Highway Construction “Heavy Equipment” “Construction Workers” Road Bridge Work Night DFW North Connector Bridge Work “HD” Time Lapse – 1sennafan on YouTube
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Dallas – Fort Worth, TX: North Connector Bridge Work
Thursday, June 14th, 20122012 Strategic Directions in the U.S. Water Utility Industry
Thursday, June 14th, 2012![2012 Strategic Directions in the U.S. Water Utility Industry](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Screen-shot-2012-06-13-at-2.17.37-PM.jpg)
BLACK & VEATCH
As we reviewed survey results and conducted subsequent analysis, common themes emerged that centered on financial issues, sustainability and optimized asset management practices. What is unique is that these are not stand-alone themes. Rather, each is intertwined with the others in terms of alleviating challenges or hindering future opportunity.
Battle Creek, MI: Battle Creek Intermodal Transportation Center Reopens
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012June 12, 2012 — The Battle Creek Intermodal Transportation Center proudly opened its doors on after a $3.6 million renovation, which included upgrades to the passenger lobby, new furnishings, upgraded technology including WiFi, and improved security. Battle Creek sits at the midpoint of this important Detroit/Chicago rail corridor serving about 50,000 passengers annually on 8 […]
View this complete post...West Palm Beach, FL: Traffic Circle
Monday, June 11th, 2012A simple traffic circle on a neighborhood street is more effective for traffic than a stop sign and makes the street friendlier for pedestrians as well. –strongtowns on YouTube.
View this complete post...Interactive Map: Fracking Across the United States
Friday, June 8th, 2012![](https://earthjustice.org/sites/default/files/feature_expanded/2011/fraccidenticon_png_10204.png)
EARTHJUSTICE The country is in the midst of an unprecedented gas drilling boom—brought on by a controversial technology called hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” Along with this fracking-fueled gas rush have come troubling reports of poisoned drinking water, polluted air, mysterious animal deaths, industrial disasters and explosions. We call them “Fraccidents.” The map below displays a […]
View this complete post...Okaloosa County, FL: State Road 85/123 Interchange Flyover Project
Thursday, June 7th, 2012The S.R. 85/123 interchange improvement project includes widening S.R. 85 to six lanes between General Bond Boulevard and the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. In addition, a flyover ramp is being constructed on S.R. 85 northbound to allow traffic to connect seamlessly with S.R. 123. The new ramp will alleviate delays as northbound drivers attempt to […]
View this complete post...Low-Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012![Low-Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Screen-shot-2012-06-06-at-11.18.21-AM.png)
MINETA TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
In one sense, a city’s or region’s bicycling network is all of its roads and paths on which bicycling is permitted. However, some streets provide such a poor level of safety and comfort for bicycling that the majority of the population considers them unsuitable for bicycling.
Washington, DC: WMATA New MV-1 MetroAccess Vehicle Debut
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012Taking a spin around with the new MV-1 vehicle being piloted by WMATA for MetroAccess customers. –MetroForward on YouTube.
View this complete post...Seven Growth Sectors Driving California’s Clean and Efficient Economy
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012![SEVEN GROWTH SECTORS DRIVING CALIFORNIA’S CLEAN AND EFFICIENT ECONOMY](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Screen-shot-2012-06-04-at-10.22.05-AM.png)
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
California’s clean and efficient economy encompasses more of the state’s total economy every day. There are important “growth” sectors that are helping facilitate this transition—a diverse base of companies that provide the products and services that enable business, government, education, residential, and other “users” to cut costs through energy savings, receive more economic value per unit of energy consumed, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time.
Guest on The Infra Blog: Pete Ruane, AICP – President & CEO, American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012![Pete Ruane](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pete_ruane.jpg)
Dr. T. Peter Ruane is the president and CEO of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), a 110-year old national federation of public and private transportation construction interests with 6,000 members headquartered in Washington, D.C. He has over 40 years of diversified experience in the economic development, transportation, construction and national defense fields. […]
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