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TR News 347: Geofoam: Colorado’s Innovative Answer to an Emergency Highway Repair

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January 24, 2024
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In 2019, the Colorado Department of Transportation (DOT) was faced with a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) bridge abutment failing catastrophically, closing US 36 between Denver and Boulder. The geotechnical design subconsultants suggested the use o…

The Last of the Baghdad Furies For Sale

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January 24, 2024
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By Zac Yates Possibly the last unrestored ex-Iraqi Air Force Hawker Fury fighter bomber is now for sale, with almost everything needed to return it to flight included, after more than fifty years on the […]

An Emergency Management Playbook for State Transportation Agencies

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January 24, 2024
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State departments of transportation and other state transportation organizations have many challenges in establishing and maintaining emergency management programs and plans that are proactive, responsive, flexible, and coordinated with the other local…

A Smart IOT Proximity Alert System for Highway Work Zone Safety

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January 24, 2024
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Safety in construction is paramount, yet the U.S construction sector remains one of the most hazardous work environments among industrial segments. Visibility-related issues, often involving construction equipment and pedestrian workers, cause approxim…

A Practical Method to Determine Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Binder Availability

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January 24, 2024
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Recycled binder availability (RBA) is the proportion of total recycled binder in a reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) source that is available to blend with virgin asphalt. Partial RBA is a consequence of agglomerations of adhered RAP particles. RAP bind…

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Increase bus ridership in Canterbury challenges bus resources

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January 24, 2024
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Selwyn’s population explosion has created a rush for bus seats – and a warning Canterbury could run out of buses by the end of the year. Demand for the double-d

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Increase bus ridership in Canterbury challenges bus resources

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January 24, 2024
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Selwyn’s population explosion has created a rush for bus seats – and a warning Canterbury could run out of buses by the end of the year. Demand for the double-d

Why Are Newly Built Airplanes Green?

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January 24, 2024
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Do you know the reason behind this aesthetic quirk?

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Mallory Hope Ferrell, Prolific Railroad Author, Dies at 88

January 24, 2024
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By Railfan & Railroad Staff Mallory Hope Ferrell, a photojournalist, aviator and prolific railroad author, died on December 25, 2023. He was 88 years old. […]

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Francis Bourgeois to front heritage rail awards

January 24, 2024
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Social media sensation, content creator and author Francis Bourgeois is set to be the guest speaker at the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2024. The […]