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Lawmakers, Stakeholders Spotlight Deficient Bridges, Infrastructure Funding Needs

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By Eugene Mulero

March 1, 2021

This will be a big month for infrastructure policy in Washington. Federal officials at the transportation committees plan to meet for hearings that examine concerns across the nation’s mobility grid. Stakeholders will continue to highlight pressing concerns related to highways, transit, rail, ports, waterways and broadband in hopes for the adoption of long-term funding bills and severe-weather-resilience mandates. After enactment of a new round of COVID-19 emergency aid, the Biden White House suggested it would unveil a policy framework meant to help policymakers navigate the legislative process. Garnering the requisite political agreement to pass meaningful funding measures for infrastructure projects has been elusive. Disagreement continues over ways to pay for long-term projects For the time being, at least there is consensus among the political class on the need to do something to repair roads and bridges.

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