John Hennessy III,
P.E.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
Extensive and efficient infrastructure is critical for ensuring the effective functioning of the economy, as it is an important factor determining the location of economic activity and the kinds of activities or sectors that can develop in a particular instance. Well-developed infrastructure reduces the effect of distance between regions, integrating the national market and connecting it at low cost to markets in other countries and regions.
View this complete post...Metro North Commuter Railroad “PARK AVENUE MAINLINE” Trains to / from Grand Central Terminal and…….. Harlem | Wassaic, Southeast, North White Plains Hudson | Poughkeepsie, Croton-Harmon New Haven (NEC) | New Haven, Danbury, New Cannon, Stamford others! Note: There is also a Circle Line Ferry that passes through during the 1-3min range, decided to keep […]
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THE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE ON TRANSPORTATION SOLVENCY
The Leadership Initiative for Transportation Solvency is dedicated to developing a nonpartisan solution to fund a better transportation system in the United States. Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, former Pennsylvania Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and former U.S. Comptroller General and current President of the Comeback America Initiative David Walker led an intensive analysis to find politically realistic measures to fund and fix the transportation program.
View this complete post...Whether we want it or not, the “smart grid” is on its way. In this animated guide we show you the essential features. – SciAmerican on YouTube
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Richard Luthy is the Director of Engineering for the Research Center for Re-Inventing America’s Water Infrastructure. He is also the Silas H. Palmer Professor and former Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Senior Fellow in the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University. His area of teaching and research is […]
View this complete post...A collection of clips featuring I-94 & I-794 including downtown and the Hoan Bridge. – Freewayjim on YouTube
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THE CENTER FOR AN URBAN FUTURE
In the winter of 2009, with more than 1.4 million job losses in the first two months of the year, the federal government passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) into law as a way to quickly inject liquidity into a stalling economy and maintain critical services that would allow individuals and communities to survive through the recession. At first glance, New York City made out pretty well. More than $7 billion in Recovery Act funds went to programs benefitting New York City residents, which was more than many entire states received.
View this complete post...THE CENTER FOR AN URBAN FUTURE
On April 25, 2011, the Center for an Urban Future and the Rockefeller Foundation convened a small, private roundtable discussion with more than a dozen of the nation’s thought leaders to discuss the key trends, opportunities and challenges that U.S. cities face over the next two decades—with a particular focus on the critical issues expected to impact the most vulnerable urban residents. The purpose of the conversation was to help the Rockefeller Foundation, and the larger philanthropic community, identify the key megatrends, challenges and opportunities that will affect those living in U.S. cities over the next 20 years.
View this complete post...TRANSPORTATION ISSUES DAILY
Federal agencies will soon begin drafting their 2013 budgets. Last week they were directed by the White House to prepare a 5% cut and a 10% cut budget for their 2013 discretionary funding request, using the 2011 budget as a baseline.
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