2017 American Community Survey Statistics

State and local transportation departments are where the rubber hits the road for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding. Planners, designers and engineers, and others will be tasked with creating a new generation of transportation infrastructure that’s smarter and more sustainable and that supports a wider range of mobility options than ever before.

Driven by changing global norms, national security challenges, and evolving public expectations, it’s essential today’s Modern Government lead the way on key climate and decarbonization initiatives. While their capability to address these issues is nothing new, recent policy changes in agencies like the Department of Defense designed to combat emissions, curb rising energy costs, and develop the next generation of climate technologies have signaled new priorities for those working to secure our nation. As the world continues to press for a net-zero future, it’s essential that those working to meet expectations do their best to deliver a pathway to this ambitious and important goal.

Central to today’s Modern Government is a focus on building resilience and transformation. As climate change is increasingly seen as a significant risk to the management of infrastructure and the delivery of services, it is also seen, by some, as an opportunity to invest in more sustainable assets. Leaders are starting to focus on developing strategies and prioritizing climate goals that will transform the way we live and work, honing in on emerging technologies and data-driven decisions to better navigate the approaching risks, while potentially realizing longer term benefits.

Tribal governments operate in a challenging environment. Not only are they involved in public service delivery – health, safety, housing, education – but there is also responsibility for economic development, business operations and oversight. To ensure a bright future, Tribal governments are consistently making strategic decisions, executing large projects, and making significant budget decisions.