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Our policy blog contains shorter news, overview, or analysis of issues giving the general public, policymakers, and industry leaders an update or review of a new issue or refresher of a longstanding one. They cover a number of public policy challenges, focusing on pro-innovation solutions that can be implemented in a nonpartisan way through law, regulation, or simply best practices. These include an issue background, explanation of the challenge, and proposed solutions or recommendations. Aii white papers are longer than policy briefs, but not more complicated. To ensure you are up to speed and ready for these reports, try reading our policy blogs and briefs. Want a deeper dive on a single topic? Visit our Issues pages for background, challenges, solutions, and all our analysis on the subject.
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On the Preservation of Species: Protecting Natural Infrastructure
When you think of the term “infrastructure,” you might default to processes like power lines, pipe networks, and interstate highways. However, infrastructure is a much […]
Read MoreWildlife Crossings: Saving Lives, Ecosystems, and Dollars
A deer leaps in front of a car at dusk, staring into the headlights – just before the car brakes slam down. This situation represents […]
Read MoreAn Overview of ERCOT and Texas’s Energy Grid
There are three main interconnected power systems in the United States: the Western Interconnection, the Eastern Interconnection, and the Texas Interconnection. The Lone Star State’s […]
Read MoreTransit Oriented Developments
What if a family could cut $3,000 in annual transportation costs while living closer to work and recreation? Transit-oriented infrastructure is a new vision of […]
Read MoreThe Role of P3 in Soft Infrastructure
Like a mortgage, except the “bank” also mows the lawn, changes the air filters, and cleans the gutters Private-public partnerships are most often associated […]
Read MoreThe Final Commons: Maintaining Orbital Infrastructure Viability
Space: The final frontier. An infinity of cold, dead vacuum virtually untouched by man. Then, like every frontier we encountered before it, humanity swiftly began […]
Read MoreThe Space Race Continues: NASA Spinoffs and Cross Pollination
From head to toe, memory foam is a staple in our daily lives, providing cushioning through products like helmets, orthopedic braces, shoes, and mattresses. Amazingly, […]
Read MoreWhy Can’t the US Recycle Nuclear Waste?
A common criticism of nuclear energy is the need to store spent fuel. Another criticism, albeit a less common one, is the personal and environmental […]
Read MoreShare Your Transportation Thoughts on Our Live Call
Join the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) for another dynamic public listening session designed to foster open dialogue and collaboration. This fully virtual event […]
Read MoreAmerica’s Infrastructure Workforce Crisis
Infrastructure is only as resilient as those who build it. A reliable workforce is an infrastructure issue. Aii’s mission is to foster innovative solutions […]
Read MoreEnhancing Pipeline Safety and Efficiency with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing
As infrastructure ages and the country grows, ensuring the integrity of pipelines becomes increasingly critical. Pipelines of all kinds transporting petroleum, natural gas, water, and […]
Read MoreJoin Our Live Townhall on Transportation Policy
Join the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) for a dynamic public listening session designed to foster open dialogue and collaboration. This fully virtual event […]
Read MoreAii Expert Panel on the Data-Energy Triangle, Challenges and Opportunities for Fiber, Electric, and Data Infrastructure
Don’t miss the latest Aii expert panel discussion entitled “Challenges and Opportunities in the Data-Energy Triangle.” Read the transcript below or watch and listen. * […]
Read MoreAii Launches Supply Chain Efficiency and Integrity Project
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) is excited to announce the launch of the Supply Chain Efficiency and Integrity Project, a major research and […]
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