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At a Crossing: California High Speed Rail

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

California is one of the largest states in the US. It’s resident to more than 38 million people and as time forges ahead, it will continue to get bigger. Transport in California is already strained and with a growing population, the state faces a crisis in the coming decades. How can this transportation crisis within California be addressed? And how does High Speed Rail fit into this large, complex, equation? This documentary helps answers those questions and show how important High Speed Rail is to the future of California.

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Believe in Oklahoma Wind Power

Monday, September 23rd, 2013

Oklahoma is an energy state. And, wind energy comes from our rich land just like oil, natural gas and other resources to create our diverse energy mix, which is contributing to Oklahoma’s renaissance.

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San Francisco, CA: Bay Bridge in 1936 vs. 2013

Friday, September 20th, 2013

The recent opening of the new and iconic east span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was a monumental achievement for Caltrans, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the California Transportation Commission, but let’s not forget those who paved the way for us in the 1930s as they built the original Bay Bridge — an engineering marvel in its own right. Check out this split-screen comparison that celebrates both spans!
-CaltransVideo on YouTube

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Boulder, CO: Massive Flooding

Tuesday, September 17th, 2013

After days of heavy rain, Boulder Colorado is flooding. Creeks have overrun their banks, and some places higher in the hills have had to be evacuated. Months of drought and some big fires made it difficult for the ground to absorb the water. I stopped in a spot a few kilometers northeast of downtown to shoot some footage.

[NOTE: In the video I say the creek is northwest of Boulder, but it’s actually northeast. My apologies for the error.
-TheBadAstronomer on YouTube

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Whiteboard: How to Reform U.S. Water Infrastructure

Monday, September 16th, 2013

The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013 promotes our Nation’s competitiveness, prosperity, and economic growth by upholding the seminal federal responsibility to maintain a strong transportation infrastructure and ensure the efficient flow of domestic and international commerce. -Chairman Bill Shuster on YouTube

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Raleigh, NC: Getting the “Complete 540” Project Underway

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

The Complete 540 study for the southeast extension of the Triangle Expressway is once again underway, following a two-year delay. The Complete 540 project will provide a more direct route and quicker access to RTP, the RDU airport, and major employment and activity centers along NC 540 for rapidly growing communities south and east of Raleigh. Completing 540 will connect the final section of the outer loop from Holly Springs to Knightdale.

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Car Pollution is Architectural

Monday, September 9th, 2013

Most people disagree with me about change in urban design — so don’t be surprised if you also think i’m an idiot.
-sgcollins on YouTube

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On the Move with Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider

Thursday, September 5th, 2013

Secretary Schneider talks about the importance of sharing the road with big trucks in this edition of On the Move.  Additional information on safe driving near trucks: http://www.dot.il.gov/press/r081613.html –IllinoisDOT on YouTube.

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Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger

Wednesday, September 4th, 2013

Fracking is a controversial topic. On the one side the gas drilling companies, on the other citizen opposed to this drilling method. Politicians are also divided on the matter. We try to take a neutral look on fracking. It is relevant for all of us, because of high prices for energy and the danger for […]

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State of Washington: Mudslide on SR 20

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

On August 11, 2013 a severe rainstorm swept through the Cascades causing eight different mudslides to cover the roadway. This particular slide, on milepost 154, is the smallest of the eight. Crews up there said one minute a lane was open and within minutes the roadway was impassible.

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