California bridge could transform industry with nanocrystals Gallery California bridge could transform industry with nanocrystals Bridges, California, General Interest, Roads California bridge could transform industry with nanocrystalsConstruction Connect » A new bridge will be built in California this summer. That’s hardly earth-shattering news. But this one will be different. Thanks to the work of researchers at Purdue University, this bridge will use concrete that has been infused with microscopic-sized nanocrystals from wood. The idea is that the nanocrystals will make the concrete stronger so that less of it is needed. Michelle2018-03-06T13:11:00-08:00March 2, 2018|
Crucial state review of Flint water likely after school testing ends this month Gallery Crucial state review of Flint water likely after school testing ends this month Drinking Water, Flint Water Crisis, Michigan, Privatization Crucial state review of Flint water likely after school testing ends this monthMLive » A large-scale review of Flint water quality is expected to start this month, and a top aide to Gov. Rick Snyder says there should be enough data to make recommendations on future state assistance like free bottled water. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality says there is no timeline for making recommendations about Flint once that review is complete or what the recommendations might entail. Michelle2018-03-05T11:35:41-08:00March 2, 2018|
Cape interventions drive down water consumptionInfrastructure News » Water consumption in the City of Cape Town has dropped to just over 500 million litres a day this year, a promising sign for the drought plagued city. Michelle2018-03-05T10:16:55-08:00March 2, 2018|
San Clemente officials argue proposed toll road extension would cost $2 billion, make traffic worse Gallery San Clemente officials argue proposed toll road extension would cost $2 billion, make traffic worse California, Highways, Tolling San Clemente officials argue proposed toll road extension would cost $2 billion, make traffic worseThe Orange County Register » San Clemente officials on Wednesday struck back against proposals to extend a toll road through their city or adjacent wilderness areas, releasing a study they said shows the project would be a costly boondoggle that wouldn’t improve traffic. The Transportation Corridor Agencies is exploring several options for a new north-south corridor that could ease congestion on I-5 by connecting drivers to the 241 toll road. Michelle2018-03-05T11:47:33-08:00March 1, 2018|
Trump wants to pass out billions for rural infrastructure. But what counts as ‘rural’? Gallery Trump wants to pass out billions for rural infrastructure. But what counts as ‘rural’? Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News Trump wants to pass out billions for rural infrastructure. But what counts as ‘rural’?The Washington Post » There are numerous federal definitions for what constitutes “rural.” Exactly how Trump’s metrics, including one tied to the length of rural roads, would be used remains unclear, raising concerns among some that they could unfairly disadvantage even states with large rural areas. Michelle2018-03-05T11:51:12-08:00March 1, 2018|
Spend gas tax money ASAP, new Caltrans leader says of directive from Gov. Jerry BrownThe Sacramento Bee » Gov. Jerry Brown has asked new Caltrans head Laurie Berman and new Transportation Secretary Brian Annis to turn the state’s gas tax hike into quick and visible highway improvements. The pair describe it as a historic opportunity and a major challenge. Michelle2018-03-05T11:16:57-08:00March 1, 2018|
