Virginia’s Republican Governor signed HB 985 (2024 | VA) that prohibits certain pavement and driveway sealants. The sealant prohibition applies to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs, chemicals commonly found in coal tar. Opposition from the Pavement Coating Technology Council argued that others are doing it too, which is oddly reminiscent of many things my younger brother […]
Monthly Archives: May 2024
High Speed Rail Data
In 2000, Amtrak added high speed rail in the Northeast corridor. Amtrak ultimately gained a 75% rider share of business travel in the corridor. Amtrak is now working on developing high speed rail project between Dallas and Houston. Railway News | Amtrak Highlights Plan for High-Speed Rail in Texas
Anatomy of Colorado Wildlife Bridge
What if a wildlife bridge was a wildlife underpass? There’s a big flaw. Once the animals cross under I-70 they have no where to go. CBS News | I-70 wildlife overpass is open in Colorado but one thing is missing: “It’s like the bridge to nowhere”