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-Portland Apartment Complexes Embrace Cyclists
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Fracking by the Numbers
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA
Our analysis shows that damage from fracking is widespread and occurs on a scale unimagined just a few years ago. Moreover, three factors suggest that the total damage from fracking is far worse than we have tabulated here. Severe limitations in available data constrain our ability to see the full extent of the damage. Second, there are broad categories of fracking damage—such as the number of water wells contaminated—that would be difficult to ascertain under any circumstances. Finally, there remain major gaps in the scientific community’s understanding of issues such as the long-term consequences of pumping toxic fluids into the ground.
Cost of Highway-Rail Crossing Crashes
Friday, October 4th, 2013
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE HIGHWAY RESEARCH PROGRAM Summary Despite improvements that have reduced the number of highway-rail grade crossing incidents in the past 2 decades, evidence indicates that (a) railroad crossings remain a significant safety hazard, (b) the trends supporting the decline in incidents are unlikely to continue, and (c) solutions that reduce the risk of grade […]
View this complete post...On the Performance of the U.S. Transportation System: Caution Ahead
Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
BROOKINGS INSTITUTION by Clifford Winston Introduction Transportation is a friction—a cost in both money and time—that must be incurred by individuals and firms to complete almost any market transaction. An efficient and extensive transportation system greatly enriches the standard of living in modern society by reducing the cost of nearly everything in the economy; expanding […]
View this complete post...One Way States Can Improve Veterans Transportation
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
Transportation Issues Daily This action to improve veterans transportation seems like a no brainer, but few states are doing it. According to this chart – from early in 2013 and so admittedly now outdated – few states actually include veterans in their transportation coordination efforts. Doesn’t this seem odd? Still, many transportation providers work with […]
View this complete post...Distracted Driving
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION Introduction It’s a busy world. Multi-tasking, the need for information, and the desire to stay connected are strong forces in today’s society. These activities are a significant part of life for many Americans, overlapping with both work and play. It’s no surprise that the same activities can also distract our attention […]
View this complete post...Condition of the U.S. Interstate System
Friday, August 23rd, 2013
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Introduction The Interstate system in the United States is as diverse as the States it traverses and the people that use it. This report attempts to explore the diversity of the Interstate system by State and route, by focusing on a few data attributes that reflect its extent, usage, and condition. The […]
View this complete post...Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Introduction Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey and New York on October 29, 2012. The results were tragic and devastating. The office towers of Lower Manhattan were left powerless and dark. Miles of rail lines were twisted and torn apart. Beach towns from New Jersey to Rhode […]
View this complete post...Environmental Assessment of Air and High-Speed Rail
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
AIRPORT COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM Introduction In accommodating surging intercity transportation demand during an era of unprecedented environmental concern, understanding the environmental trade-offs and co-benefits of air and high-speed rail (HSR) transportation is critical for producing high-quality information for decision makers. An analysis of the environmental impacts of air and HSR competition or complementary service in […]
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