In this simplified animation, learn about Piezoelectric roads and how they could potentially generate more electricity for our communities.
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The Electric Drive: Piezoelectric Roads
Thursday, September 15th, 2016Labor Day 2016: Walking the Mackinac Bridge
Monday, September 12th, 2016Oregon DOT: Recycling Historic Bridges
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016As part of the Siuslaw Bridge Cathodic Projection project, historic bridge rails are being offered to local agencies and organizations. The remaining rails are being sold through BRING Recycling, a Eugene organization that has worked to preserve removed pieces of these beautiful historic bridges.
View this complete post...Transit Trends Episode 6: Are We Ready for Autonomous Vehicles?
Thursday, September 1st, 2016It’s safe to say the creation and rollout of autonomous vehicles is the hot topic of the transportation industry now. Each major car company has plans to move forward with these vehicles in the next five or so years. But how long will it actually takes us to adapt to the fact we may eventually ride around in vehicles that we only control the 5-10% of the time?
View this complete post...Las Vegas, NV: “Centennial Bowl” Interchange Construction Update
Tuesday, August 30th, 2016There is less than a year of construction left on the $47 million U.S. 95 / 215 Beltway interchange, or Centennial Bowl, in northwest Las Vegas.
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Monday, August 29th, 2016How Not to Get Stuck in Traffic
Thursday, August 25th, 2016Some tips on how to minimize traffic! Created by Mitchell Moffit (twitter @mitchellmoffit) and Gregory Brown (twitter @whalewatchmeplz).
View this complete post...Utah DOT: Repaving “Forrest Gump Hill”
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016Did you know Forrest Gump ended his years long run here in Utah? UDOT is starting a new repaving project in that area this week. The repayment of U.S. 163 will improve mobility and safety on 10 miles of highway, including the popular “Forrest Gump Hill.”
View this complete post...Mankato, MN: Now Introducing…Bike Lanes!
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016Bicycling enthusiasts can enjoy bike lanes in the North Mankato and Mankato area. These lanes provide another transportation option that’s well-connected throughout the cities. Safety is important, so it’s good to know what bike lanes are and what each of the different bike lane markings mean.
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