Media
Building America’s Future Statement in Response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Washington, D.C. – September 12, 2017 – Marcia Hale, President of Building America’s Future, issued the following statement in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Ten Years Later
By Kerry O’Hare, Vice President and Director of Policy
August 14, 2017
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since the horrific collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, killing 13 and injuring 145 people on August 1, 2007. In addition to the terrible loss of life and the injuries sustained, a major commuting route for over 140,00 daily vehicles was lost for nearly fourteen months.
NY Daily News: How to get to yes on infrastructure
By Ed Rendell
July 2, 2017
I consider myself a strong, partisan Democrat, but I am an American first. As an American, I hope that the Trump administration and the Congress can come together and get things done. It is my belief that if the administration were to reach out to Democrats, many would respond in good faith to help resolve the problems facing our country.
As Nation Travels for Holiday Weekend, BAF Encourages Americans to Demand Action on a Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
Building America’s Future urges travelers to use the “I’m Stuck” App to urge legislators to take action
Uncle Sam Wants You – to Download I’m Stuck
By Kerry O’Hare, Vice President and Director of Policy, Building America’s Future
June 23, 2017
America’s Airports are Falling Behind
By Kerry O’Hare, Vice President and Director of Policy, Building America’s Future
June 20, 2017
Infrastructure in the News 6.20.17
NEWS
The Economist: Taking flight
http://www.economist.com/technology-quarterly/2017-06-08/civilian-drones
Infrastructure in the News 6.19.2017
BAF IN THE NEWS
WTOP: Md. leaders working on their own Metro funding plan (Sec. LaHood Mentioned)
http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/06/md-leaders-working-metro-funding-plan/
A group of Maryland lawmakers are working on their own proposals for major changes to Metro that would be required before the transit agency gets any more dedicated taxpayer dollars.
NATIONAL NEWS
Infrastructure in the News 6.16.17
BAF IN THE NEWS
Aviation Pros: OneJet Service Between Pittsburgh and Albany to Begin June 28 (Sec. LaHood quoted)
http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12344260/onejet-service-between-pittsburgh-and-albany-to-begin-june-28
American Infrastructure Magazine: Infrastructure Beyond Just Transportation
By Ed Rendell
June 14, 2017
It is almost an accepted fact that the American infrastructure is crumbling and desperately needs repair and revitalization. The public and members of the Congress, of both parties, are aware of this and will acknowledge that something must be done. Unfortunately, when you say infrastructure most American’s think mostly of roads, highways, and bridges. Although we need to take significant action to repair and revitalize our transportation network, our infrastructure needs go beyond transportation.