Policy Blog
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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Uncoupling Derailment from Disaster in East Palestine
On Friday, February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train moving through Ohio derailed in the city of East Palestine. While the definitive cause is […]
Read MoreDecoding the Hydrogen Rainbow
Blue, Grey, Green – oh my! The road to the emerald city of the future seems to feature a number of alternative energy projects with […]
Read MoreMore Damage, Most Costs, Less Clarity
The Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report from the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is the definitive word on excavation damage to underground facilities. Stakeholders and […]
Read MoreWhat Did We Read in 2022?
What did our team read this year? We are glad you asked! The work we do at the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure very much […]
Read MoreWhat the Data Says About Train Crew Size
Following two significant railroad incidents in 2013, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) began taking a sharper look at train crew sizes. Under the theory that […]
Read MoreNew Rail Report Calls for More Data Before New Rules
Sick Leave Will Not Derail the Supply Chain
After years of negotiation through the collective bargaining process and a number of close calls with threatened labor strikes, President Biden on Friday signed into […]
Read MoreUndisclosed Deal Brings Passengers Back to Amtrak’s Gulf Coast
For years, Amtrak has been seeking to restore passenger service to a section of track along the Gulf Coast between New Orleans, LA and Mobile, […]
Read MorePoll: 8 Billion People, What is the top infrastructure challenge?
This month, the population of the planet is believed to have surpassed 8 billion living people. This milestone serves as a reminder of the importance […]
Read MoreCross Country on Premium Fuel
Come along with Aii team member Andrew on his route from Norfolk, VA to Bozeman, Montana! In this video, we take a look at premium […]
Read MoreGas Versus Electric Race to the Capital
This summer, Aii Founder Brigham McCown embarked on a cross-country road trip in his Tesla Model 3 from Seattle, WA to Washington, D.C. When he […]
Read MoreEV to DC: Taking an Electric Vehicle from Coast to Coast
This summer, Aii founder Brigham McCown embarked on a cross-country road trip in his Tesla Model 3. Starting from Washington state, he made a coast-to-coast […]
Read MoreYellowstone: Rebuilding After the Flood
Earlier this year, Yellowstone National Park was at the epicenter of a historical flooding that resulted in the elimination of homes, bridges, and the possibility […]
Read MoreIs an EV mandate the right solution for California?
It is a blanket assumption that electric vehicles (EVs) are greener than gas vehicles, and many people are not aware of the energy source behind […]
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