Disaster and Planning for Resiliency

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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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Risk Management Transportation 

Life-Saving Emergency Response Depends on Effective Asset Management

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Join Cities in Calling for a COVID-19 Comeback

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Partnerships will Pave the way Forward

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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In This Issue Industry Observations Infrastructure New This Week 

Finding The Key To An Economic, Resilient Bounce Back

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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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Health of Communities Depends on Public Works

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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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Resiliency Defines the Lone Star State

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

Building A Better Quality of Life

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

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In This Issue New This Week 

The AWWA Dives Deep To Defend The Nation’s Water

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

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Keeping Public Works Connected

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

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Iconic Infrastructure: George Washington Bridge

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

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Feature In This Issue Transportation Water 

Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle

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

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Featured Interview In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation Water 

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

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

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Malcolm Dougherty
In This Issue New This Week Transportation 

The Future of Highways

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Funding a National Infrastructure Program a la the 2020’s

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

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Tampa City Profile
In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Sustainable Solutions Water 

Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow

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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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Sustainable Solutions 

TDOT: Rebuilding for Resilience

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

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ai interview brittney kohler
Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Technology 

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

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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Environment Feature In This Issue New This Week Risk Management Transportation Water 

Two Birds, One Road

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

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John Hakel
In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Construction Industry Forecast for 2020

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

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keisha brown
In This Issue New This Week Stormwater Quality Water 

Opportunity Through Partnerships

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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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation 

The High Road: Paving at 12,000 Feet

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

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benjamin schmidt
In This Issue New This Week Technology Transportation 

AI in Infrastructure in 2020

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

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation 

Innovation on I-49

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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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Engineering & Construction Trends for 2020

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Empowerment for Success

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

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Water 

Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020

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

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In This Issue New This Week Technology Transportation 

Smart Cities & Intelligent Transportation in 2020

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

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation 

Transportation Infrastructure: Predictions for 2020

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

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