It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963. California - Interstate 5 parallel to Pacific Coast Highway south of Shasta-Siskiyou County line.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
California - Interstate 5
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963. California - Interstate 5 parallel to Pacific Coast Highway south of Shasta-Siskiyou County line.
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963. California - Interstate 5 parallel to Pacific Coast Highway south of Shasta-Siskiyou County line.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Lucky Accident
From North Little Rock CVB:
"Sometimes the best photos are behind you! While waiting on the sunset I turned around and snapped this with my iPhone." - Jimmy Wilson, via Instagram (@jimmywilsonphotography) — at Two Rivers Bridge & Park.
"Sometimes the best photos are behind you! While waiting on the sunset I turned around and snapped this with my iPhone." - Jimmy Wilson, via Instagram (@jimmywilsonphotography) — at Two Rivers Bridge & Park.
Friday, August 21, 2015
50-year-old Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was an ‘engineering wonder’ - The Washington Post
Chances are good that you will ride across a big bridge this summer. It will swoop up and over a large body of water, giving you great views of the sky overhead and small-looking ships below. You may also ride through a tunnel under a body of water, where it will be noisy and dark. Rarely are these two engineering feats combined.
But about three hours from Washington, you can ride on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which turned 50 years old this year.
50-year-old Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was an ‘engineering wonder’ - The Washington Post
Along the Oregon Trail
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday! Ones of the nation’s first “campers” roughing it on the Oregon Trail, 1843.http://1.usa.gov/1PkE6PK
It’s Throwback Thursday! Ones of the nation’s first “campers” roughing it on the Oregon Trail, 1843.http://1.usa.gov/1PkE6PK
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Broward to Miami-Dade is one of nation’s most crowded commutes | Miami Herald
Looking for the road less traveled?
Then don’t try commuting from Broward to Miami-Dade.
People who live in Broward and work in Miami-Dade suffer through the most crowded inter-county commute in Florida and the 14th most crowded in the nation, according to U.S. Census data released last week.
Broward to Miami-Dade is one of nation’s most crowded commutes | Miami Herald
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
UK to test new roads that charge cars as they drive - Aug. 18, 2015
Electric cars are cool. Running out of juice -- not so much.
The British government is getting ready to test out new road technology that would allow electric cars to charge as they drive. The goal is to help drivers with electric and hybrid cars avoid frequent stops to recharge their vehicles.
UK to test new roads that charge cars as they drive - Aug. 18, 2015
The British government is getting ready to test out new road technology that would allow electric cars to charge as they drive. The goal is to help drivers with electric and hybrid cars avoid frequent stops to recharge their vehicles.
UK to test new roads that charge cars as they drive - Aug. 18, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Traffic deaths jump 14% in 2015 - Aug. 17, 2015
Traffic fatalities are up 14% so far in 2015, according to new data from the nonprofit National Safety Council.
That puts the year on pace to be the deadliest for drivers since 2007.
Traffic deaths jump 14% in 2015 - Aug. 17, 2015
That puts the year on pace to be the deadliest for drivers since 2007.
Traffic deaths jump 14% in 2015 - Aug. 17, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
The New York and Albany Post Road
From the FHWA:
It's Throwback Thursday! 1906 - The New York and Albany Post Road. Today, there is a remaining 6.6-mile section of the Old Albany Post Road in Philipstown, New York, one of the oldest unpaved roads still in use in the United States.http://bit.ly/1IZtnpa
It's Throwback Thursday! 1906 - The New York and Albany Post Road. Today, there is a remaining 6.6-mile section of the Old Albany Post Road in Philipstown, New York, one of the oldest unpaved roads still in use in the United States.http://bit.ly/1IZtnpa
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Fatal crash closes I-49 in both directions in Cass County | Local News - KMBC Home
A wrong-way crash killed a driver and closed parts of Interstate 49 in both directions in Cass County Tuesday evening.
Fatal crash closes I-49 in both directions in Cass County | Local News - KMBC Home
Fatal crash closes I-49 in both directions in Cass County | Local News - KMBC Home
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Family drives 90 miles before realizing they left daughter at rest stop | Local News - KMBC Home
3-year-old was only able to tell police officers what her car looked like
Family drives 90 miles before realizing they left daughter at rest stop | Local News - KMBC Home
Thursday, August 6, 2015
1963 - Intersection of I-70 and K23E in Grainfield, Gove County, Kansas.
From the FHWA:
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963 - Intersection of I-70 and K23E in Grainfield, Gove County, Kansas.
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963 - Intersection of I-70 and K23E in Grainfield, Gove County, Kansas.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
At a crossroads: Miami-Orlando train service could get $1.75 billion boost | Miami Herald
All Aboard Florida, a planned inter-city passenger train system that would connect downtown Miami to Orlando, could receive a crucial approval Wednesday to issue $1.75 billion in tax-exempt bonds in order to finance a 235-mile rail service.
AAF Holdings, a private subsidiary of the Coral Gables-based Florida East Coast Industries, is going before the board of a state agency in Orlando at 1 p.m. to seek permission to issue the private-activity bonds this year. The Florida Development Finance Corporation, or FDFC, issues industrial revenue bonds to private organizations.
At a crossroads: Miami-Orlando train service could get $1.75 billion boost | Miami Herald
Monday, August 3, 2015
Union Pacific Railroad Invests $13.5 Million to Strengthen Wyoming's Transportation Infrastructure
From Union Pacific:
Union Pacific Railroad Invests $13.5 Million to Strengthen Wyoming's Transportation Infrastructure
Project Funded by Private Investment, Not Taxpayer Dollars
OMAHA, NEB., AUGUST 03, 2015
Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Wyoming's transportation infrastructure investing $13.5 million in the rail line between Laramie and near Hanna. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began July 16 and is scheduled to be completed by mid-September.
The railroad will replace 74,000 railroad ties, install 23,000 tons of rock ballast and replace five miles of rail in various curves. In addition, crews will repair the surfaces at 21 road crossings. The project is one of nearly 1,500 Union Pacific will complete across its 32,000-mile network this year to help improve train operating efficiency, reduce motorist wait times at crossings and enhance safety.
"Union Pacific helps businesses connect with consumers, suppliers and markets across the nation and around the world," said Donna Kush, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Northern Region. "In addition to helping move our customers' goods safely and efficiently, our investments support communities by reducing traffic congestion, facilitating industrial development and promoting economic expansion."
The railroad plans to invest more than $51.5 million in 2015 to improve Wyoming's transportation infrastructure. Union Pacific's planned investment covers a range of initiatives: nearly $48 million to maintain railroad track, $3 million to enhance signal systems and nearly $700,000 to maintain or replace bridges in the state.
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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