The attached report is authored by a domestic capstone team of four Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) fellows at Cornell Institute for Public Affairs, working in consultation with Fitch Ratings, with the objective of addressing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on toll roads in the United States.
As the Trump administration and Congress debate policies to encourage investment in infrastructure, is there any common ground that could unite both parties? The Public Benefit Infrastructure investment tax credit, a proposal that takes advantage of a concept with bipartisan support, may offer a solution.
After an eight-year battle, Waukesha received approval for their request to divert Great Lakes water to its municipality. However, Waukesha’s gain is not without negative impacts to other communities. This case study focuses on the environmental justice impacts of the Waukesha Diversion Return Flow and recommends steps for the involved municipalities to take.