美国基础设施在25年中获得最高等级,但重大投资差距依然存在。
U.S. infrastructure receives its highest grade in 25 years, but significant investment gaps persist.
美国土木工程师学会(ASCE)授予美国基础设施C级,是1998年以来最高评级。
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has awarded U.S. infrastructure a C grade, marking the highest ever rating since 1998.
尽管情况有所改善,但过境、道路和水坝等部门仍在挣扎,总体投资缺口在未来十年上升到3.7万亿美元。
Despite improvements, sectors like transit, roads, and dams still struggle, with the overall investment gap rising to $3.7 trillion over the next decade.
2021年《基础设施投资和就业法》为新投资提供了5 500亿美元,但ASCE警告说,为防止气候进一步恶化和解决气候脆弱性问题,需要持续和增加资金。
The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided $550 billion in new investments, but ASCE warns that continued and increased funding are necessary to prevent further deterioration and address climate vulnerabilities.