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NYC: Installing Sky Reflector-Net

Posted by Infra on Monday, December 16th, 2013

Catch a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the building of Sky Reflector-Net, the centerpiece of the forthcoming Fulton Center in Lower Manhattan.

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Washington, DC: Don’t Miss Transportation Camp 2014

Posted by Infra on Friday, December 13th, 2013

A preview of one of the most exciting transportation technology events of the year, happening the weekend before the big annual Transportation Research Board conference in January.

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Wichita, Kansas: Using Wichway.org

Posted by Infra on Thursday, December 12th, 2013

The WICHway website adjusts to the type of electronic device used. Thus the view is different on a desktop computer, a tablet or a Smartphone yet website functions are fully operational on each device. On a Smartphone, you can bookmark the home page or any other page in the website. Here’s how to do it.

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NYC: “Solar for Sandy” Installation

Posted by Infra on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

In October 2013, Global Green USA, with the support of IKEA and the NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation, announced the Red Hook Recreation Center as the recipient of the first, official ‘Solar For Sandy’ install…’Solar For Sandy’ will bring renewed resilience to the Red Hook community as it continues to recover from the superstorm. This is the first of five community facilities in New York/New Jersey that will receive grid-tied, back-up solar energy systems. We also conducted a pilot install in Far Rockaway, NY last summer.

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Lake Washington, WA: Coffer Cell Launch

Posted by Infra on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

On Nov. 26, 2013, SR 520 bridge construction crews launched a 660-ton coffer cell onto Lake Washington. This coffer cell will be used to create a dry work space so that crews can complete repairs to the end walls of Pontoon U and Pontoon V on Lake Washington.

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Riding the Bike Share Boom

Posted by Infra on Monday, December 9th, 2013

Without a doubt 2013 has been a banner year for bike share in the United States with large systems implemented in New York City (Citibike) & Chicago (Divvy) and many others debuting (or expanding their size) in cites big and small. In fact, Citibike now boasts over 10 million bike miles travelled and is inching closer to 100,000 members!

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Alleghany County, VA: Restoring the Historic Humpback Bridge

Posted by Content Coordinator on Thursday, December 5th, 2013

VDOT recently used funds from the National Historic Covered Bridge Program to restore the Humpback Bridge in Alleghany County. Built in 1857, Humpback is Virginia’s oldest covered bridge. It is a National Historic Landmark and the only bridge of its kind remaining in America.

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The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?

Posted by Infra on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Nearly every state in the American Southwest is affected by a water crisis and is struggling with record dry conditions. On the heels of the American Southwest’s drought, and in an effort to raise awareness, The Chronicles Group with support from grants from the California Water Association, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Southern Nevada Water Authority and other public and private entities, Vegas PBS will present The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry? directed, written, and produced by Jim Thebaut, president of The Chronicles Group, a Los Angeles based non-profit public information/education film production company.
-Nelson Madison Films/Indie Rights on YouTube

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Los Angeles: Last Stretch of Interstate 10

Posted by Infra on Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Follows the last 23 miles of I-10 Westbound to the Pacific Coast Highway. All music info and FAQ”s are in the closing credits.
-Freewayjim on YouTube

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Engineering: The Power to Make an Impact

Posted by Infra on Friday, November 29th, 2013

Transportation professionals describe the many ways society benefits from the industry’s efforts.
Fast Forward: November 2013
Provided by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Transportation Center

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