America's Infrastructure at a Crossroads

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Understanding America's Crumbling Infrastructure

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Infrastructure, vital to daily life, often goes unnoticed until failures wreak havoc. America's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and airports, is deteriorating and needs urgent repair.

Three years ago, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act promised transformative investment. Has this bipartisan law fulfilled its goal, and what does it mean for you? How much progress is needed?

In "Crumbling America: The Infrastructure Crossroads," a KYW Newsradio program, experts tackle infrastructure challenges and propose solutions. This special broadcast airs on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. on KYW Newsradio.

Segment Insights into America's Infrastructure

🏗️ Exclusive with Buttigieg
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg discusses the infrastructure law's benefits: "The backlog of improvements is shrinking, and infrastructure conditions are improving," he states.

🚧 America's Infrastructure Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the U.S. a barely passing grade. Experts explain grading criteria and strategies for better marks in the 2025 report.

🔌 The Power Grid
Electricity demand is surging globally. A regional transmission executive discusses grid operations, pressures, and strategies for reliable power supply.

🔐 Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure
The CrowdStrike outage underscores digital vulnerabilities. A cybersecurity expert highlights threats from human error to cyberattacks.

🚰 Water Infrastructure
Aging pipes and unreliable delivery systems demand attention. Experts discuss necessary improvements for America's water infrastructure.

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