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From Mine to Bridge: Boston’s Steel Infrastructure

Posted by Infra on Thursday, December 25th, 2014

Steel is inherent to the Boston waterfront landscape. Transportation infrastructure such as bridges are essential to ease circulation throughout the harbor. These bridges are all made of steel. Where did this steel actually come from? From Mine to Bridge explores the supply chain of steel, from ore mining, to stock piling, manufacturing, and construction.

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Chicago Transit Authority: Riding the Holiday Train

Posted by Infra on Wednesday, December 24th, 2014

Happy Holidays from the Chicago Transit Authority!

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Shake It Off – University of Nevada, Reno, Earthquake Engineering Laboratory

Posted by Content Coordinator on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014

The Earthquake Engineering Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno is known for testing large-scale structures on its four shake tables. This video is a parody of Taylor Swift’s song “Shake It Off” that shows how engineers can safely design bridges and buildings to resist earthquake loading. The University of Nevada, Reno ASCE Student Chapter is the GRAND PRIZE WINNER and recipient of $5,000 in the Student Chapter category of ASCE’s 2014 Student and Younger Member Music Video Contest.

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Lake Balboa, CA: Chaotic Gridlock at Daniel Pearl Magnet HS

Posted by Content Coordinator on Monday, December 22nd, 2014

With more and more students attending Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, the congested traffic of trying to drive into school is getting hectic. With numerous school’s surrounding DPMHS, Senior Mher Mkrtchian describes how it affects his morning routine as a new driver. –The Pearl Post on YouTube

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Profile of an Urban Planner: Andrew Howard, Founder of Team Better Block

Posted by Infra on Friday, December 19th, 2014

Part of a video series profiling Loeb Fellows, this video offers an in-depth look at the recent work of Andrew Howard, founder of Team Better Block, and his innovations in the world of urban planning.

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Riverside County, CA: Completing the I-215 Van Buren Interchange

Posted by Infra on Thursday, December 18th, 2014

Video detailing the planning, construction and impact of the Van Buren Interchange on California’s I-215.

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Raleigh, NC: Phase II of the “Fortify” Project

Posted by Infra on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014

The North Carolina Department of Transportation project to fortify two of the Triangle’s busiest roads is in its second phase. The Fortify project involves removing and replacing an 11.5-mile stretch of I-40 and I-440 to address immediate safety concerns.

The project is not just about rebuilding a road, it is also about fortifying a community. For more information, visit the project website, www.fortifync.com.

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Video: Why Should You Be a Voice for Public Transit?

Posted by Infra on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

Whether you ride or not, public transportation benefits all of us. Help us keep America moving. Join us today: http://bit.ly/JoinVPT

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Frederick, MD: Hood College Class Evaluates Bike Lanes

Posted by Infra on Friday, December 12th, 2014

Students in Hood College’s ENSP 101 study the effects of a bike lane in their Frederick, MD neighborhood.

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Tacoma, WA: “Lock on Tacoma” by artist Diane Hansen

Posted by Infra on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

Something amazing is happening under a Sounder train bridge in Tacoma. See how Tacoma artist Diane Hansen turned an ordinary pedestrian passageway into a work of art. Her “Lock-On Tacoma” is part of Sound Transit’s art program, STart.

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