Monthly Archives: October 2017

Anatomy of a Hyperloop Coalition in the Show Me State.

Missouri seeks hyperloop for long term relationship and connection between Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis.  Yes, Missouri want s ahyperloop for a threesome.

What entities are members of Missouri’s hyperloop coalition? The Missouri Hyperloop Coalition consists of the following members: Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis Regional Chamber, KC Tech Council, University of Missouri System, and Missouri Innovation Center in Columbia.

Was Missouri chosen as 1 of the 10 hyerloop…

3 Reasons the Golden State High Speed Rail Has Cost Overrages

California’s proposed high speed rail line is exceeding its cost estimates by 27%. Here’s why:

  • higher  land acquisition costs
  • cost of moving utilities underground
  • cost of logistics with freight rail companies

How far behind is the project? 7 years

Los Angeles Times | California bullet train costs up $1.7 billion for Central Valley segment

Gas Tax Increase TREND. How popular is it in the South?

In Mississippi a September 2017 poll conducted by Millsaps College and Mississippi-based Chism Strategies had 72% rejecting a gas tax increase.

Notes:

  • The polling question tied the gas tax increase to education
  • Othe rpolling questions indicate a gas tax increase tied to road & bridge repair, and touted as a user fee, has stronger support.

Daily Journal | Gas tax might not be unpopular for roads, bridges

Roads Dedicated to Self Driving Cars. 3 Points to Know.

By 2040, I-5 between Seattle and Vancouver is expected to be dedicated 100% to self driving cars. It’ll take 3 steps to get there:

  • 1st, selfin driving cars will be able to share HOV lanes
  • 2nd, dedicating 1 lane entirely to AVs (self dirving or autonomous vehicles)
  • 3rd, convert all lanes ot autonomous driving vehicles only 

GeekWire | Major stretch of I-5 will be devoted exclusively to self-driving cars by 2040, new study predicts