The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and society in countless number of ways. Fundamentally, people have realized that we all live in a highly interconnected, globalized world where even a small incident has a ripple effect around the globe. Though it is difficult to look at a silver lining from this, there can be lessons learnt from the pandemic which can be applied for the near future. These two years (2020-21) have presented a crucial moment for the future of American infrastructure. In a way, this is a chance for DOTs, planning boards and other civil engineering organizations to implement comprehensive systematic change, examine the deficiencies of the existing infrastructure and look for ways on how to update it.
“Infrastructure investment decisions made now will affect how we respond to challenges such as climate change, building inclusive societies, and delivering strong, sustainable, and balanced growth. This note raises issues for consideration, in support of infrastructure investment through building longer-term resilience to future shocks, risks, and threats, and aligning investment with infrastructure that can be robust but also innovative and adaptable to changing circumstances and complexities” (OECD).
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