Strengthening Physical and Digital Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will transform the country’s transit and transportation systems and upgrade other critical infrastructure. In addition, the measure arguably represents one of the largest federal investments in advancing digital, data-driven government at the state and local level. With technology infrastructure and physical infrastructure now intertwined, investment in both will be critical to deliver positive and resilient outcomes from IIJA funding. This brief offers advice for maximizing the value of IIJA spending.