On May 10, 2012, the last remaining truss of the old Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge imploded as the new bridge structure remained standing in the background. The old bridge, erected in 1957 over the Pohopoco Creek in Parryville, Pennsylvania, was deemed structurally deficient. Four new prestressed concrete beam bridges were opened to traffic on November 4, […]
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Parryville, PA: Implosion of Old I-476 Bridge
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
BOSTON FOUNDATION & NEHI Introduction For medical treatment, there’s no better place to be than Massachusetts. With world-class hospitals and schools of medicine, top-ranked health insurers and insurance reforms and coverage that are a model for the nation, the Commonwealth appears to have everything needed for its residents to enjoy the best of health. Despite […]
View this complete post...Guest on The Infra Blog: Larry Ehl, Founder and Publisher, Transportation Issues Daily
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
Larry Ehl, founder and publisher of Transportation Issues Daily (TID). After more than two decades as a government affairs and transportation professional – including about eight years as Federal Relations Manager for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) – in 2009 he started what became a nationally recognized blog on federal transportation issues. His […]
View this complete post...Sharing the Road: Optimizing Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Vehicle Mobility
Monday, June 18th, 2012
MICHIGAN DOT Executive Summary Between 2005 and 2010, 6,948 pedestrians were injured in automobile crashes in the State of Michigan and 775 pedestrians were killed. During this same time, 5,500 bicyclists were injured and 147 bicyclists were killed in automobile crashes. While the number of crashes occurring nationwide is decreasing, automobile crashes continue to be […]
View this complete post...Great American Infrastructure: North Adams, MA: The Hoosac Tunnel
Friday, June 15th, 2012
This is the twentieth in a series of entries celebrating infrastructure achievements in the United States. What: The Hoosac Tunnel was the longest tunnel in North America when it was built and remains the longest active transportation tunnel east of the Rocky Mountains. When: On February 9, 1875 the first train passed through the tunnel. […]
View this complete post...Jefferson Parish, LA: Huey B. Long Bridge Phase II Completion
Friday, June 15th, 2012The Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is a cantilevered steel through truss bridge that carries a two-track railroad line over the Mississippi River at mile 106.1 with two lanes of US 90 on each side of the central tracks. Opened in December 1935 to replace the Walnut Street Ferry, the bridge was […]
View this complete post...Dallas – Fort Worth, TX: North Connector Bridge Work
Thursday, June 14th, 2012Highway Construction “Heavy Equipment” “Construction Workers” Road Bridge Work Night DFW North Connector Bridge Work “HD” Time Lapse – 1sennafan on YouTube
View this complete post...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...My NYC Biking Story: Squid
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