Investing in America’s infrastructure: Faculty weigh in on what to address in proposed infrastructure legislation
July 2, 2021
A bipartisan group of senators has announced a $1.2 trillion infrastructure framework, which aims to make transformational investments in infrastructure for transportation, clean water, universal broadband, renewable energy, remediation of legacy pollution, and resilience to the changing climate.
Though the legislation still awaits debate in Congress and approval from President Joe Biden, it represents an important step toward addressing the nation’s infrastructure needs.
Faculty from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering — experts in the infrastructure systems covered by the proposal — shared their perspectives on what should be prioritized to meet the future needs of the nation.
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