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New York City: The 6th Avenue El in Pictures

Friday, July 13th, 2012

The 6TH AVE.EL which ran thru the heart of NYC , was a line knowned for it’s extremely sharp curves . At it’s southern end ,the line turned off the 9th Ave line at Greenwich & Morris Sts. ran up Church St., went west on Murray St. went up West Broadway, went west on w3rd […]

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Opportunity Cost of Inaction: High-Speed Rail and High Performance Passenger Rail in the United States

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
This paper addresses the initial investment and on-going cost of operation and maintenance of high- performance passenger rail (HPPR) in four of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sanctioned HPPR regional networks – Northeast, Chicago Hub, California, and Northwest – over a 40 year period. The system can generate a net benefit of at least $660 million annually. If the nation should forgo this opportunity, it stands to sustain a cost of at least $26.4 billion in foregone economic benefits over the next four decades.

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Highways for Life is a Federal Highway Administration Initiative

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

What if we could replace an entire bridge in a weekend? What if we could repair a road by dropping a block of pavement into place at night, and keeping it open to traffic during the day? What if we could close a highway completely so it can be fixed in just a fraction of […]

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Amtrak: Vision for the Northeast Corridor 2012 Update Report

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

AMTRAK

The Amtrak Vision for the Northeast Corridor: 2012 Update Report describes the current stage of conceptual development and planning for the future of the NEC rail network. It details actions taken by Amtrak and other stakeholders since the release of two major NEC planning reports in 2010 and also highlights the key findings of a recently completed NEC business and financial plan. Most importantly, it provides input for a new NEC environmental analysis and planning process led by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

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Franklin, NJ: Solar Energy System Project

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

– GeoPeakEnergy on YouTube

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REMINDER: July 10th, Washington DC – International Infrastructure Reception

Monday, July 9th, 2012

From Quarles & Brady LLP:
Domestic and International infrastructure takes center stage this week as industry and government officials gather in Washington, DC.

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The Alaska Highway – Construction for National Security & Commerical Growth

Monday, July 9th, 2012

A Formerly Restricted Military Film! Beautiful documentary of the construction of the Alaska Highway through the Pacific Northwest of North America and the reasons behind the roadwork. ALASKA HIGHWAY (1949)http://archive.org/details/gov.archives.arc.23437http://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/This is a work of the United States Federal Government prepared by federal government officers and/or employees as part of their official duties and is not […]

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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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