Is the Flint Water Crisis Really Over? Residents and Experts Have Something to Say About It Gallery Is the Flint Water Crisis Really Over? Residents and Experts Have Something to Say About It Drinking Water, Flint Water Crisis, Michigan, Privatization Is the Flint Water Crisis Really Over? Residents and Experts Have Something to Say About ItAtlanta Black Star » The Michigan state government announced this week it would no longer supply free bottled water to Flint residents. Snyder claims that for nearly two years, Flint’s water is the same or better than other cities in Michigan. Experts and people on the ground in Flint, including those who are directly impacted by the water crisis, note some improvements but suggest the crisis has not yet subsided. Michelle2018-04-16T15:26:11-08:00April 13, 2018|
Denham: USDOT inspector general to audit California high-speed rail projectProgressive Railroading » The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has agreed to an audit of California’s high-speed rail project, U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) announced yesterday. The office agreed to action after Denham requested in December 2017 that it look into the project’s “continued cost overruns” and a timeline that has grown over the years. Michelle2018-04-16T15:18:09-08:00April 13, 2018|
Delta Tunnel Vote Will Raise Water Bills as State Improves Water Delivery InfrastructureLong Beach Post » What does last week’s vote by the Metropolitan Water District – approving nearly $11 billion in funding for the Delta twin tunnels water project – mean for customers? An average $4.80 per month increase for water service. Here’s why. Michelle2018-04-16T14:23:02-08:00April 13, 2018|
Damage to Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge prompts safety fears, but China insists everything is fineVerdict » The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has yet to open to the public. However, there are already concerns about the safety of the 55 kilometer (34-mile) sea-crossing structure. Regardless, Chinese officials from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Authority have insisted that the image doesn’t show damage and that the structure was deliberately designed as it appears. Michelle2018-04-16T15:32:35-08:00April 13, 2018|
For NTSB investigators piecing together FIU bridge collapse, ‘evidence tells the story’ Gallery For NTSB investigators piecing together FIU bridge collapse, ‘evidence tells the story’ Design-Build, Florida, Pedestrian Bridge For NTSB investigators piecing together FIU bridge collapse, ‘evidence tells the story’Miami Herald » Investigators have preserved large sections of the bridge, storing them in a Florida Department of Transportation warehouse. They’ve also sent core samples of concrete pulled from the debris for testing and plan to examine tensioning cables, which were being adjusted by a worker when the bridge fell. Michelle2018-04-16T15:47:34-08:00April 13, 2018|
NYC Tunnel Funding Leads to New Clash Between Transportation Secretary, LawmakersBloomberg » The powerful Republican chairman of the House Appropriations Committee scolded Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for not supporting the Gateway rail bridge and tunnel projects in New York and New Jersey, as lawmakers from the region keep up their fight with the Trump administration over money for the program. Michelle2018-04-16T15:30:31-08:00April 12, 2018|