185 Infrastructure the urge to conceal failure, rather than learn from it. To gain the public’s trust and bolster the program’s integrity, there are a few other rules, too: show your work and maintain communication after funding and throughout implementation. “With SMART SCALE, you’re getting all the money you ask for, and in six or seven years, we expect to see it built,” Jackson said. So far, the results in Virginia have been positive, and perhaps this will be a model for other states to emulate when prioritizing and managing upcoming infrastructure projects. “Communication is better, investment into the system is better,” Jackson said. “Working toward a bigger goal with a plan is important. We are getting a lot more projects completed start to finish in a faster time with a transparent process.” A Smart SCALE project map of roadway lighting improvements near Hampton, Virginia. Map of priority congestion mitigation projects across Virginia.
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