A driver in West Palm Beach, Florida, is offering the world an example of why we should all pay attention when driving.
This Is Why You Really Need to Pay Attention When You’re Driving | Video | TheBlaze.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Diamond interchange and frontage roads on Interstate Route 10 looking easterly in Beaumont, California
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963 - Diamond interchange and frontage roads on Interstate Route 10 looking easterly in Beaumont, California. Traffic volume on the local street do not warrant the use of islands.http://1.usa.gov/1K0Tr7G
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963 - Diamond interchange and frontage roads on Interstate Route 10 looking easterly in Beaumont, California. Traffic volume on the local street do not warrant the use of islands.http://1.usa.gov/1K0Tr7G
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Emergency Responders from 11 States Complete Union Pacific's Advanced Tank Car Safety Training
From Union Pacific:
Emergency Responders from 11 States Complete Union Pacific's Advanced Tank Car Safety Training
OMAHA, NEB., JUNE 23, 2015
Union Pacific Railroad conducted advanced tank car safety training for 26 emergency response personnel from 11 states at the rail industry's testing facility in Pueblo, Colorado. The five-day course was held from June 8 - 12. Union Pacific paid for all attendees' expenses, with no cost to communities or organizations.
"Our advanced tank car safety programs are an important feature of our ongoing commitment to educating first responders in the communities we serve," said Mark Maday, Union Pacific's manager - hazardous materials training. "These five-day courses offer important information and more hands-on experience than our basic five-day course that responders can use in the unlikely event of a rail-related hazardous material incident."
The training covered a variety of safety subjects including how to identify tank car types, tank car construction features, and the fittings and safety appliances on tank cars. Participants received hands-on experience in assessing tank car damage, making repairs, controlling the release of hazardous materials from damaged rail cars and using proper protective clothing.
Class members also participated in a large-scale exercise that simulated a hazardous material incident. The exercise was intended to help students learn how to safely respond to a hazardous materials incident, as well as how to effectively work with Union Pacific in the event of such an incident.
The five-day, 40-hour courses were held at the Security and Emergency Response Training Center located at the Association of American Railroad's Transportation Technology Center near Pueblo, Colorado. Since 1986, Union Pacific has sponsored four five-day advanced training programs and 53 five-day training programs at the Transportation Technology Center.
Union Pacific regularly reaches out to fire departments as well as other emergency responders along its routes to offer comprehensive training to first responders in communities where the railroad operates. Each year, the company trains approximately 2,500 local, state and federal first-responders on ways to minimize the impact of a potential derailment. Union Pacific has trained nearly 38,000 public responders and almost 7,500 private responders (shippers and contractors) since 2003. This includes classroom and hands-on training.
Emergency response personnel from the following organizations attended the five-day course:
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Monday, June 22, 2015
View 14 feet Above Hwy 199 in Little City, Oklahoma
From the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
This is the view 14 feet above Hwy 199 in Little City, Oklahoma as one of our teams of engineers and hydrologists head to the Cumberland Levee to provide an onsite assessment of damages to the structure.
The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to work with local, state and federal partners to monitor the situation and ensure public safety.
This is the view 14 feet above Hwy 199 in Little City, Oklahoma as one of our teams of engineers and hydrologists head to the Cumberland Levee to provide an onsite assessment of damages to the structure.
The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to work with local, state and federal partners to monitor the situation and ensure public safety.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Scenes from the Hwy 377 bridge south of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
From the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Scenes from the Hwy 377 bridge south of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. ODOT is reporting US-377/SH-99 closed to through traffic. Turn Around Don't Drown and stay safe out there! @usacetulsa
Scenes from the Hwy 377 bridge south of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. ODOT is reporting US-377/SH-99 closed to through traffic. Turn Around Don't Drown and stay safe out there! @usacetulsa
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Union Pacific Launches Social Media-Based High School Senior Photo Safety Campaign
From Union Pacific:
Union Pacific Launches Social Media-Based High School Senior Photo Safety Campaign
OMAHA, NEB., JUNE 18, 2015
Union Pacific Railroad today launched a new social media campaign urging photographers and high school seniors to refrain from taking photographs on or near train tracks. Through startling videos, the campaign compares the dangers of snapping photos on the tracks to posing for senior pictures on a busy highway. Neither are safe locations. The campaign launched exclusively on social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), more than 500 people in the United States were killed in 2014 while walking or standing on railroad property, which is trespassing according to federal law.
