It’s no secret that toll roads are unpopular with many Texans. Citizens and organized groups have been very vocal about their feelings. Texas legislators obviously heard them and responded. As a result, the state appropriated money for transportation projects but limited new funding to road projects without toll lanes. That does not mean, however, that […]
Throughout the U.S., cities, counties and water districts are grappling with an overwhelming issue – leaky pipes that are responsible for massive water losses. It’s a huge problem, and one that is not easily solved. The nation’s water infrastructure is so old that in many regions, pipelines and distribution systems have simply reached the end […]
By 2050, seven of 10 people on Earth will reside in urban areas. As public officials realize the magnitude of this reality, it becomes immediately clear that finding ways to reach out to the masses is more important than ever. Elected officials and government executives can no longer be successful without finding ways to collaborate […]
The estimate that $1.7 trillion will be needed through the end of the current decade to address infrastructure needs in the United States is staggering. But, here’s something more disconcerting. Delays in securing approval and permitting for infrastructure projects over a similar time period will cost taxpayers more than double that amount – in excess […]
The recent announcement that the federal Highway Trust fund’s projected financial demise has been extended by six months is turning out to be a double-edged sword. Public officials in states that depend on federal appropriations to help finance high-dollar transportation infrastructure projects had mixed emotions when it was announced that the funding is now expected […]
The numbers aren’t surprising because we’ve been hearing them for years. Texas adds about 400,000 people a year to its population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That makes it the fastest-growing state in the nation. Six Texas cities – Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth and El Paso – rank among the nation’s […]
The Highway Trust Fund, set to expire at the end of May, has motivated people throughout the country to reach out to members of Congress. The buzz in the media has been extensive and passion is rampant. Hundreds of people have been working Congress – many for months and even years. Regional coalitions, associations, elected […]