Problem The current absence of a high-speed, ultra-secure, and interconnected network prevents Montgomery County from reaching its economic growth potential by investing in a vibrant life sciences community. Solution County Councilmember Riemer has proposed that the county government help facilitate the creation of a high-speed, secure, and interconnected fiber network […]Hans Riemer | County Councilmember | Montgomery County, MD 2014 Challenge Finalist

Problem In our expanding digital world, broadband access has become a critical infrastructure for consumers and businesses alike to remain economically competitive. Solution Senator Unger is proposing to create an inventory and mapping of broadband availability around the state of West Virginia, to develop a framework for increasing and upgrading […]John Unger | Senate Minority Leader | Martinsburg, WV

Problem The West Coast states face a $1 trillion infrastructure financing gap over the next 30 years. The Great Recession and slow economic recovery have strained the tax revenues of state and local governments, widening the already well-documented infrastructure investment gap. Solution The West Coast Infrastructure Exchange (WCX) was created […]Tobias Read | State Treasurer | Statewide, OR 2014 Challenge Winner

Problem The general lack of public confidence in government’s ability to make wise investment decisions in transportation leads to underinvestment in such projects, reducing the city’s economic competitiveness and potential for growth. Solution Rep. Townsend has introduced legislation to create outcome measures for transportation infrastructure investments that require the Department […]Jim Townsend | Former Representative | Royal Oak, MI