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The article discusses the strategies of various states to fund infrastructure projects, improve safety and use technology to make roadways more efficient. Topics discussed include factors that hinder efficiency of highways in the U.S., low condition and performance of the highway sector according to the "2017 Infrastructure Report Card," some states that increased their motor fuel taxes and other alternative approaches to generate revenues for surface transportation.

The article reports on the plan of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in California to expedite several major transportation project in the area. Topics discussed include capitalizing on the enthusiasm for Los Angeles' hosting of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in summer 2028 to boost funding for the projects and the projects including highways, bike paths and transit.

The article reports on the plan of the City of Houston and four regional water authorities to expand the infrastructure they will need as they ramp up their use of surface water as a source of drinking water. The City of Houston plans to solicit bids for the construction of the initial segments of a massive water pipeline. It notes that the new line will convey treated drinking water from Northeast Water Purification Plant of Houston from nearby Lake Houston.

The article discusses the report of the Johnson Foundation entitled "Catalyzing the Transformation of U.S. Water Infrastructure" which underscores the importance of upgrading infrastructure for managing drinking water, wastewater and storm water in the urban areas in addressing climate change. Topics covered include the challenges faced by water service providers, the role of owners and operators of U.S. water infrastructure, and use of decentralized water systems.

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The article focuses on the efforts of the organization American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to get congressional support for National Dam Safety Program, the High Hazard Potential Dam Rehabilitation Program, and the National Levee Safety Program to ensure safety of dams and levees in the U.S. Topics discussed include lack of funding by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and risk of unmaintained levees for flood control.

The article discusses the “Green New Deal" that would seek to restructure much of the U.S. economy in an effort to combat climate change as the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure examines the untoward effects of inadequate funding of America's infrastructure.

The article offers information on increased focus on infrastructure bills in Democrat-controlled U.S. House. Topics discussed include federal efforts to promote clean energy and address climate change; views of Brian Pallasch, managing director of government relations at American Society of Civil Engineers, on the importance of increased spending on infrastructure; and fixing the Highway Trust Fund and increasing the cap on the passenger facility charge to modernize airports.

The article discusses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of Cincinnati's Revised Original Lower Mill Creek Partial Remedy plan for reducing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) using a mix of "green" and "gray" infrastructure. It states that the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) stands to save in implementing the plan which will involve sewer separation, storm-water detention basins, bioswales and a stream "daylighting project.

The article reports on the infrastructure plan proposed by the Philadelphia Water Department in Pennsylvania to reduce combined sewer overflows and implement sustainability. The proposed plan includes green infrastructure implementation, upgrading the three wastewater treatment plants, and restoring stream corridors. The plan, which costs 1.6 billion dollars, was submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in September 2009.

The article presents a survey developed by the University of Cincinnati relative to the most formidable challenges facing U.S. drinking water and waste water utilities for the next 50 years. The survey includes 42 questions distributed to the members of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, and the National Association of Water Companies. It shows that the challenges include aging infrastructure and funding shortfalls.

The article discusses the report released by the National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission which focuses on gas taxes in the U.S. In this report, the commission calls the Congress to consider the existing gas tax approach in a favor of a user charge system based on miles driven. The report also notes that the commission requests Congress to start a process of research and development aimed at deploying a comprehensive vehicle miles traveled (VMT system) by 2020. Moreover, the report says that VMT could be tailored to adjust user fees because of such factors as time of day, road type, and vehicle weight.

The article reports that Tucson, Arizona will use reclaimed water to recharge groundwater, revitalize the Santa Cruz River in Arizona and Mexico, as part of an effort known as the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project. Topics include the project will provide a source of perennial flows in downtown Tucson while also helping recharge the local groundwater basin, and the project will rely mainly on Tucson Water's existing reclaimed water infrastructure.

The article reports that the American Water Works Association (AWWA), of Denver, Colorado commended the U.S. Congress for taking necessary steps to ensure the protection of critical drinking water infrastructure and focuses on the passage of America's Water Infrastructure Act. Topics include enacted in October 2018, the law includes the latest version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), the legislation that directs the efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The article offers information on the infrastructure plan of the U.S. Senate Democrats aimed at counteracting the administration of President Donald Trump. The topics discussed include the decrease of corporate taxes, the rise in funding of the wastewater and water infrastructure, and the funding allocated for public transportation.

The article provides an overview of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump's infrastructure plan as a means to boost infrastructure investments. Topics discussed include the lack of detail regarding the sources of federal funding for the new spending, the Democratic opposition to the reliance of the plan on new funding at the state and local levels and proposal for infrastructure incentives program to provide grants to state and local governments.

The article reports that a group of U.S. House members called Problem Solvers Caucus have announced proposals for improving the national infrastructure. The Infrastmcture Working Group is jointly headed by Representative Elizabeth Esty and John Katko. The Problem Solvers Caucus wants the federal gas tax to be increased.

