This update addresses the current American infrastructure gaps between today’s needs and investment and how they will affect the future productivity of industries.
The report includes an evaluation of the state’s aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, levees, rail, roads and stormwater.
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Report Card for America’s Infrastructure depicts the condition and performance of American infrastructure in the familiar form of a school report card—assigning letter grades based on the physical condition and needed investments for improvement.
Making the GradeWe can no longer afford to defer investment in our nation’s critical infrastructure systems.
Smart investment will only be possible with leadership, planning, and a clear vision for our nation’s infrastructure.
We have to utilize new approaches, materials, and technologies to ensure our infrastructure is more resilient.
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America Scores a D+
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The 2017 Infrastructure Report Card gives our nation a D+ across 16 infrastructure categories #InfrastructureMatters
Fix the Trust Fund
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#FixTheTrustFund to put us on a road to better transportation! #InfrastructureMatters
