2024 Damage Prevention Report Card
Damage Prevention One-Call Survey
Improving Upon Our Dig Laws: Framing Out a Plan For Achieving a 50 Percent Reduction in Excavation Damage
The CGA’s 2022 DIRT Report highlights a record rise in excavation damages and calls for a 50% reduction over five years, yet lacks a specific […]
Read MoreUnseen Threats to Texas Critical Infrastructure: The Risk to Buried Utilities and Targeted Policy Solutions to Protect Them
Texas, with its concentrated energy infrastructure and constant development, leads in preventable excavation damages causing economic harm. Solutions include technology, best practices, and public policy […]
Read MoreImproving Upon Our Dig Laws: Why Data Must Take Center Stage to Reform Damage Prevention
The 2021 DIRT Report, issued by CGA, reveals a significant decrease in reported data, hindering analysis. Damages appear to have plateaued or slightly increased, yet […]
Read MoreThe Safety Impact of Technology and Crew Size: An Analysis of Accident Data, Incorporation of Technology, and Train Crew Staff Levels on Rail Safety Trends
The U.S. freight rail network, vital for the economy, sees a decline in accidents, yet human error remains a significant cause. Proposed regulations for crew […]
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