The article reports on the highlights of the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump regarding the needs for the infrastructure spending and permission of reform. Topics mention including planning to transfer the air traffic control operations, privatization plan and building on infrastructure summit.

The article reflects on the infrastructure plans of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. It mentions the need to transform the infrastructure of the U.S. by advocating spending on such sectors as transportation and water as a way of boosting economic development. According to managing director Brian Pallasch of government relations and infrastructure initiatives for American Society of Civil Engineers that Trump has been very clear on his interest in improving the infrastructure of the U.S.

The article focuses on the report "Aging Dams and Clogged Rivers: An Infrastructure Plan for America's Waterways" released by the Center for American Progress (CAP) to call the U.S. government to consider dam removal for the safety and health of rivers and watersheds in the country. Topics include the aging of dams and their associated risks to people, the need for the government to address catastrophic failure of aging dams, and how to attract private capital for dam removal.

The article focuses on the call of the think tank organization Center for American Progress (CAP) for the federal government to increase the federal infrastructure funding to address the needs in the U.S. The report released by the organization which seeks additional $500 billion in federal infrastructure spending and proposes several tax reforms to generate more revenue is provided. The reaction of the organization American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE) on the issue also offered.

The article focuses on the report entitled "Bridging the Gap Together: A New Model to Modernize U.S. Infrastructure," by the Washington DC-based think tank Bipartisan Policy Center. According to the report, a new model is needed to address the gap of the country's aging infrastructure and should be aimed to facilitate greater private involvement with and investment in certain functions to the public sector. It cites recommendations to help restore and expand the nation's infrastructure.

The article reports on the National Disaster Resilience Competition which awarded a total of $ 1 billion in grants to 13 state, city, and local governments in the U.S. The grant authorized by the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 is aimed at helping pay for resilient housing and infrastructure projects in areas affected by major disasters between 2011 and 2013. The elements of the Lower Manhattan: Protect and Connect project, one of the recipients of the grant, are also noted.

The article discusses differences on the expedite federal reviews of infrastructure projects between the White House Office and the U.S. Congress. It mentions that White House Office of Management and Budget and the Council on Environmental Quality released guidelines intended to expand the use of the Federal Infrastructure Permitting Dashboard. It also mentions the approval of the law legislation reauthorizing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program to reduce loss caused by windstorms.

The article discusses a report released by the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread which discusses the challenges of water and wastewater agencies in the U.S. to maintain adequate quantities of freshwater. The report suggests the adoption of innovative technologies which improve the performance and sustainability of the water infrastructure in the U.S., including next-generation wastewater systems and the integration of water, energy, and food production.

The article discusses a report by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) which documents declines in U.S. funding for infrastructure and argues for increased infrastructure spending to generate economic growth, and a report by the non-profit organization Pew Charitable Trusts which assesses sources of funding for surface transportation infrastructure in the U.S. and notes a need for increased spending in the sector.

The article focuses on the Peninsula Pipeline Seismic Upgrade, the last pipeline improvement project under the Water System Improvement Program of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) in California as of January 2014. Topics discussed include details of the water system improvement program of the SFPUC which involved more than 80 infrastructure projects, design of the pipeline improvement project and overall cost of the project.

The article reviews proposals for increasing further water infrastructure funding even as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) commits large amounts of dollars for water and wastewater infrastructure. The Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations bill for the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) provides 2.1 billion and 1.4 billion U.S. dollars for the Clean Water and the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). A clean water trust fund and a Federal Water Infrastructure Bank (FWIB) as well as increased state and federal funding are also proposed.

The article discusses the need for more private-sector participation in funding U.S. infrastructure. Topics covered include Reason Foundation director of transportation policy Robert Poole's three points for implementing transportation infrastructure in the future, Cato Institute director of tax policy studies Chris Edwards' recommendation of full privatization, and Building America's Future co-chair Edward G. Rendell's suggestion of reinstating charging tolls on interstate highways.

The article looks at the bill U.S. Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, 2013, which would create an American Infrastructure Fund (AIF) for financing of national infrastructure construction though government bond sales.

The article discusses a call by U.S. President Barack Obama for the implementation of the Fix-It-First Program which deals with a backlog of repairs which are needed in the nation's transportation network as of April 2013, focusing on federal funding for infrastructure projects involving bridges, highways, and transit systems. The U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is mentioned, along with surface transportation funding and the Partnership to Rebuild America program.

The article focuses on the activity of the 113th U.S. Congress as of February 1, 2013. The discussion topics include the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8) which President Barack Obama signed into law on January 2 and the unresolved issues of reducing the federal deficit and preventing sequestration or automatic government spending cuts. Legislative bills related to disaster relief and aid for victims of Hurricane Sandy are noted.

The article discusses the October 11, 2012 report "How to Upgrade and Maintain Our Nation's Wastewater and Drinking-Water Infrastructure" of the Center for American Progress think tank. Topics include public spending on water management infrastructure in the U.S., state revolving fund programs, and energy costs.

