Saturday, December 21, 2024

Infrastructure

How New York Penn Station Handles 500,000+ Passengers a Day

A lot goes on behind the scenes for the morning and evening commutes.

New Hope-Lambertville Bridge To Close For 2 Weeks In January [MSN/Patch]

"The full bridge [closure] will take place from Jan. 13 to about Jan. 27. The shutdown is needed so work crews can permanently repair a deteriorated structural connection that was discovered this summer in the bridge’s second span from the Pennsylvania side."

George Washington Bridge and New Jersey 1940s in color 

Check out this vintage, colorized footage of the George Washington Bridge and parts of North Jersey from the 1940s.

Hydrogen Fuel for Shipping and Logistics in New Jersey: Sailing to a Sustainable Future

Global shipping is responsible for about 3% of annual CO2 emissions. The industry's reliance on heavy fuel oil contributes significantly to climate change, air...

Newburgh Landing Pier secures funding from county [Mid Hudson News]

An oversight committee of the Orange County Legislature Monday approved $4 million in federal funding for reconstruction of the Newburgh Landing pier on the Hudson River.

New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Manville Wastewater Collection System [Tapinto Hillsborough]

"New Jersey American Water has completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville for $6.5 million. This municipally owned system...

NJ receives millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades [NJ Spotlight]

"Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are receiving millions of dollars in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve drinking water quality, upgrade...

N.J. county replacing its longest, and one its oldest, bridges with $47M from feds [NJ.com]

"'For nearly a century, the Lincoln Avenue Bridge has tied together neighborhoods in our Capital City, and by replacing the aging structure we ensure...

Supersized: How Heavier EVs Affect Roads

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. However, one significant difference between the two is weight....

Poll of Registered Voters on Water Issues

A poll conducted among 1,056 registered New Jersey voters from August 14-16, 2024, reveals significant concerns and opinions regarding water quality and infrastructure in...

Op-Ed: The best route to safety and sustainability in the Hudson Valley

When faced with a challenge, leaders act. Problems require solutions – they seldom resolve themselves – and if ignored, usually worsen over time. Case...