Introduction The railroad industry has a history of changing its labor and capital inputs to maximize safety and efficiency in light of evolving operational needs […]
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New Aii Report Adds 25 Years of Accident Data to Rail Inspection Debate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aii Media Coordinator info@aii.org | (703) 574-7376 Aii.org New Aii Report Adds 25 Years of Accident Data to Rail Inspection Debate […]
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What a Coast to Coast Railroad Company Could Mean for U.S. Infrastructure
On July 29, 2025. Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), two of the three biggest rail companies in the U.S., agreed to an $85 […]
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Telosa and the Challenge of Building a City from Scratch
The construction of a truly new city is among the largest infrastructure projects that can be undertaken. The metropolises of the modern world are supported […]
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A New Transcontinental Railroad
The ‘transcontinental railroad’ has long been a symbol of Manifest Destiny and American exceptionalism. America may soon be able to celebrate a “true” transcontinental railroad. […]
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Automated Track Inspection Goes National
In April 2025, the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure published Driving Regulatory Innovation for Safer Railroading, examining how the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) waiver process […]
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Roadblocks or Reauthorization: Expert Webinar Recap
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure recently convened a panel of transportation policy experts for Roadblocks or Reauthorization: What to Expect – and When – […]
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Diminishing Returns from Public Transportation Infrastructure
While politics can make just about any issue a challenge to achieve consensus, debates over public transportation infrastructure tend to be less partisan. Finer details, […]
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Robots Under Arrest – Traffic Violations in the Autonomous Era
As the number of autonomous vehicles (AVs) rise in the United States, questions are raised on how and who to keep accountable. A recent article […]
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Highways or Transit: The Ongoing Debate About BUILD America 250’s Spending Cuts
On May 18, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I Committee) released H.R. 8870, ‘The BUILD America 250 Act’, which is […]
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When Perceived Urgency Outruns Evidence in Policymaking
Tragedy deserves attention. It often demands action. But action for its own sake is a poor foundation for policy. In the aftermath of a high-profile […]
Read More ICYMI: Aii’s Listening Session on 2026 Surface Transportation Reauthorization
On Friday, February 20th, Aii hosted its first listening session of 2026, focused on the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization later this year to hear what […]
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A P3 Model for Walkable Infrastructure
Investing in Communities Through Value Capture At its core, infrastructure is not just about pipes and paving, it’s the entire built environment that underpins contemporary […]
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Revitalizing Dulles – What the USDOT RFI Reveals About the Future of a National Gateway
In early 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) entitled “Revitalizing Washington Dulles International Airport,” signaling a notable federal […]
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America’s Global Competitiveness Starts with Infrastructure at Home
Since 2013, when Communist Chinese President Xi Jinping first introduced his Belt and Road Initiative (“BRI”), it has become the largest infrastructure program in history, […]
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