The article discusses the threat to infrastructure programs in the U.S. should Congress fail to take action regarding the 2012 federal budget. Topics include potential budget cuts to the fiscal year (FY) 2013 budgets of federally-funded programs, the passage of the Budget Control Act of 2011, sequestration, and a report from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on what federal programs would and would not be subject to sequestration.

The article focuses on the investigation of the U.S. Congress concerning financial and regulatory needs of water infrastructure. It mentions that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment examines the efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on an integrated planning process for storm water and wastewater regulation. Moreover, Senator Jeff Sessions wondered how the government would increase water infrastructure funding.

The article reports that details of a plan for the reauthorization of the surface transportation program has been released in July 2011 by the U.S. Republican majority of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. It notes that extensive upgrades and expansion are needed in national transportation. It mentions that the maintenance of federal funding for surface transportation has received minimal government support.

The article discusses the report "An Economic Analysis of Infrastructure Investment," prepared by U.S. Department of the Treasury and White House Council of Economic Advisers regarding the federal funding for transportation infrastructure, which was released on October 11, 2020. It says that the report urged the need for increased funding and proposed the creation of a national bank. It adds that the infrastructure spending would ease unemployment and the government could finance more projects.

The article focuses on the announcement of U.S. President Barack Obama regarding his intention to pursue a program which aims to promote federal spending on transportation infrastructure. It states that the new plan involves 50 billion dollars as an up-front investment to develop and rebuild roads and railroads with long-term performance. Furthermore, it says that the plan will be financed by the U.S. budget for 2011.

The article discusses the significant impact of the WaterWorks2011 capital improvement program on the water and wastewater infrastructure in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to the author, the program has provided substantial savings and beneficial improvements. WaterWorks2011 focused on the replacements of old water equipment and the rehabilitation of concrete structures.

The article offers information on the Port of Miami Tunnel project in Miami, Florida. The project, termed as a public-private partnership, is comprised of four public entities and a private consortium, Miami Access Tunnel Concessionaire LLC, will provide an alternative route to the port to reduce the traffic congestion. According to the author, financing of the project has been finalized and construction is scheduled to start in May 2010.

The article discusses the issues surrounding the proposed federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2011 in the U.S. According to the author, the 3.8 trillion budget has generally deflected major initiatives related to infrastructure. In the proposal, the Department of Transportation (DOT) would receive 78.8 billion dollars with plans of establishing a new entity within the DOT. It also call for a "freeze" on government spending unrelated to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security or national security.

A summary is presented of the bill H.R. 4202, the Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009, prepared by U.S. House Representative Donna F. Edwards, December 3.

The article evaluates several nominations U.S. President Barack Obama has made for his Cabinet and argues that these positions will be particularly important to the implementation of Obama's agenda. Liza Jackson was chosen to head the Environmental Protection Agency, Representative Ray LaHood was nominated to be secretary of the Department of Transportation, and Senator Ken Salazar was nominated to lead the Department of the Interior. After the cabinet heads are confirmed, the president hopes to pass an economic stimulus package.

The article elaborates on the request made by various institutions to increase the infrastructure spending in the U.S. After the presidential elections on November 4, 2008, two vital House committees held hearings to consider proposals aimed for the economic recovery of the country that will be developed by the Congress. David G. Mongan, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), speaks before the Committee on Ways and Means, urging the Congress to provide at least $40.7 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects that will be utilized in highway projects. Moreover, Mayor Douglas H. Palmer of Trenton, New Jersey, speaks before the House Committee on Ways and Means and expounds the importance of the funding on various facets of infrastructure.

The article reports on the plan of Abu Dhabi to construct a tunnel and expand its sewer system to ensure adequate conveyance capacity in United Arab Emirates. The author stated that the $2.6 billion Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Program (STEP) will install a 40 km long sewer tunnel, 60 km new sewer lines connected to the tunnel, and a large pumping station. In addition, the tunnel will increase in diameter as it nears the treatment facility to convey flows via gravity to a new wastewater treatment plant.

The article reports that the U.S. presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain, of the two major political parties offer differing levels of Senate experience as well as fairly different philosophies on the extent to which the federal government should fund infrastructure. It states that depending on the outcome of the election in November 2008, the next president will have a record of consistently seeking to limit federal spending on major infrastructure programs. It adds that although much what Obama has said regarding his plans for infrastructure appears promising, his brief career in the Senate makes it difficult to assess the extent to which infrastructure would indeed be a priority in his administration.

The article reports on the bill proposed for a significant increase in research on hurricanes in the U.S. The initiative would set a research objectives which focuses on three main issues including improvements to hurricane forecasting capabilities, durable and resilient infrastructure and mitigation of hurricane-related effects on coastal built and natural coastal environment. The said bill would focus on infrastructure related to levees, seawalls, drainage systems, bridges, water and sewage systems, power and communications. The research would aim to determine the level of vulnerability of such infrastructure to damage from hurricanes and to determine strategies to reduce such vulnerabilities.