Smart Talk: PA infrastructure in need of upgrade
What to look for on Smart Talk Wednesday, July 16, 2014:
Did you know that Pennsylvanian roads carry 34% more goods and products than the roads in other states? So a modern transportation network that includes reliable and safe roads and bridges would seem to be crucial to the state’s economy.
According to the recent report card issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Pennsylvania’s infrastructure earned an average grade of a C-. In the study, which covers everything from drinking water and hazardous waste, to energy and bridges, Pennsylvania receives no higher than a B in any one category.
So, what is to blame for the lower-than-average grades? Most point to the age of many of Pennsylvania’s systems and suggests that plans of regular inspections, repairs, and renewals would boost the state’s grade the next time around.
Two veteran civil engineers — Mike Britt, Sr. Vice President and Director of Project Development at Modjeski and Master’s and Gregory Scott, a senior project manager at Buchart Horn in Pittsburgh will appear on Wednesday’s Smart Talk to discuss the condition of Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and how improvement can be made.
Mike Britt, Sr. Vice President and Director of Project Development at Modjeski and Master’s
