Table I

Types and components of Infrastructure

Economic infrastructureSocial infrastructure
Transportation sectorEducation sector
Surface transportation (e.g. roads, bridges, railroads, parking)Elementary school buildings and facilities
Public transit (e.g. rail, bus rapid transit)University buildings and facilities
Aviation (airports, navigation aid systems)Public health
Water transportationHealth care facilities
Environmental sectorHospitals
Water supply and treatment (drinking)Judicial and correctional facilities
Wastewater treatment (sewerage)Prisons and jails
Solid waste managementCourt houses
Pollution control facilitiesHousing and Community development
Utility sectorGovernment buildings and facilities
Electric power systemsGovernment buildings
Gas supplyPublic safety and welfare facilities
Telecommunication sectorCivic and cultural buildings
Telephone lines and networksLibraries, convention centers
High-speed internetParks and recreation

Source: Chen and Bartle (2017) 

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