Innovation NewsBriefsVol. 23, No. 7 The President’s FY 2013 budget submission offered the Administration a rare opportunity to rise above partisanship and influence the ongoing transportation reauthorization debate in a positive way. It provided a chance for the White House and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to assume a constructive role in mediating what could turn […]
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A Lost Opportunity to Influence the Debate
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Why Coal Plants Retire: Power Market Fundamentals as of 2012
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
ANALYSIS GROUP, INC.
The sharp decline in natural gas prices, the rising cost of coal, and reduced demand for electricity are all contributing factors in the decisions to retire some of the country’s oldest coal‐fired generating units. These trends started well before EPA issued its new air pollution rules.
Porter, IN: 110MPH Amtrak Lines
Friday, February 17th, 2012One Design – 10,000 Bridges
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Medina, OR: SR-520 Road Construction
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012US DOT: Budget Highlights Fiscal Year 2013
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Investment in transportation is critical to the success of our Nation’s economy. The FY 2013 President’s Budget request will enable us to build America’s infrastructure for the future— while putting people back to work today.
Road Connection Video – For Better Roads and Bridges in the U.S.
Monday, February 13th, 2012The first of the series. These videos are designed to give you some serious knowledge about the strain being put on our national highway system. To help make positive change, visit www.theroadconnection.org and contact your congress member. – BulkInside on YouTube
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Thursday, February 9th, 2012
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS
The goal of this report is to understand the short- and long-term effects of public infrastructure spending on the U.S. economy, as well as to contribute new suggestions towards alternative financing of future road construction.
Prince, WV: Thomas Buford Pugh Memorial Bridge Restrictions
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Safety concerns have lead to some restrictions on the Thomas Buford Pugh Memorial Bridge in Prince, West Virginia. The WV Division of Highways is looking into the possibility of closing the bridge. Publice Hearing: February 15, 2012 at the Prince Amtrak Station from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will be no formal meeting. – TheWVDOT […]
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012From Transportation For America: Friday was a shocking day in the House of Representatives. A House committee majority went ahead with their plan to punish everyone who rides public transportation, as well as jeopardizing thousands of jobs in the public transit, construction and manufacturing industries. In doing this, House leadership and this committee ignored broad, […]
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