Brainerd, MN, was built on the traditional grid pattern used by civilizations worldwide for thousands of years. By understanding the strengths of the grid and embracing them, Brainerd can become a more financially resilient place.
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Brainerd, MN – Understanding Brainerd, Part 1: The Grid
Monday, July 29th, 2013Minnesota DOT: How Potholes are Formed
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013Better Roads for a Better Minnesota
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013Minnesota DOT: MnPILE Research Meets Reality
Monday, December 31st, 2012Shot entirely with an iPhone by Bruce Holdhusen from MnDOT Research Services. –rfilipczak on YouTube.
View this complete post...Minnesota Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan 2012-2031
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The social, economic, and environmental climate of Minnesota is rapidly changing, and it is critical that our state’s transportation system adapt. This Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan for Minnesota takes into account the state’s ever-evolving landscape. It is based on the adopted Minnesota GO 50-year Vision, which places unprecedented emphasis on building and maintaining a transportation system that complements and strengthens the unique social, natural, and economic features of Minnesota.
Richfield, MN: DOT Tests Movable Barriers
Thursday, October 18th, 2012Great American Infrastructure: Wildlife Crossings
Friday, October 12th, 2012This is the twenty-fourth in a series of entries celebrating infrastructure achievements in the United States. What: Our responsibilities to the natural and built environments converge in wildlife crossings which are sprouting up all over the United States, making sure infrastructure serves not only people, but also animals. When: The first documented wildlife crossings were […]
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Monday, September 24th, 2012St. Paul, MN: Maryland Ave Bridge Documentary
Friday, September 14th, 2012The 1,300-ton bridge, built alongside I-35E, was moved into place using new construction technology The Minnesota Department of Transportation used a giant automated machine called a Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) to move a finished bridge into position. A first for MnDOT, the move took place Aug. 18, 2012 over I-35E in St. Paul at the […]
View this complete post...Minnesota to Wisconsin: St. Croix Crossing Construction
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012An update on the St. Croix Crossing construction this week has concrete mixers floating across the river on barges. – rfilipczak on YouTube
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