Adi Tomer

In this discussion, Adi Tomer, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution focusing on infrastructure, sheds light on the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. He reveals that $600 billion in federal awards have been allocated, but highlights the frustratingly slow pace of project delivery due to complex permitting and costs. Notably, he discusses the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge as a sign of bipartisan success. Tomer also critiques the delayed broadband rollout and compares the U.S. construction pace with China, highlighting the challenges and potential of public-private partnerships.