Posted on Thursday April 30th by The Infrastructurist | 295
- We are entering the era of “smart” infrastructure: from roads to power grids, wireless sensors and software will make the systems greener and more efficient. (NYT)
- Public private partnerships will keep moving ahead, even after the collapse of a huge deal for Midway airport. Says one adviser: “Don’t go after the billion-dollar projects. Go after schools, courthouses, stadiums.” (Dow Jones)
- The government has made transportation stimulus funds available quickly–$8 billion has already been granted–but the economic boost may be months off. (Reuters)
- Caterpillar’s CEO says that $70 billion for construction in stimulus is not enough to offset the collapse in private spending. (CNN Money)
- Yesterday’s water main break in Halethorp, MD, north of Baltimore, was the result of a defective 1970’s era pipe. (AP)
- A 529-page report finds Oakland’s streets, sewers and parks are in terrible shape after years of underinvestment. (SF Chron)
- Rush hour traffic on the Hawthorne bridge in Portland, OR, is a cyclist’s dream — 7200 two-wheelers cross the span every day. (StreetsFilms)
- Grand Central Station gets greener: a video of electricians replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents on a giant egg-shaped chandelier. (Architect’s Newspaper Blog)
