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Posts Tagged ‘Michigan’

Battle Creek, MI: Battle Creek Intermodal Transportation Center Reopens

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

June 12, 2012 — The Battle Creek Intermodal Transportation Center proudly opened its doors on after a $3.6 million renovation, which included upgrades to the passenger lobby, new furnishings, upgraded technology including WiFi, and improved security. Battle Creek sits at the midpoint of this important Detroit/Chicago rail corridor serving about 50,000 passengers annually on 8 [...]

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Detroit, MI: State-of-the-Art Public Transportation (in 1935)

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Getting About – a promotional film made in 1935 by the DSR. Boasts of DSR’s excellence in maintenance, cost, and service. Even if you are not a transit history fan, you’ll enjoy the old Detroit street scenes throughout. Like the other videos, this has been divided into several segments owing to its length. -projecth112 on YouTube

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Michigan DOT: Asset Management At Work

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Have you noticed a certain road being worked on – *again*? That’s asset management at work. In this educational video, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) explains what asset management is, how it works, and how asset management principles help MDOT prioritize the transportation infrastructure maintenance and construction programs it is responsible for on a [...]

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Michigan’s Urban and Metropolitan Strategy

Monday, February 27th, 2012

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The right strategy for Michigan will help the state achieve three goals essential to the health of its cities, its metropolitan areas, and the state as a whole:

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Porter, IN: 110MPH Amtrak Lines

Friday, February 17th, 2012

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Great American Infrastructure: Redridge Steel Dam

Monday, January 16th, 2012

This is the thirteenth in a series of entries celebrating infrastructure achievements in the United States.

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Huron County, Michigan: M-25 Bridge Replacement

Monday, September 26th, 2011

September 23, 2011 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) used accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques, including using pre-cast components, this past summer to replace the M-25 bridge over the White River in rural Huron County. ABC allows for bridges like this to be built faster while saving money and reducing delays for motorists. – [...]

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The Mackinaw Bridge – Did you Know?

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

We attached the GoPro to the Jeep and drove across the bridge, and then I added some fun facts about the bridge! – WithOutTheSnowDogs on YouTube

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Let’s Save Michigan: Complete Streets Campaign for Smart Urban Planning

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

We believe that by carving out vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods where jobs, restaurants, stores, and other amenities are easily accessible, this state can begin to attract the diverse mix of businesses and residents necessary to move our economy forward.
-LetsSaveMichigan on YouTube

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A Citizen’s History of the Grand Rapids Streetcar

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

6th-generation Grand Rapids, MI citizen Fred Quillin displays his passion for Grand Rapids history, and outlines how learning from the past can provide innovations for the future.
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