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North American Port Analysis: Preparing for the First Post-Panamax Decade

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
The expansion of the Panama Canal to accommodate vessels capable of carrying up to 12,500 containers will alter global trade routes, and is already promoting the advancement of the science of logistics.

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Minnesota to Wisconsin: St. Croix Crossing Construction

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

An update on the St. Croix Crossing construction this week has concrete mixers floating across the river on barges. – rfilipczak on YouTube

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Burning Our Rivers: The Water Footprint of Electricity

Monday, August 13th, 2012

RIVER NETWORK
It takes water to produce electricity. As many Americans retreat to air-conditioned environments to get out of the heat, the flame increases under our limited freshwater resources. The electrical energy used to create our comfort zones requires massive withdrawals of water from our rivers, lakes and aquifers to cool down nuclear, coal and natural gas power plants.

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Fayetteville, WV: Why the New River Gorge Bridge Was Built

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

This video features vintage footage of the building of the New River Gorge Bridge, along with interviews with people who were there during construction. –bridgedaywv on YouTube.

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Preparing For 21st Century Risks: Revitalizing American Manufacturing to Protect, Respond and Recover

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

ALLIANCE FOR AMERICAN MANUFACTURING
The 21st century risk environment is creating an alarming trend in which the hyper-consequential, “500-year” event is occurring with greater frequency. Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, wildfires, earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as acts of terrorism and other man-made disasters, stand as constant reminders of the potential for significant and prolonged disruptions in our daily lives.

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Evanston, IL: Greenleaf Viaduct Replacement

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

The project involves replacing the concrete viaducts where the Purple Line crosses Greenleaf, Dempster and Grove Streets in Evanston with new steel structures, as well as new abutments, retaining walls, foundations, and new waterproofing and drainage systems. The project also includes rail tie replacement, new landscaping and lighting enhancements under the bridges. The new bridge […]

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Growing Green: How Green Infrastructure Can Improve Community Livability and Public Health

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

AMERICAN RIVERS
This white paper focuses on the potential benefits to health, safety, and equitable distribution of resources for urban communities that green infrastructure can provide. Green infrastructure practices, such as rain gardens, green roofs, and permeable pavement, are designed to capture rainwater where it falls where it can infiltrate onsite to minimize pollution impacts to nearby streams and rivers.

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Infographic: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Golden Gate Bridge

Friday, July 6th, 2012

GOOD.is View full infographic (GOOD.is): 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Golden Gate Bridge About GOOD.iswww.good.is“We are people, businesses, moms, kids, artists, organizations, policymakers, students, teachers, and engineers. All united in one simple idea, each elevated by being connected. Let’s do what works and never default to what doesn’t. Join us, and together we’ll […]

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Rochester, NY: Irondequoit Bay Bridge Construction Update

Friday, July 6th, 2012

The Irondequoit Bay Bridge is currently being repaired to ensure that this major bridge does not close. State tax dollars allow companies like Structural Remediation Services to complete the necessary repairs. –  BuildingRochester on YouTube

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MAP-21 Annotated – Ferries Funding Reform

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Transportation Issues Daily The thirty-plus states with public ferry systems will be interested in how MAP-21 significantly reforms ferries funding compared to SAFETEA-LU. It may surprise you to learn that ferries carry more than 100 million passengers annually and operate in over 35 states. They provide a critical transportation option to help ease congestion in […]

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