The Pacific Northwest faced several record-breaking days of sweltering weather during the first week of July. Temperatures in Portland, Oregon reached 116 F, while Lytton, […]
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Transportation
New Report Shows Over 99.999% of U.S. Hazardous Material Is Transported Safely
Washington, D.C, July 1, 2021 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) released its newest report, How the U.S. Moves Hazardous Materials. The report […]
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A Busy Intersection: Rail Roads, Roadways, and Climate
Public policy is notorious for intersecting with various other policies, market forces, and public and private actions. It is one reason unintended consequences can be […]
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High-Speed Rail Receiving Revived Attention
Imagine the U.S. crisscrossed with rapid, efficient, and accessible high-speed passenger trains. That is the ambition of the nation’s youngest Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. […]
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A Different Trillion-Dollar Deficit
The federal government has spent vast resources to build and maintain the current administrative state, provide for defense, meet healthcare obligations, and more. With trillions […]
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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 […]
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The 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 […]
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Achieving 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, […]
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“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 […]
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The 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 […]
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How 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 […]
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Do 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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Are Pipelines Safe?
No one could be blamed for having the wrong impression of pipelines. Views tend to align with politics, and media coverage often casts these silent [...]
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Learn About Drones from Drone Pilots
What comes to mind when you think of drones? Advancements in technology for the betterment of society? Unmanned aircrafts used to spy on private […]
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Three Stages of Pipeline Opposition and What Each Gets Wrong
Pipeline opposition generally comes in three key stages. Each stage has its merit, but opposition to natural gas pipelines in many instances leads to negative [...]
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