Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: The Road Ahead for Transportation Engineering
Critically improving transportation conditions Making recent headline news around the world, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides unprecedented federal funding for infrastructure projects across the US. The bi-partisan bill, which has been years in the making, will deliver $1.2 trillion in federal spending over the next five years across a variety of infrastructure projects from renewable energy to electric vehicle manufacturing. Along with these sustainable projects, a main focus of the infrastructure funding will be $110 billion towards transportation projects including road and bridge improvements, and $11 billion for transportation safety projects. With 1 in 5 miles of highways and major roads, and 45,000 bridges across the US in poor condition, this funding will support critical projects to improve the condition, safety, and environmental sustainability of America’s transportation network. Opportunities in Transportation Engineering Transportation engin