Get to Know North Carolina’s Mediocre InfrastructureJun 05 2013 Today, North Carolina’s civil engineers released a new Infrastructure Report Card. After spending a year diving into the details of the state’s infrastructure – from bridges to beaches to dams – they determined that North Carolina’s infrastructure only deserved a mediocre C grade. Like many areas of the country, North Carolina has some work to… Washington State Report Card Released Today!May 21 2013 Washington’s transportation infrastructure has significant needs according to a new report by the Seattle Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The new report, titled the 2013 Report Card for Washington’s Infrastructure, awarded Washington State’s infrastructure a C due to a lack of planned funding and inadequate maintenance. “We cannot hope to have… Make Your Voice Heard – Support the Water Resources BillMay 16 2013 Yesterday, the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act (S. 601). The final $12 billion package includes several of ASCE top priorities for WRDA such as the reauthorization of the National Dam Safety Program, the creation of a National Levee Safety Program, the eventual move toward trust in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and… Senate to Take Up Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)May 06 2013 The Senate is expected to take up the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) when Senators return to Washington today. At this time, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has said that he will hold a cloture vote on the legislation Monday evening. Cloture requires 60 votes and limits debate in order to block an attempt at… Obama Expands on Infrastructure PlansApr 08 2013 President Obama used ASCE’s 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure several weeks ago at the Port of Miami to make a renewed push for increased infrastructure investment. The President has been pushing for a more complete set of infrastructure proposals for years and even included the message in his State of the Union this past… Our New Report Card Makes You Proud to Be a Civil EngineerMar 19 2013 What a great day to be a member of ASCE – or a civil engineer in general. Today, the Society issued the 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, which if the last edition from 2009 is any guide, will attract attention from almost everyone, from the national media up to the president of the United… The Grades Are Out!Mar 19 2013 The new ASCE 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure is now available at www.infrastructurereportcard.org and as a tablet and phone app on the iTunes and Google Play stores. Every four years, ASCE issues the Report Card which evaluates conditions and investment needs for major sectors of infrastructure — including roads, bridges, drinking water systems, ports,… Our New Report Card – and its App – Will Help You Appeal for InvestmentMar 15 2013 On Tuesday morning March 19, ASCE will release the 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, an in-depth assessment by civil engineers of the state of the nation’s public works, with grades in 16 categories, plus an overall GPA. The all-new Report Card goes well beyond updating the last one issued in 2009. This year, it… Vermont Section Supporting Transportation Funding PlanMar 15 2013 ASCE’s Vermont Section has been active over the last week in support of a proposed transportation funding plan that includes an increase in the state’s gas tax. The Section sent a letter last week to the Governor, legislative leaders and members of the House and Senate Transportation Committees in support. Additionally, ASCE has issued a… Obama Expands On Infrastructure ProposalsFeb 25 2013 President Obama last week provided more detailson his infrastructure plans that were first mentioned during the State of the Union address. The administration released a fact sheet that offers some specifics, however many of the details will still have to wait until the President releases his budget proposal in a few weeks. The announcement this… |
