Another 30 miles of California’s bullet train route must run at lower speeds, documents show Gallery Another 30 miles of California’s bullet train route must run at lower speeds, documents show California, California High Speed Rail, Design-Build, High-Speed Rail Another 30 miles of California’s bullet train route must run at lower speeds, documents showLos Angeles Times » The California bullet train will have another slow segment of track as part of a new cost-savings measure, state rail authority documents reveal. Technical documents attached to the authority’s 2018 business plan show that it no longer plans to have dedicated tracks designed for speeds of up to 220 mph over a 30-mile stretch south of San Francisco. Michelle2018-03-20T08:06:51-08:00March 15, 2018|
California doesn’t want this towering water project. Trump administration may build it anyway Gallery California doesn’t want this towering water project. Trump administration may build it anyway California, Dams, Trump & Infrastructure California doesn’t want this towering water project. Trump administration may build it anywayLos Angeles Times » The Trump administration is pushing forward with a colossal public works project in Northern California — heightening the towering Shasta Dam the equivalent of nearly two stories. The problem is that California is dead-set against the plan, and state law prohibits the 602-foot New Deal-era structure from getting any taller. Michelle2018-03-20T07:46:42-08:00March 15, 2018|
Trump administration cites augmented reality, satellite broadband as ‘transformative’ infrastructure projects Gallery Trump administration cites augmented reality, satellite broadband as ‘transformative’ infrastructure projects Trump & Infrastructure, Urban Trump administration cites augmented reality, satellite broadband as ‘transformative’ infrastructure projectsThe Washington Post » The Trump administration wants to spend $20 billion on a range of risky but potentially “transformative” infrastructure projects, such as satellite networks to provide rural broadband, new launchpads for private rockets, and “augmented reality” technologies to visualize and manage urban traffic congestion, a senior official said Wednesday. Michelle2018-03-20T08:44:38-08:00March 14, 2018|
Researchers develop concrete transition system for bridges Gallery Researchers develop concrete transition system for bridges Austria, Bridges, General Interest Researchers develop concrete transition system for bridgesDaily Commercial News » Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology have developed a transition system at each end of a bridge that would eliminate the need for expansion joints. The transition system uses 20-30 concrete elements that distribute weight evenly across the bridge. Michelle2018-03-20T08:39:46-08:00March 14, 2018|
Trump to Promote Public Works Plan as Lawmakers Seek FundingBloomberg » The president plans to travel around the country to promote his proposal ahead of the congressional election in November. Michelle2018-03-14T15:47:47-08:00March 14, 2018|
DWR submits plans to address Oroville Dam forensic report Gallery DWR submits plans to address Oroville Dam forensic report California, Dams, Oroville Dam DWR submits plans to address Oroville Dam forensic reportOroville Mercury Register » The state Department of Water Resources submitted a plan to address flaws pointed out by an independent report in January. DWR has also hired two executive-level engineers — one to report to the director and one to report to the chief dam safety engineer. Michelle2018-03-14T15:15:39-08:00March 13, 2018|
