Policy
Infrastructure funding, regulatory changes, workforce rules, energy policy, and government‑driven economic decisions. Articles examine how legislation, public‑sector investment, and agency actions shape transportation, development, technology growth, and regional economic outcomes.
Energy
Energy Security and Affordability Act
The "Energy Security and Affordability Act" (Bill S2839), introduced in the NJ Senate March 2024, aims to reshape New Jersey's energy planning by mandating...
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...
Energy
Generative AI’s environmental costs are soaring — and mostly secret [Nature]
Key points from this article:
Environmental Impact: Generative AI systems require vast amounts of energy and water. For instance, training models like GPT-4 has led...
Infrastructure Funding
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...
Policy
Inside New York’s $16BN New Mega-Railway [The Impossible Build]
New York is in desperate need of the Gateway Program. A transport project that will drastically reduce congestion and travel time. Construction is underway...
Policy
The Truth About Online Shopping and Its Environmental Impact [Earth.org]
This article from Earth.org discusses the environmental impact of online shopping:Modern Consumerism: The rise of digitalisation and innovative technologies has transformed shopping habits, leading to a significant...
Infrastructure Funding
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...
Policy
NJ wants 100% new electric car sales by 2035. We’ll need a lot more chargers, and fast [Asbury Park Press]
This article from the Asbury Park Press makes the following pointsNew Jersey is working to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to meet...
Infrastructure Funding
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...
Policy
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...
Logistics
Bayonne Bridge Construction Time-Lapse [Earthcam]
See the entire 6-year construction process for the Bayonne Bridge "Raise the Roadway" project with EarthCam's time-lapse movie. From 2013-2019, watch as the deck...