"Union Pacific launched this campaign to combat the alarming and growing trend of photographers staging high school senior photo shoots on train tracks," said Bob Turner, Union Pacific senior vice president - Corporate Relations. "Union Pacific trains operate in more than 7,300 U.S. communities, and this campaign encourages photographers and high school seniors to embrace the safety benefits of shooting senior photos a safe distance from train tracks."
Union Pacific invites photographers and the class of 2016 to spread their creativity by sharing the Senior Photo Safety videos available atwww.up.com/PhotoSafety with the hashtag #TracksAreForTrains. Photographers and the class of 2016 can share their senior photos taken in creative locations using the hashtag #SafeSeniorPhoto.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Route 29 Solutions: Adaptive Technology
The installation of adaptive signal control technology on the Route 29 corridor will allow traffic to move more efficiently. This will decrease congestion and travel times for motorists using Route 29.
It will also provide an environmental benefit since fewer stops and starts and reduced idling time will reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
Route 29 Solutions: Adaptive Technology
Monday, June 15, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $23 Million in its New Mexico Rail Infrastructure
From Union Pacific:
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $23 Million in its New Mexico Rail Infrastructure
Investments enhance community safety and railroad efficiency
ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 11, 2015
Union Pacific plans to invest about $23 million in 2015 to improve New Mexico's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific's private investments sustain jobs and ensure the company meets growing demand for products used in the resurgent American economy.
Union Pacific's planned investment covers a range of initiatives: $21 million to maintain railroad track, $120,000 to enhance signal systems and nearly $2 million to maintain or replace bridges in the state. Key projects planned this year include:
This year's planned $23 million capital expenditure in New Mexico is part of an ongoing investment strategy. From 2010 to 2014 Union Pacific invested more than $519 million strengthening New Mexico's transportation infrastructure.
"We constantly evaluate our customers' needs to make targeted investments that enhance our efficiency and deliver the goods American businesses and families use daily," said Scott Moore, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Western Region. "Continuing to aggressively invest in our infrastructure is an important element in Union Pacific's unwavering safety commitment."
Union Pacific plans to spend $4.2 billion across its network this year, following investments totaling more than $31 billion from 2005-2014. These investments contributed to a 38 percent decrease in derailments over the last 10 years.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $46 Million in its Arizona Rail Infrastructure
From Union Pacific:
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $46 Million in its Arizona Rail Infrastructure
Investments enhance community safety and railroad efficiency
ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 11, 2015
Union Pacific plans to invest about $46 million in 2015 to improve Arizona's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific's private investments sustain jobs and ensure the company meets growing demand for products used in the resurgent American economy.
Union Pacific's planned investment covers a range of initiatives: nearly $40 million to maintain railroad track, $500,000 to enhance signal systems and $5 million to maintain or replace bridges in the state. Key projects planned this year include:
This year's planned $46 million capital expenditure in Arizona is part of an ongoing investment strategy. From 2010 to 2014 Union Pacific invested more than $437 million strengthening Arizona's transportation infrastructure.
"We constantly evaluate our customers' needs to make targeted investments that enhance our efficiency and deliver the goods American businesses and families use daily," said Scott Moore, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Western Region. "Continuing to aggressively invest in our infrastructure is an important element in Union Pacific's unwavering safety commitment."
