Infrastructure: Page 53

Trump Counters Biden in Infrastructure Talks

Speaking in Atlanta just one day after Biden unveiled his "Build Back Better" plan, Trump announced his own plans to cut infrastructure red tape and move projects forward "Faster, Better, Stronger"

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Contractor Announced for $10 Million Ohio Highway Expansion Project

Woolpert Construction will expand SR 48 from three lanes to five which will alleviate congestion and promote safety in a growing region of the state.

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Biden Unveils His Plans to Rebuild Infrastructure & Create Jobs

The Democratic presidential candidate released his "Build Back Better" plan to put $2 trillion into green infrastructure and energy over four years and create millions of jobs.

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TRIP Releases Report for America's Aging Interstate System

At 64 years old, our aging interstates are facing increased congestion, unprecedented levels of travel and a funding backlog of $123 billion to make the repairs and improvements that are needed.

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Infrastructure Being Discussed as Part of Campaign Policy

Both major party presidential candidates are ramping up infrastructure rhetoric and making transportation a hot topic as the November election draws closer.

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550+ Infrastructure Projects Critical to Stimulating the U.S. Economy and Creating Jobs

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Projects cover all infrastructure sectors, have an overall investment value of about $1 trillion and stand to create as many as 2.4 million jobs

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Infrastructure Construction Jobs Decline Even As Construction Adds 158,000 Workers In June

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Gains in June are concentrated in home building as state and local governments postpone or cancel roads and other projects in the face of looming budget deficits

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4.8 million in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 11.1%.

65% of Cities Cutting Infrastructure Projects in the Face of $360B Revenue Pitfall

National League of Cities study shows 70% of cities have not received funding through the CARES Act and 24 states have not yet announced plans to distribute Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments

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ASCE Releases COVID-19 Infrastructure Report Card

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released a 14-page report on how the Coronavirus pandemic is making the condition of our already crumbing roads and bridges even worse.

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COVID-19 Causing Faster Depletion of the Highway Trust Fund

Prior to the pandemic, the Congressional Budget Office projected the Highway Trust Fund would run out of money in mid-2021. Now, with Americans driving less, the Highway Trust Fund will reach insolvency far sooner than first predicted.

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Where Does the Infrastructure Bill Stand Today?

UPDATED 9/22/2020: The House of Representatives approved by a 359-to-57 vote a resolution that would fund federal government programs beginning through December 11, and extend surface transportation funding legislation through fiscal 2021

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AED President Issues Statement After House Passes INVEST in America Act

In order to urge the Senate to act, AED is providing a drafted letter package to send to your local Senators.

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