Articles tagged with Transportation Infrastructure
Rutgers University engineers are monitoring the buildup of empty containers in New Jersey and proposing strategies to improve their management. Rising steel costs have made it more economical for shipping companies to take back empties, but a study aims to optimize container movement within the region.
A California university study found that improved infrastructure around schools increases walking and biking habits in kids, contrary to a decades-long trend of decreased physical activity. Parents report their children are three times more likely to walk or bike to school near such improvements.
The ISTS report highlights vulnerabilities in the financial sector to large-scale physical events and targeted cyber attacks. The sector's reliance on critical infrastructures such as telecommunications and transportation systems increases its vulnerability to disruptions.
UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies will conduct the first public evaluation of American consumer reactions to fuel cells, studying awareness, knowledge, and attitudes towards hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The program aims to identify early markets, educate communities, and design consumer-friendly refueling stations.