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The Right Tools for the Job: Predictive Planning for Transportation Infrastructure Can Save Lives

by Jeff Shelton
When extreme events occur, the transportation network is vital to relief and recovery. For example, when a hurricane makes landfall, getting citizens to safety—particularly from low-lying areas at risk for flooding—is top priority. But once the heavy rain is falling, what routes should they take? Which roads are most likely to flood?

New Video: Potential Benefits of E-Inspections

E-inspections of trucks offer an alternative to traditional weigh-station inspections, which require hands-on human interaction and delay drivers. Inspections can be automated to a great extent by leveraging technology without compromising safety, thereby achieving efficiencies and improving accuracy of inspection data. This video provides an overview of e-inspections, especially as they relate to cross-border freight ... Read More

New Report: Economic Costs of Critical Infrastructure Failure in the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez Region

This report looks at the economic costs associated with the failure of the transportation infrastructure as a result of environmental catastrophe. Researchers modeled failure scenarios, developed a framework for assessing economic impacts, and studied ways to expedite mitigation strategies under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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The Right Tools for the Job: Predictive Planning for Transportation Infrastructure Can Save Lives

by Jeff Shelton
When extreme events occur, the transportation network is vital to relief and recovery. For example, when a hurricane makes landfall, getting citizens to safety—particularly from low-lying areas at risk for flooding—is top priority. But once the heavy rain is falling, what routes should they take? Which roads are most likely to flood?

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