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Transportation Troubleshooting: Lessons About Sharing Risks in Major Tunnel Projects

March 24, 2023 - in Articles, Column

As Washington State Secretary of Transportation, I oversaw the development phase leading up to construction of the State Route 99 Tunnel, also known as the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel. The 1.7-mile underground tunnel features a state-of-the-art…

Transportation Troubleshooting: AASHTO Manual Will Create a One-Stop Shop for Transportation Operations

February 2, 2023 - in Articles, Column

One of the things that keeps me excited about working in transportation is how rapidly the technological tools for moving people and goods are evolving.…

Transportation Troubleshooting: Meet Paula Hammond: 40 Years of Engineering Experience to Share

May 27, 2022 - in Articles, Column

Paula Hammond will write a recurring column for Informed Infrastructure, beginning with the August 2022 issue. This introductory column is based…

Transportation Troubleshooting: America Uses 50-Year-Old Guidelines To Inspect Bridges in 21st Century

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Column

The 2021 Bridge Condition Report produced by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) states that according to the latest federal data analysis, 220,000 bridges in the United States—36 percent of bridges in the country—need repair,…