In 2020, Congress let PHMSA, the nation’s primary pipeline regulator, lapse without reauthorization for more than a year. In 2026, the same problem is back, […]
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Damage Prevention
Measuring the Underground
Measuring the Underground: Advancing a New Estimate for the Total Linear Mileage of Buried Infrastructure in the United States —————— Abstract Trillions of dollars of […]
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Transportation Corridors Can Do More – Colocating Utilities Unlocks the Full Value of Infrastructure
Across the United States, transportation corridors already host an enormous amount of critical infrastructure. Highways, rail lines, and other rights-of-way frequently often carry buried electric […]
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Open Letter: From Data Disputes to Shared Solutions in Excavation Readiness
Open Letter from the Desk of VA811 President and CEO, B. Scott Crawford From Data Disputes to Shared Solutions in Excavation Readiness Virginia 811 […]
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Recognizing National 811 Day: A Shared Commitment to Safe Digging
Today, August 11, the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) joins stakeholders across the country in recognizing National 8/11 Day – a moment to reaffirm […]
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New Report Challenges National Excavation Readiness Narrative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Coordinator Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) info@aii.org | (703) 574-7376 www.Aii.org New Report Challenges National Excavation Readiness Narrative [...]
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New Report Shows Fiber Optics Hold Untapped Infrastructure Potential
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@aii.org New Report Shows Fiber Optics Hold Untapped Infrastructure Potential Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025 –– The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure […]
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New Policy Brief Highlights Untapped Potential of Fiber Optics Beyond Broadband
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@aii.org New Policy Brief Highlights Untapped Potential of Fiber Optics Beyond Broadband Washington, D.C., May 13, 2025 – The Alliance for Innovation […]
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Sponsor Modern Roots March to Engage and Elevate Damage Prevention
Modern Roots March is an original educational and awareness campaign designed by Aii to elevate Damage Prevention. Now in its fifth year, Modern Roots March [...]
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50-State Report Card Shows Great Room for Improvement
In today’s world, daily reliance on buried infrastructure is unprecedented. Beneath our feet lies an intricate network of pipes, cables, and wires—powering our homes, fueling […]
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Think Tank Releases New Report on Excavation Damage Reporting
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 22, 2024 CONTACT: Andrew Jefferis, ajefferis@aii.org Washington, D.C., July 22, 2024 - The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) [...]
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Improving the Safety of Pipeline Water Crossings
While oil spills and pipeline leaks grab headlines, their notoriety is generally a sign of the rarity of accidents. The accidents that do occur can […]
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Before Safe Digging Month… The Why!
Safe Digging Month is a monthlong collaborative project throughout April to educate and raise awareness for safe digging and utilizing the 811 “call before you […]
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How Excavation Damage Harms the Vulnerable
The world beneath our feet is vibrant and complex. Although we cannot see it and often do not think about it, tens of millions of […]
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Pipeline Safety Agency Highlights Innovative Technology
Every year, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides funding opportunities to states and stakeholders to improve and protect pipeline safety. One way […]
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