Infrastructure

Long Beach Mayor Discusses Incentives for Renewable Energy

At a recent conference in Southern California, Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster argues for the federal government to stay out of the way of good work and to sponsor an "Apollo Project" for renewable energy.

March 4, 2008 - VerdeXchange News

Changing Climate May Complicate Panama Canal Operations

This report from NPR looks at how climate change may affect the future of the Panama Canal.

March 3, 2008 - NPR

Obstacles Remain for Renewable Energy

John White, executive director of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technology (CEERT) describes the obstacles that must be overcome for states and municipalities to reach their renewable energy targets.

March 3, 2008 - VerdeXchange News

Taking America's Infrastructure to the Bank

All indicators show that America's infrastructure -- from roads to bridges to sewers to airports -- is in dire need of investment and repair. Can a National Infrastructure Bank make the difference?

March 2, 2008 - Campaign for America's Future

BRT 'Lite' To Open in Nigeria

After delays, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority in Nigeria announces the inauguration next month of its first Bus Rapid Transit corridor.

February 29, 2008 - Nigerian Tribute, Dayo Ayeyemi

Economic Stimulus Package - No Infrastructure Funding...Yet

If a group of bipartisan governors from some of the nation's largest states have their way, the $168 billion economic stimulus package will include $30 billion to repair the nation's infrastructure, including road, rail, and bridges.

February 28, 2008 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Temple of Doom

To ward off crop extinctions in the event of some future catastrophe, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault opens today to receive thousands of seed samples from around the world.

February 27, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

Bush Denies Infrastructure Funding

The pleas of governors from across the country for more infrastructure funding have been shot down by President George W. Bush.

February 27, 2008 - The New York Times

Failing Infrastructure Causes Routine Sewage Leaks

Sewage routinely spills into the San Francisco Bay, mainly due to aging and crumbling infrastructure. This report looks at the issue.

February 26, 2008 - QUEST

Big Dig's Done. What Next?

With Boston's Big Dig officially completed, many in the city are looking forward to other urban renewal efforts following in its wake. But hurdles remain.

February 25, 2008 - The New York Times

User-Funded Infrastructure Repair Proposed in L.A.

City officials in Los Angeles are considering a plan to repair the city's crumbling sidewalks by forcing homeowners to pay for their repair when the property is sold.

February 22, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Minnesota Falling Short on Transportation Funding

In a recently released report, it has been found that Minnesota's transportation funding cannot keep pace with the state's infrastructure needs -- leaving only enough to maintain existing roads, not build any new ones.

February 21, 2008 - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Study Says Traffic Growth Slowing In Metro St. Louis

A regional government report shows a slowdown in traffic growth in Metropolitan St. Louis, but state highway officials still plan to expand highways.

February 20, 2008 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Freight Considerations May Derail Commuter Transit in Florida

Plans for a commuter rail system in Central Florida may be disrupted by a federal order to weigh the impact of rerouting freight trains to accommodate the new system.

February 20, 2008 - The Orlando Sentinel

Challenges for the Next 50 Years

Living more sustainably, tackling infrastructure problems and ensuring a more protected way of experiencing natural disasters are among the top challenges of the next 50 years, according to a group of scientists, entrepreneurs and thinkers.

February 19, 2008 - The Guardian

Istanbul Version 2

A civil engineer has proposed a plan to create a "satellite" backup city of the Turkish metropolis of Instanbul -- a city precariously sited in a major earthquake area.

February 19, 2008 - Discovery

Uproar Over Bond Funds Benefiting Railroads

When California voters approved the $20 billion transportation bond in Nov., 2006 they supported the expenditure of over $2 billion for 'goods movement' stemming from the state's busy ports. However, some local officials object to rail projects.

February 18, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Infrastructure on the Rise in China

China kicks infrastructure development into high gear.

February 14, 2008 - The Economist

Opposition Builds Against Nation's Largest Toll Road

The TTC, or Trans-Texas Corridor, is far more than just a 4,000-mile toll road, but an all-encompassing, multi-modal infrastructure network that is desperately needed, according to Texas planners. But citizens are wary and opposition is growing.

February 14, 2008 - The New York Times

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