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“More than half of U.S. highway fatalities are related to deficient roadway conditions – a
substantially more lethal factor than drunk driving, speeding or non‐use of safety belts – according to a
landmark study released today. Ten roadway‐related crashes occur every minute (5.3 million a year) and also
contribute to 38 percent of non‐fatal injuries, the report found…”
Archive for the ‘Highway’ Category
On a Crash Course: The Dangers and Health Costs of Deficient Roadways
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Re-Training America, Part 3
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009“The third and final installment of a documentary film done for a Political Science course at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, that examines the issue of transportation and energy usage, and promotes the diversification of the US transportation system through greater investment in rail and transit. Includes credits and tips on how you can help.”
View this complete post...What Can We Expect from Congress in September?
Thursday, August 13th, 2009“Congress has adjourned for the summer recess with neither house taking action to extend the federal surface transportation program. Understandably, the transportation community is rife with speculation about what is likely to happen in September when the existing program authority is scheduled to expire.”
View this complete post...“Rising.” I-94, Chicago, IL.
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Re-Training America, Part 2
Monday, July 27th, 2009“The second of three installments of a documentary film done for a Political Science course at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, that examines the issue of transportation and energy usage, and promotes the diversification of the US transportation system through greater investment in rail and transit.” Video by Malcolm Kenton Check out Part 1
View this complete post...MAPPING THE ROAD TO STIMULUS SUCCESS: Americans Throw their Support Behind Better Infrastructure, but Questions Remain
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009HNTB CORPORATION
“Given a choice, more Americans (56 percent) would prefer tax dollars go to the infrastructure problems in their area, rather
than the biggest ones across the nation. They prefer state governments take primary responsibility…Nearly half (46 percent) of the nation also considers the issue of highway and bridge repairs to have gone unaddressed the longest versus other major infrastructure…”
Highway to Hell
Thursday, July 16th, 2009LABOR/COMMUNITY STRATEGY CENTER
“At a time when the world is 1 degree warmer with at least another degree in the pipeline the proposed allocation of $27 billion for highways is an attack on the environment and science…”
Re-Training America, Part 1
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009“The first of three installments of a documentary film done for a Political Science course at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, that examines the issue of transportation and energy usage, and promotes the diversification of the US transportation system through greater investment in rail and transit.”
View this complete post...Reinventing Transit: American Communities Finding Smarter, Cleaner, Faster Transportation Solutions
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
“Lawmakers and authorities must seize the moment to support and expand upon the innovative transit investments already occurring that will reduce greenhouse gas pollution, create permanent new jobs and revitalize our national economy…”
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