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Do Longer Trains Pose Problems or Solutions?
The rail system has been used to transport freight since the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad became the first to commercially transport passengers and freight in […]
Read MoreNew Policy Brief Outlines America’s Top 5 Infrastructure Challenges
Washington, D.C, June 16, 2021 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) released its newest policy brief, America’s Top Infrastructure Challenges. The brief details […]
Read MoreAlaska: A Nature Preserve or Natural Resource Provider?
When ordinary folks or even experienced policymakers discuss natural resources, what specifically comes to mind? While minerals, oil wells, mines, and rich agricultural land come […]
Read MoreThe Dig of the Future Is Here Today
Excavation damages to underground infrastructure – or more simply, digging projects that hit things like pipelines and internet cables – are on a five year […]
Read MoreAchieving Effective Rail Safety Starts With Technology
Railroads have served the needs of people and commerce in the United States for nearly 200 years. Since 1827, when the first steam-powered locomotive debuted, […]
Read MoreWhy An Infrastructure Package Could Harm Critical Infrastructure
Seemingly the only area of public policy left unmarred by partisan politics is infrastructure. Both sides of the aisle agree that infrastructure maintenance, resilience, and […]
Read MoreNew Policy Brief Recommends Infrastructure Reforms Needed To Build Back Better
“Pipe is the best way to go,” says Biden Energy Secretary
The Biden Administration Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary, Jennifer Granholm, said Tuesday that “pipe is the best way to go” to transport fuel. The comments […]
Read MoreProtecting Physical Infrastructure Amidst A Cyber Attack
The recent Colonial pipeline cyber attack and ensuing disruption implicates excavation damage prevention. As industry stakeholders continue to strengthen their damage prevention systems, greater use […]
Read MoreDiving into the Digital Divide
The word infrastructure can mean different things to different people. To some, infrastructure refers to the roads, railways, and other transportation systems that connect us. […]
Read MoreThe State of America’s Roadways
Potholes. Steel plates. Grooved pavement. Faults in America’s roadways seem to be increasingly common, as does the traffic from road work. The roadways that connect […]
Read MoreHow Do Pipelines Relate to Railways and Roads?
The relationship between pipelines and land is a central point of discussion whenever pipelines are in the headlines. Those who oppose pipelines may argue that […]
Read MoreDo You Know What’s Below? A look into Modern Roots March
The ground we walk on is covered with asphalt for roads, concrete for sidewalks, and is naturally decorated with grass, flowers, shrubs, and […]
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