Higher standards and better safety technology have helped reduce the danger of railroad crossings over the half-century. Every safety improvement gets closer to an accident-free […]
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Transportation
“Back on Track: Bringing Rail Safety into the 21st Century”
Click here to read the report The nation’s bedrock infrastructure is aging, and railroads are no exception. Tracks and rail beds are not equipped […]
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Can California’s Infrastructure Stand up to Natural Disasters?
California may be beautiful, but it is no secret that the state is subject to extreme conditions earthquake, drought, fire, and flood almost seem to […]
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Preventing Train Accidents in the 21st Century
Train accidents happen. It’s why so many independent bodies exist to drive the rail industry towards constant improvement. But even with the less than 16 […]
Read MoreAmerica Gets Smart on Energy Efficiency
Water transportation requires an enormous amount of electricity, which only increases as water sources diminish throughout regions plagued with drought. The electric power transmission and […]
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