Fixing U.S. infrastructure

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending. This allows cities to refocus their spending on urgently needed infrastructure repairs. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers'2021 Infrastructure Report Card, six billion gallons of treated water are wasted every day in the U.S. as a result of water main breaks, and over 40 percent of public roadways are in poor condition. Based on ananalysis of mayoral speeches, fixing and repairing roads, bridges, and water systems are amongst the top priorities for mayoral spending in the coming years. As ofNovember 2023, less than half of direct spending through the IILJA has been awarded, and still less has been given out through competitive grants, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for communities to seize on this funding.