Annual Meetings-US Infrastructure Bill: Construction & Transportation

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The document discusses the U.S. Infrastructure Bill and provides details on infrastructure grades, trends, and investments. The report card grades various sectors like aviation, bridges, dams, energy, and more. It highlights the need for more funding, maintenance, and innovation to improve public safety and resilience. The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) outlines a $1.2 trillion investment across different categories, with a particular focus on resilient infrastructure. The funding distribution among states is also detailed, showing varying allocations. The IIJA progress report mentions significant funded projects like bridge replacements and waterway management.<br /><br />Arizona's Department of Transportation also presents on the IIJA, stating that the state will receive over $200 million annually over five years, with opportunities for discretionary grants. It outlines funding programs like the NEVI, focusing on electric vehicle infrastructure development to reduce range anxiety. Additionally, the presentation covers funding opportunities for bridge programs and transportation alternatives.<br /><br />Moreover, the document briefly discusses the PAG/RTA overview, emphasizing regional cooperative efforts for effective planning decisions. Through different councils and organizations, the PAG/RTA addresses transportation planning, programming, and improvements. The importance of long-range transportation plans, regional transportation investments, and funding sources such as FHWA and FTA is highlighted, showing a detailed breakdown of per capita regional transportation investment.

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Presented by:
Kristina Swallow, Former Director, Nevada Department of Transportation (DOT)
Gregory Byres, Deputy Director/ State Engineer, Arizona DOT
Farhad Moghimi, Executive Director, Pima Association of Governments / the Regional Transportation Authority

Keywords

U.S. Infrastructure Bill

Infrastructure grades

Infrastructure trends

Infrastructure investments

Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

Resilient infrastructure

Funding distribution

Arizona Department of Transportation

NEVI funding program

PAG/RTA overview