Look for a “surge of network upgrades” in capital expenditures for municipal water and wastewater utilities in the United States over the next 9 years. That is the projection from Bluefield Research. The company’s most recent report predicts a 28 percent increase – or more than $532 billion – over capital expenditure spending during the […]
No matter what happens at the polls on Tuesday, both presidential candidates have made public pledges to address the country’s infrastructure problems. That’s extremely good news for both cities and states, because it appears that the next president will champion infrastructure reform. Long overdue infrastructure needs such as water, energy and road and bridge projects […]
Innovative highway technology is changing America’s roadways. In the very near future, technology will turn the country’s highways into safer, more efficient and even revenue-generating assets for state and local governments. “Smart roads” will soon deliver solar energy generation, snowmelt systems, photoluminescent markings and Intelligent Transportation Networks. Photoluminescent markings offer big savings related to roadway […]
American cities faced with financial challenges – and there are many – generally look for an immediate, short-term solution to bridge budget gaps. That usually means increased local taxes or fees, coupled with cutbacks in city services and continued deferred maintenance of municipal facilities and crumbling local infrastructure.
But, not in Kalamazoo!
Just days away from the presidential election, a spotlight is being focused on American infrastructure needs. The nation’s infrastructure has become a top priority for Americans as well as for both the Republican and Democratic candidates seeking to become the next U.S. President. At last week’s CG/LA-sponsored eighth North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum in Denver, […]
Community colleges in Texas are outpacing schools in other states. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports that community college enrollment nationwide is on the decline. That’s definitely not the case on most campuses in Texas. Lone Star College in Houston is not just showing increased enrollment figures, the system set an all-time record enrollment […]
Many citizens and taxpayers are not yet sure how they feel about autonomous vehicles. In spite of that, it’s obvious that motorists and pedestrians might as well get ready. The trend is set. Autonomous vehicles will be common on America’s roadways in the not-too-distant future. Autonomous vehicles of all types will be available. Buses and […]