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Ready to explore Senator Schumer's support for a major US infrastructure bill in 2024? 🏗️🇺🇸 Join us as we delve into the details of this significant legislative proposal and its potential impact on the nation's infrastructure landscape. Discover Senator Schumer's advocacy for robust infrastructure investment aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth. Learn about the critical components of the proposed infrastructure bill, including funding allocations for transportation, energy, broadband, and other vital sectors. Explore the bipartisan support and collaborative efforts driving this initiative forward as lawmakers seek to address long-standing infrastructure challenges and seize opportunities for innovation and sustainability. Whether you're a policy wonk, a concerned citizen, or a stakeholder in infrastructure-related industries, this guide will provide valuable insights into the potential implications of Senator Schumer's infrastructure bill for the future of America's infrastructure. Let's navigate the complexities of infrastructure policy and envision a more resilient and prosperous future for future generations! #InfrastructureBill #SchumerSupport 🏗️🇺🇸 https://lnkd.in/eQGmf4bv

The need for additional funds to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge underscores a significant challenge in our infrastructure system: even with the Biden Administration’s $1.3 trillion infrastructure bill, federal funding remains insufficient. At American Infrastructure Partners, we recognize the vital role of private capital in addressing this challenge. With over $4.5 trillion in the private infrastructure sector, there’s a unique opportunity to ease taxpayer burdens and improve project efficiency. As we tackle these urgent issues, exploring innovative funding solutions is essential. Read this insightful article by our CEO, Bob Hellman, which delves into how private capital can help reshape the future of our infrastructure.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting applications for the latest round of Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants, offering $1.5 billion in total funding. Individual projects can receive up to $25 million, with up to three projects eligible per agency. This grant is ideal for municipalities and agencies focused on the implementation of capital projects related to transit and infrastructure or planning projects that consider transportation corridors through the lens of economic development, land use, and housing. Additionally, the Build America Bureau at the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a new funding opportunity through the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program (RIA). This program offers up to $10 million in no-match grants to accelerate planning for transportation infrastructure projects through innovative financing and public-private partnerships. At HR&A, we understand the transformative power of transportation infrastructure in driving accessibility, supporting transit agency revenue, and attracting private investment. Our experience navigating similar funding opportunities makes us an ideal partner to help you secure this critical funding for projects that promote equitable growth and community connectivity. If your organization is considering applying for the RAISE Grants or the RIA Program, don’t miss out! The RAISE Grants application period closes on January 30, 2025, and the RIA Program application deadline is January 9, 2025. We’re here to help you seize these opportunities to make lasting impacts in your region. More information about RAISE: https://lnkd.in/e7PPy_5 More information about RIA: https://lnkd.in/eMbyYaer

Yesterday marked the first day of national Infrastructure Week. Each year United for Infrastructure, a project of The James Irvine Foundation grantee Accelerator for America, organizes this event to raise awareness of critical investments and showcase cross-sector efforts that ensure local communities benefit from infrastructure projects – projects that could lead to important gains for low-wage workers who, for too long, have not had equitable access to good jobs and careers. The timing of Infrastructure Week is particularly salient this year. Many of the projects made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and other federal and state initiatives are beginning to break ground, while new investments are flowing to spur the green energy transition. This funding is critical for improving our roads, bridges, and energy systems and also gives us the opportunity to create quality jobs for low-wage workers, improve climate resilience, and generate equitable economic growth. At Irvine Foundation we’re proud to support grantees who are committed to ensuring infrastructure projects are carried out with equity, sustainability, and community voice at the forefront. Check out all the great events that are happening this week here: https://lnkd.in/dm3KqxdC

The Role of Federal Projects in National Infrastructure Development We understand the critical role that federal projects play in developing national infrastructure. These projects are essential for our country’s infrastructure’s growth, stability, and efficiency, impacting everything from transportation networks to public buildings and utilities. https://lnkd.in/g8j7xHpM

The push for additional funds to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge highlights a crucial challenge: even with the Biden Administration’s $1.3 trillion infrastructure bill, federal funding remains insufficient. With trillions needed to modernize our infrastructure, it’s time to explore private capital funding as a viable solution. Government projects often face delays and cost overruns, but leveraging private investment can lead to more timely and effective outcomes. As we confront these urgent challenges, we must consider innovative funding solutions that can truly make a difference. I explore these ideas further in my recent article.

At United Bridge Partners, we are proud to collaborate with American Infrastructure Partners to address America's pressing infrastructure challenges. While the Biden Administration's $1.3 trillion infrastructure bill is a significant step, it’s clear that private capital funding can play a vital role in speeding up repairs and ensuring effective outcomes. As we work together to build and rebuild our nation's bridges, exploring innovative funding solutions will be essential to modernizing our infrastructure and meeting the needs of our communities. Check out this article by Bob Hellman, CEO of American Infrastructure Partners, for more insights on this important topic.

June 2024 Market Update from Infrastructure Ontario The update also includes 17 government-announced projects in the initial stages of planning, for which the scope, timing and delivery model are still being determined. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXwhehNC #InfrastructureOntario #MarketUpdate #GovernmentProjects

While large capital works projects dominate the headlines, there’s a bigger story beneath the surface: maintaining and upgrading what we already have. As Minister Chris Bishop aptly put it, this work is “super boring, but super important.” Tools like Trakk Assets help tackle this head-on by empowering contractors and agencies to collect and manage asset data efficiently. When we know exactly what we’re working with, we can plan upgrades and maintenance that prevent overspending and improve outcomes for communities.

This article explores the foundational aspects of CIP, how the bond will affect municipal infrastructure development, and the long-term implications of the proposed projects in the Hays County’s $440 Million Road Bond Proposal. https://lnkd.in/gGxQM7ss