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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Postal reform bill is ‘huge, missed opportunity’

February 9, 2022

Rick Geddes, professor in the Brooks School of Public Policy and founding director of Cornell University’s Program in Infrastructure Policy, comments on the Postal Service Reform Act currently making its way through Congress.

Law and Policy

Infrastructure bill is a ‘win for New York’

November 18, 2021

Rick Geddes, founding director of Cornell's Program in Infrastructure Policy, discussed the infrastructure bill and what it means for New York State. 

Law and Policy

Infrastructure bill success hinges on education, public-private partnerships

November 9, 2021

Rick Geddes, professor and founding director of Cornell University’s Program in Infrastructure Policy, says that although the new infrastructure bill is a good step in the right direction, several changes are needed in infrastructure delivery to ensure the funds are well spent.

Law and Policy

Oil spill in CA points to problems with aging infrastructure

October 5, 2021

Rick Geddes comments on the recent oil spill in California and how it may represent problems with America's aging infrastructure. 

Law and Policy

Experts on New York City congestion pricing

April 15, 2021

Cornell University experts are available to weigh in on New York City's proposed congestion pricing and its potential impacts on traffic congestion, public transit ridership, greenhouse gas emissions as well as equity implications and health benefits.

New York City
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Incentivized funding key to improving US infrastructure

March 3, 2021

Rick Geddes, professor and founding director of Cornell University’s Program in Infrastructure Policy, says the biggest challenge to improving America’s infrastructure is funding.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Experts discuss Biden’s sweeping infrastructure package

March 26, 2021

Cornell University experts are available to weigh in on a newly proposed $3 trillion infrastructure plan for infrastructure, schools and families.

Law and Policy
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

USPS structure puts it in a 'fiscal bind', needs business-minded reform

August 21, 2020

Rick Geddes, professor and founding director of Cornell University’s Program in Infrastructure Policy, says that the current structure of the USPS gives it few options to cut costs, and serious reform is needed.

Law and Policy

Infrastructure back on the table in SOTU address

February 5, 2019

President Trump will deliver his re-scheduled State of the Union remarks Feb. 5 and is expected to reiterate his interest in working with Congress to develop a comprehensive infrastructure package.

Law and Policy
Cornell in DC

In taking control of delivery, Amazon takes brand to the streets

May 13, 2019

On Monday, Amazon announced it would offer incentives to employees who quit their jobs at the company to start a business delivering Amazon package. The move is the enhancement of a program that began over a year ago to speed up Amazon’s shipping times, but it also comes with added benefits for Amazon, says Rick Geddes, professor of policy analysis and management at Cornell University and author of “Saving the Mail: How to Solve the Problems of the U.S. Postal Service.”

Economics and Business
Human Ecology

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