Infrastructure skills: Knowledge, tools, and training to increase opportunity (Joseph Kane, Adie Tomer, Brookings)

As the U.S. labor market continues to gain momentum, concerns over wage stagnation and income inequality persist, especially at a regional level. In response, many public, private, and civic leaders across a variety of metropolitan areas are forging new collaborations and launching innovative strategies to support greater economic opportunity. Infrastructure investment represents a key priority in this respect, whether aimed at boosting transportation access,increasing broadband adoption, strengthening freight connectivity, or improving water quality.

http://www.brookings.edu/research/reports2/2016/05/13-infrastructure-skills-kane-tomer