Monthly Archives: July 2025

Colorado is building the world’s largest wildlife bridge on I-25. It has a $15 million price tag and is expected to reduce collisions between vehicles and animals by 90%. (I’m not a fan of the exclamation point as it is overused. Should this remarkable statistic have an exclamation point, probably, but I’m a Swedish person […]

According to Orbia, engineering firms KWS, Wavin, and VolkerWessels created a roadway material from recycled plastic to address both environmental challenges and infrastructure durability. These roads are stronger, more durable than asphalt, and drain water efficiently. @thebrainypedia

A  report by the American Transportation Research Institute talks about how to replace the current truck drivers who are retiring. The report suggests that a pool of new drivers can be found by engaging younger, more diverse, and historically underrepresented populations. Specifically,  the report suggests that a new driver pool may be found in tin those aging out […]

We’ve talked about solar panels along and embedded in highways. We’ve talked about EV charging roads and sustainable concrete sources. But here’s a new one. How do you beautify infrastructure and also improve communities? Look to Mexico City. The city is adding vertical gardens to highway pillars that clean the air and beautify the city.  There’s […]

Panasonic opened a $4 billion, 4.7 million square foot, EV battery manufacturing facility in DeSoto Kansas. The state estimates the facility will add $2.5 billion to the state’s economy annually. It received $829 million in state incentives. Kansas Reflector | Panasonic’s vision for massive Kansas battery plant becomes reality with grand opening

Move over black helicopters, we have new arial threats. Louisiana is addressing arial threats with its We Will Act (Act).  Lousiana is the 1st state to pass a bill about arial threats. Guess where the idea was first talked about? If your guess is Mar-a-lago, you are correct. Gold stars for you Route Fifty | Louisiana’s […]

A town in Indiana replaced nearly all of its intersections with roundabouts. How very European of them…and also, how very safe. Fatal accidents declined by 90%, all other traffic incidents were reduced by 40%. The city also saved $180,000 in long term maintenance for the intersections and 24,000 gallons on fuel. @unbfacts

As of early 2025, 45% of rural counties in the U.S. had at least 1 EV fast charging location. In contrast, 76% of urban counties had at least 1 fast charging location. Nationally, there are 60,000 fast chartering locations in the U.S., of which 600 have been added in 2025. North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana […]

With tariff’s looming, let’s take a peak at Houston Port traffic. According to the Greater Houston Partnership, container volume is up and international trade has declined in terms of dollars.