Economy
New York’s 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card
New York’s infrastructure is under heavy strain, from aging roads and bridges to a transit system that moves about 3.4 billion passengers a year across 77 networks. Despite recent investment and major projects like the Hudson River Tunnel and I-81 rebuild, the system continues to face a D+ rating driven by maintenance backlogs and rising costs.
Drinking Water
Municipal water systems face infrastructure cost dilemma [TapInto]
Add Manasquan to the list of municipal water & sewer authorities that are dealing with upgrading aging water & sewer systems. The borough council...
Economy
Micron’s $100 billion New York semiconductor manufacturing project is facing local pushback [MSN]
"In 2024, President Biden signed a law exempting most publicly funded semiconductor projects from federal environmental review, a move supporters said would speed construction...
Economy
The project America cannot afford to delay: Why the Hudson Tunnel stands as the most important infrastructure effort in the United States
The Northeast depends on a reliable rail link. The new Hudson Tunnel means resilience for the region’s economy and daily commutes.
Economy
Central Jersey municipalities to receive millions from state for road projects [my central jersey]
Municipalities rely upon federal and state funding to maintain their roads.
Climate Resilience
The 5 Costliest Natural Disasters in New Jersey History
New Jersey has faced nature’s wrath time and again. These five storms alone caused more than $33 billion in damage, reshaping communities and infrastructure statewide.
Economy
New Jersey’s Path to Energy Independence – A Technology Review
With electricity rates rising year after year and the state’s increasing reliance upon importing energy from the PJM grid in the spotlight, the public conversation has shifted towards how New Jersey can bring electricity rates back down and be in control of its future by becoming energy independent.
Economy
U.S. State Leaders Hustle to Fast Track Solar and Wind Projects Before Federal Credits Expire
"For renewable energy developments, the tax credits have brought project costs down 30-50%, said Mike O’Boyle, acting policy team director with Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan climate and energy think tank."
Economy
AI experts return from China stunned: The U.S. grid is so weak, the race may already be over [Fortune]
"'Everywhere we went, people treated energy availability as a given,' Rui Ma wrote on X after returning from a recent tour of China’s AI hubs."
Economy
New Jersey Energy Grid Developments During the Murphy Administration
Managing growing electricity demand while transitioning the generation mix presents a complex balancing act.
Cargo
This Railroad Could Cripple America’s Economy [The B1M]
Fantastic documentary on the Northeast Corridor, including the Gateway Project. Grab some popcorn!
Economy
New Jersey’s 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card
The national grade for infrastructure improved from C- in 2021 to C in 2025. Nearly half of the assessed categories saw grade increases, with ports receiving the highest grade (B) and stormwater and transit rated lowest (D). For the first time since 1998, no category received a D- grade.
Economy
Unlocking South Jersey’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure
Several key infrastructure initiatives in South Jersey are expected to bring solutions to longstanding issues and spur job growth and economic activity in the...
Infrastructure Funding
EVs tear up N.J. roads. They should pay their fair share to fix them | Opinion [NJ.com]
In this Matthew Hale op-ed published in NJ.com, Hale argues for a more equitable distribution of infrastructure funding responsibilities between EV and gas-powered vehicle...
Economy
1-out-of-5 New Jersey bridges need repairs with hundreds rated ‘structurally deficient’ [NorthJersey.com]
This article from Debbie Waldyer at NorthJersey.com makes some important points about the state of bridges in New Jersey:
New Jersey has nearly 7,000...
Economy
Infrastructure Investment: How is NJ Benefiting So Far? [New Jersey Business Monthly]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed by Congress in 2021, is underway as projects to build roads, bridges, rail systems, and tackle...
Economy
Can Infrastructure Spending Really Stimulate the Economy? [Investopedia]
Infrastructure spending is spending on transportation, power, and water facilities are public goods that benefit everyone in the economy. Government provision of these goods...
Climate Resilience
State and Local Governments Face Persistent Infrastructure Investment Challenges [Pew]
This article from Pew Trusts discusses the persistent challenges faced by state and local governments in the United States regarding infrastructure investment. Despite spending roughly half...