A new machine learning algorithm is poised to help urban transportation analysts relieve bottlenecks and chokepoints that routinely snarl city traffic. The tool, called TranSEC, was developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National…
Video: Parley’s Canyon Wildlife Overpass
The new animal overpass in Parley's Canyon will reduce collisions and help keep drivers as well as area wildlife safe. This week, a total of 12 steel…
Video: The Role of Governments, Policy-Makers and Finance in Building Green Infrastructure
Covid-19 has dramatically shifted how we view sustainability and climate change challenges, particularly with regards to infrastructure. In partnership…
Video: State DOTs Streamlining Project Delivery and Protecting the Environment
State Departments of Transportation are committed to protecting the environment as they work to build, maintain and modernize America’s vast transportation network. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) established regulations and processes…
Video: Leaning Into the Best Technology
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure's editorial director, interviewed Jason Kreger, Civil 3D CAD Manager, WSB, via webcam.
Video: Robot Legs Move Shanghai Building
Engineers in China have come up with a remarkable way of moving an 85-year-old building. Rather than demolish and rebuild the structure, they attached it to 198 robotic legs and ‘walked’ it to its new destination. The entire 7,600-tonne structure took…
Video: AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon Previews the 2020 Annual Meeting
In this short video clip, AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon previews the 2020 AASHTO Annual Meeting, being held virtually from Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will…
Video: Concerns Raised about New Vehicle Safety Features
More and more, drivers are recognizing the value in having vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems commonly known as ADAS. Research conducted by the AAA Foundation found that if every vehicle was equipped with these technologies and they are properly…
Astronaut’s Future City Message
Astronaut Ricky Arnold has a message for those entering the Future City contest. Sign up for the Future City Competition at futurecity.org/register
Video: Brave Blue World Official Trailer
Featuring dramatic stories and breathtaking scenery, Brave Blue World is a compelling, optimistic and fascinating portrait of an alternate future of our most valuable resource. It takes a stark look at how we got where we are today, then challenges and shatters…
