ASCE Partners with Esri to Help Governments Make Smarter Targeted Infrastructure Improvements

April 07, 2025 at 15:41 PM EDT

US Civil Engineering Society Uses ArcGIS StoryMaps to Drive Better Informed Decision Making

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. New this year, ASCE has partnered with Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, to present the findings using ArcGIS StoryMaps. This digital tool combines maps, 3D scenes, and multimedia content to more effectively communicate the condition and resilience of the nation’s infrastructure.

“By showing people how all these infrastructure systems are playing a role in their daily life, ArcGIS StoryMaps helps us make the case about why we need to invest in our infrastructure,” said Caroline Sevier, Managing Director of Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives at the ASCE. “Showing an overall system of systems approach to infrastructure and how it’s all interconnected allows us to visualize these issues and look at infrastructure at multiple scales.”

Published every four years, the Report Card for America's Infrastructure serves as a comprehensive evaluation of US infrastructure, using the familiar A through F school grading scale to communicate how well each sector operates for the public. Beyond the grades, the report provides key information on opportunities, challenges, and performance.

“Addressing the needs of the nation’s vast and complex infrastructure systems must be done across jurisdictions and will require additional funding,” said Linda Foster, Director of Land Records and Cadastre at Esri. “By leveraging data and maps, GIS provides key insights to help decision makers maximize investments and bolster resiliency to help keep America’s communities safe and sustainable into the future.”

Federal, state, and local government agencies rely on the Report Card for America's Infrastructure as an essential planning resource. Officials at every level use the report to prioritize infrastructure projects that impact the communities they serve. Because reports have lifespans of four years and infrastructure is constantly changing, the dynamic, flexible usability of ArcGIS StoryMaps makes it an ideal tool for providing incremental data between releases.

Explore the full 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure and the interactive GIS Story Map.

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