Six Insights into the Future of Infrastructure Policy
The forthcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation is the most influential factor in shaping the nation's future infrastructure landscape. Members of United for Infrastructure’s Steering Committee and Partnership Network have published their thoughts on the importance of infrastructure investment and outlined actions and reforms they believe are needed as Congressional leaders begin drafting legislation this summer.
National Association of Manufacturers
Shaping the AI-Powered Factory of the Future
This report from the Manufacturing Leadership Council, the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers, examines how manufacturers are embracing artificial intelligence on shop floors and underscores the need for a policy framework that supports U.S. AI growth, innovation, and leadership.
Brookings Metro
Regional Block Grants: A new approach to funding transformative infrastructure projects
Brookings researchers note that regional infrastructure needs are complex and current funding methods – both formula funds and competitive grants – don’t work for regions. In the paper, the researchers make a case for a new federal model with regional block grants to empower regions and their localities directly by providing predictable, flexible funding to deliver transformative infrastructure.
Global Infrastructure Investor Association
Unlocking Private Capital: Key Takeaways from GIIA’s Inaugural U.S. Symposium
GIIA highlights key messages from its first-ever U.S. Symposium, including the importance of better communication, empowering local solutions, maximizing the impact of private dollars, and leveraging private capital to help fill the infrastructure funding gap.
Value of Water Campaign
Since 2016, the Value of Water Campaign has conducted bipartisan polling of 1,000 voters nationwide to gauge opinions on water infrastructure, services, affordability, and funding. The resulting insights have informed a decade of water leaders, policymakers, and elected officials on how Americans view the state of our nation’s water systems.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Road Ahead: What Congress Must Prioritize in the Next Infrastructure Bill
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines its priorities for the next transportation and infrastructure bill, including permitting reform, using technology to strengthen the safety and reliability of our infrastructure, and continuing to invest heavily in infrastructure.
National League of Cities
What Congress Needs to Hear From Cities for the Next Transportation Bill
In this article, the National League of Cities provides local leaders guidance and key messages to help communicate the impact of infrastructure funding to their federal representatives, including emphasizing the return on investment communities are experiencing and how increased funding enhances public safety.
This year, Infrastructure Week became Infrastructure Month thanks to UFI Partnership Network colleagues at Bentley Systems whose international Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) Summit landed stateside for the first time in New York City. The Summit brought together infrastructure practitioners and stakeholders from across the industry and the globe to exchange ideas and best practices.
United for Infrastructure was honored to co-host the event with Bentley, alongside several UFI partners, including Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP), the American Society of Civil Engineers, Meridiam, Stantec, and the US Water Alliance.
The TIP Summit fostered important dialogues and discussions about the future of our Infrastructure in the U.S.:
Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller spoke about how tragic events, like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, provide critical lessons on how governments can partner to respond rapidly and rebuild.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg shared how his city is investing in its residents to cultivate the next generation of infrastructure workforce.
Meridiam’s Tom Curtin and SIP’s David Gilford discussed how P3s can lead to higher quality, better maintained public assets.
US Water Alliance’s Renee Willette and Stantec’s David Goldwater highlighted the enormous funding gap required to bring our national water infrastructure systems into a state of good repair – and the “water heroes” that prevent disaster more often than we care to know.
ASCE’s Tom Smith continued to spread critical knowledge from the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card.
A huge thank you to Mark Coates, Rory Linehan, and the entire Bentley IPA Team for a tremendous event!
Missed the New York TIP Summit? You have another opportunity to join Bentley's network in Atlanta on June 24 for Bentley Illuminate 2025.
In Case You Missed It
UFI Director Ross van Dongen released a letter outlining why continued, robust funding across the nation’s infrastructure sectors is critical to securing our nation, growing our economy, improving public safety, and building resilience.
UFI Calendar Round Up
UFI’s events calendar is updated monthly with virtual and in-person events that are happening across the country, spanning various infrastructure sectors. There's something for everyone to explore and benefit from, so check back often! Here are a few highlights:
Business Delivers Innovation Summit
June 18 | Washington, D.C.
June 25 | Atlanta, GA
July 8 - 11 | Pittsburgh, PA
NACo’s Annual Conference and Exposition
July 11 - 14 | Philadelphia, PA
National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates
July 14 - 15 | Washington, D.C.
Annual Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation Conference
July 15 - 17 | Washington, D.C.
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