This week is Infrastructure Week. Across Appalachia, infrastructure enhancements are spurring economic activity and improving public health and safety. Investing in critical infrastructure—including broadband, transportation, and water systems—is one of our strategic investment goals. At ARC, we know that the most successful infrastructure investments are rooted in strong community partnerships. For instance, in Maryland, ARC is assisting the Allegany County Board of Commissioners with strengthening the area's broadband network and bringing improved services to the area's residents, businesses, and emergency services. In Madisonville, Tennessee, ARC, and the City are upgrading water meters—saving thousands of dollars in meter reading costs and providing more efficient water access to customers. In South Carolina, ARC is partnering with the City of Greenville to build a bridge along the Swamp Rabbit Trail which will enable residents to safely access the city's recreational offerings. And across Appalachia, research shows that major infrastructure projects like the Appalachian Development Highway System are having an impact on the regional and national economy.
Infrastructure matters in Appalachia because it makes us stronger.
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