Tag:
funding
Roads & Bridges
Nearly $70 million project to fix Rte. 211/17 interchange set to begin [Mid Hudson News]
“Projects like these are essential to unlocking the Hudson Valley’s economic potential and creating good-paying jobs." - Greg Lalevee, Business Manager, IUOE Local 825 Operating Engineers
Cargo
This Railroad Could Cripple America’s Economy [The B1M]
Fantastic documentary on the Northeast Corridor, including the Gateway Project. Grab some popcorn!
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
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...