Union Pacific plans to spend $4.2 billion across its network this year, following investments totaling more than $31 billion from 2005-2014. These investments contributed to a 38 percent decrease in derailments over the last 10 years.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $23 Million in its Nevada Rail Infrastructure
From Union Pacific:
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $23 Million in its Nevada Rail Infrastructure
Investments enhance community safety and railroad efficiency
ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 10, 2015
Union Pacific plans to invest about $23 million in 2015 to improve Nevada's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific's private investments sustain jobs and ensure the company meets growing demand for products used in the resurgent American economy.
Union Pacific's planned investment covers a range of initiatives: $20 million to maintain railroad track, $2 million to enhance signal systems and $720,000 to maintain or replace bridges in the state. Key projects planned this year include:
This year's planned $23 million capital expenditure in Nevada is part of an ongoing investment strategy. From 2010 to 2014 Union Pacific invested more than $391 million strengthening Nevada's transportation infrastructure.
"We constantly evaluate our customers' needs to make targeted investments that enhance our efficiency and deliver the goods American businesses and families use daily," said Scott Moore, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Western Region. "Continuing to aggressively invest in our infrastructure is an important element in Union Pacific's unwavering safety commitment."
Union Pacific plans to spend $4.2 billion across its network this year, following investments totaling more than $31 billion from 2005-2014. These investments contributed to a 38 percent decrease in derailments over the last 10 years.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
100-Yr Old Arch Bridge
This railroad bridge, approximately 100 years old, is located on the east side of Decatur, Illinois. Photo taken June 7, 2015.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $4 Million in its Washington Rail Infrastructure
From #UnionPacific:
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $4 Million in its Washington Rail Infrastructure
Investments enhance community safety and railroad efficiency
ROSEVILLE, CALIF., JUNE 09, 2015
Union Pacific plans to invest about $4 million in 2015 to improve Washington's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific's private investments sustain jobs and ensure the company meets growing demand for products used in the resurgent American economy.
Union Pacific's planned investment covers a range of initiatives: nearly $3 million to maintain railroad track, $1 million to enhance signal systems in the state. Key projects planned this year include:
This year's planned $4 million capital expenditure in Washington is part of an ongoing investment strategy. From 2010 to 2014 Union Pacific invested more than $93 million strengthening Washington's transportation infrastructure.
"We constantly evaluate our customers' needs to make targeted investments that enhance our efficiency and deliver the goods American businesses and families use daily," said Scott Moore, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Western Region. "Continuing to aggressively invest in our infrastructure is an important element in Union Pacific's unwavering safety commitment."
Union Pacific plans to spend $4.2 billion across its network this year, following investments totaling more than $31 billion from 2005-2014. These investments contributed to a 38 percent decrease in derailments over the last 10 years.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $81 Million in its Oregon Rail Infrastructure
From #UnionPacific:
Union Pacific Plans to Invest $81 Million in its Oregon Rail Infrastructure
Investments enhance community safety and railroad efficiency
ROSEVILLE, CALIF., JUNE 09, 2015
Union Pacific plans to invest about $81 million in 2015 to improve Oregon's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific's private investments sustain jobs and ensure the company meets growing demand for products used in the resurgent American economy.
Union Pacific's planned investment covers a range of initiatives: $67 million to maintain railroad track, $5 million to enhance signal systems and $9 million to maintain or replace bridges in the state. Key projects planned this year include:
This year's planned $81 million capital expenditure in Oregon is part of an ongoing investment strategy. From 2010 to 2014 Union Pacific invested more than $520 million strengthening Oregon's transportation infrastructure.
"We constantly evaluate our customers' needs to make targeted investments that enhance our efficiency and deliver the goods American businesses and families use daily," said Scott Moore, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Western Region. "Continuing to aggressively invest in our infrastructure is an important element in Union Pacific's unwavering safety commitment."
Union Pacific plans to spend $4.2 billion across its network this year, following investments totaling more than $31 billion from 2005-2014. These investments contributed to a 38 percent decrease in derailments over the last 10 years.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
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