Trump Calls for Over $500 Billion in U.S. Infrastructure Investment
Without too many details, the Republican presidential nominee explains that his plan would be bigger than Hillary Clinton’s proposal.
New Earthquake-Resilient Water Pipes ‘Surpassed Expectations’ in Recent Tests
“We took the pipe to three times its current design standard, and it continued to convey water,” according to a Cornell University researcher.
Austin Gets its First ‘Creative Crosswalk’
Here’s a look at the design.
Mayors Tout Importance of Infrastructure Investment at DNC
“America will be weaker if we don’t start fixing our roads and our bridges and our ports and our airports,” Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said Tuesday.
When Will N.Y.C.’s New 2nd Ave. Subway Open?; 109-Page Report on County’s Mystery Urine Puddle
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: California’s last nuclear plant to close; R.I. governor vetoes revenge porn bill; and mapping Iowa City’s beer caves.
Route Fifty Roadmap: An Iconic Piece of Infrastructure for the Zenith City
The 111-year-old Aerial Lift Bridge is a reminder of Duluth’s industrial past and a landmark that’s at the center of the city’s tourism efforts.
Creating Economic Development in Your Digital City
Digital infrastructure will propel more people into the digital economy, allowing individuals and corporations to innovate and partner to unlock new outcomes.
Portland Seeks to Extend Its Proven Tech and Transit Expertise in Smart City Challenge Bid
While Rose City’s plan leverages technology, “this is really a people project.”
Maine’s 5 Most Critical Problems; N.J. Gov. Christie: Transportation Trust Funds Are ‘Obsolete’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Hawaii GIS databases; Missouri county treasurer is scammed; and Minnesota’s endangered moose population.
Route Fifty Roadmap: In Michigan, Some Incremental Successes for High-Speed Rail
President Obama's ambitious national rail vision didn't exactly materialize, but important infrastructure investments have been made in some key locations, like the tracks between Chicago and Detroit.
Why Cities Need Digital Industrial Companies
For city leaders focused on unleashing the economic growth opportunities that urban tech holds, the only choice is a digital industrial company with staying power that can provide the open, secure, resilient infrastructure that cities require.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Pittsburgh’s ‘Kissing Fish Bridge’
The Smithfield Street Bridge is the oldest in the city and gets its nickname from a unique design feature.
This Housing Authority Took App Delivery Into the Cloud
Workplace entry is easier when core software can quickly be pushed to anyone’s device securely.
After Interstate Crashes and Closures, Arizona Turns to ‘Gorilla Snot’ for Dust Control
The state is working with a landowner to keep soil from blowing off of hundreds of acres of tilled farmland.
Leveraging City Infrastructure for the Digital Age
LED fixtures with microphones, vibration sensors, public Wi-Fi capabilities, cameras and other sensors are the right, open common digital infrastructure to enable a nervous system for a city or enterprise.
Government Agencies Continue Their Shift to Hybrid IT, But Few Will Go All In
Security concerns, lacking skills, budget constraints and legacy systems all impose barriers to a complete migration to the cloud.
Looking at Transportation Funding Beyond the Gas Tax
Infrastructure Week discussions delved into options for offsetting declines in gasoline and diesel tax revenues. Is taxing vehicle mileage the answer?
How Cities Are Leading the Way on Infrastructure Innovation
“While states weren’t looking, our cities became better governed, better managed places,” said Martin O’Malley, the former governor of Maryland and mayor of Baltimore.
State and Local Officials to Capitol Hill: Leave the Muni Bond Tax Break Untouched
At an Infrastructure Week discussion, leaders from around the country touted benefits, they say, the income tax exemption for municipal bonds provides for their jurisdictions.
Next Generation of Transportation Disruption Will Have ‘Impacts That We Can’t Fully Anticipate’
“I think our roles as infrastructure providers are going to change significantly,” the Utah Department of Transportation’s director said at an Infrastructure Week event in the nation’s capital.
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