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Making a High-Speed Connection in Germany

file under: Transportation, Europe, Germany, Government

The high-profile Stuttgart-Ulm rail project is connecting Southern Germany to other major European cities. This project will bring a new level of rail service to Germany, provide better access throughout Europe, and drive economic and cultural growth for the Stuttgart metropolitan area. Learn more

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Thought Leadership Series: Funding Future Mobility

The Aging Interstate Highway System: Our Biggest Funding Challenge

file under: Transportation, United States, Government
Few would disagree that America’s interstate highway system was one of the most important transportation investments, but current funding isn't sustainable for long-term maintenance and expansion. The interstate system is anything but “paid for” and states need new options for sustainable revenue sources if they are to preserve this valuable national asset. Learn more about transportation's future
Settling the Bill: Putting Transportation Costs in Perspective

file under: Transportation, Federal Government, Government
In the fifth stop of our "Funding Future Mobility" thought leadership series, Ed Regan explores how the public views transportation as a basic entitlement. Learn more about transportation's future
Changing Lanes: Fractured Public Opinion on Infrastructure Investment

file under: Transportation, Federal Government, Government
In the fourth stop of our "Funding Future Mobility" thought leadership series, Ed Regan takes a look at a survey that explores the importance of U.S. infrastructure and the public’s willingness to improve it. Learn more about transportation's future
Ground Zero: America’s Cities Need New Infrastructure and Transit Funding

file under: Transportation, Federal Government, Government
This is the third stop in our transportation infrastructure thought leadership series. In “Ground Zero,” we discuss how U.S. cities are the hardest hit in the need for improved mobility, including the challenges of public transit funding. Learn more about transportation's future
Ground Zero: Los Angeles Region Takes the Reins to Fund its Mobility

file under: Transportation, Federal Government, Government
As part of the third stop in our transportation infrastructure thought leadership series, we take a slight detour to explore how the Los Angeles, California, USA urban area is taking steps to fund its own mobility. Learn more about transportation's future
How Little We Pay: Exploring the Current Transportation Tax “Burden”

file under: Transportation, Federal Government, Government
This is the second stop in our transportation infrastructure thought leadership series. In “How Little We Pay,” we examine the actual cost of the U.S. gas tax and show how current investments in vital mobility resources stack up against other costs. Learn more about transportation's future
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Falling Behind: A Crisis in Transportation Infrastructure Investment

file under: Transportation, Federal Government
This is the first stop in our “Funding Future Mobility” thought leadership series. In “Falling Behind,” we examine how today’s investments are not meeting the growing needs of the U.S. transportation system, creating a gap that will continue to grow if action isn’t taken. Learn more about transportation's future
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Introducing the Transportation Infrastructure Thought Leadership Series

file under: Transportation
In this ongoing thought leadership series—“Funding Future Mobility”—we will focus on one of the biggest challenges facing the future of the United States: preserving and enhancing the transportation systems that pump economic life and wellbeing through the country. Learn more about transportation's future
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Creating Resilient Communities

How do we incorporate consideration of climate change in water supply planning?

file under: Resilient Communities, Water, Sustainability, Government
In many locales, climate change will affect the amount or timing of available water, and thus, adds a layer of uncertainty to the traditional methods used for water supply planning. So, how do we incorporate consideration of climate change in water supply planning? Here is an expert opinion on how to acheive this. Learn More
Stories that Matter: Strengthening Future Generations through STEM

file under: Resilient Communities, Sustainability
Meet a few exceptional individuals who are inspiring future generations in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Learn More
Do we need yet another sustainability rating system?

file under: Business + Industry, Federal Government, Government, Resilient Communities, Sustainability, Green Design
In undertaking any infrastructure project it is becoming increasingly important to consider the environmental impacts and benefits over the full life cycle of the project, not just that resulting during the construction phase. The Envision™ rating system guides users in assessing the sustainability of their project in five major categories: quality of life, leadership, resource allocation, natural world, and climate and risk. Learn More
Stories that Matter: Jane Thomas

file under: Sustainability, Resilient Communities, Government
Meet CDM Smith’s Jane Thomas, who is making the world a better place through books. Learn More
Introduction to Creating Resilient Communities

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Smart planning, stakeholder engagement and preparedness help communities respond and adapt to our changing planet. Learn more about how CDM Smith is creating resilient communities >> Learn More