Among other things, this one declares the intention of the Executive Branch “to secure the southern border of the U.S. through the immediate construction of a physical wall” and to produce a comprehensive study of the security of the southern border to be completed within 180 days. From the White House
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2016/2016074.pdf
Summarizes changes in the average age of public schools, ratings of environmental quality of school facilities, repair and maintenance costs, and short-range plans for improving school facilities. From the National Center for Education Statistics
http://www.gao.gov/assets/680/679783.pdf
Examines the economic characteristics of such cities and their water/wastewater infrastructure needs, strategies used to respond to such needs, and what existing federal programs could assist these cities. From the Government Accountability Office
This report explains how congressional financial scorekeepers, when analyzing proposals that would change the amount of federal investment in areas such as basic infrastructure or education or R&D, determine their effects on the economy and on the federal budget. From the Congressional Budget Office
http://www.rita.dot.gov/utc/publications/spotlight/spotlight_2016_06
Press release about Long-Term Bridge Performance Portal, which allows members of the public to obtain information about the nation’s bridges, including age, daily average traffic volume, inspection history, and condition rating. Press release includes links for portal which requires registration and the creation of a no-cost account. From the Federal Highway Administration
http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/Abstract_DCA15FR004.pdf
Synopsis from the final report of a widely publicized DC subway incident which resulted in the death of one person and exposure of maintenance problems plaguing the transit system. Includes findings, probable cause, and safety recommendations. From the National Transportation Safety Board
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44459.pdf
In 2015 10% of U.S. bridges were classified as structurally deficient and another 14% were functionally obsolete. This report suggests that things aren’t as bad as they seem; most of the deficient bridges are in rural, lightly-traveled areas, and bridge conditions have improved in recent years. Raises the issue of priority between bridge and roadway repairs. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
Studies the impact of placing tolls on a regional transportation system by comparing the traffic and transit conditions before and after tolling. The tolls, designed to pay for additional tunnel lanes, resulted in a 32% decrease in peak period delays at four river corridors. From the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization