Featured in InfrastructureBYKyle CheromchaDec 7, 2018ShareAlaska Fixes Earthquake-Destroyed Roads in Days, Makes Your Local DoT Look Really BadThree days to fix a completely shattered road. Where’s that speed in the Lower 48? BYKyle CheromchaDec 7, 2018ShareBYKyle CheromchaOct 16, 2018ShareWatch This Historic Bridge Bend Dangerously Under an Overweight Coach BusState officials say the bus more than doubled the bridge’s maximum load capacity. BYKyle CheromchaOct 16, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffAug 30, 2018ShareTransport Infrastructure Ireland Hires Drone Company Korec to Survey Ireland’s RoadsIreland’s state agency responsible for overseeing nearly 800 miles of roads has decided to use drones to more efficiently assess their integrity. BYMarco MargaritoffAug 30, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018ShareThis Boston Area Commuter Garage Is Literally Falling ApartMany areas at the Alewife garage are fenced off to prevent people from parking or walking where debris could fall. BYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018ShareA Look at the Future of Boston’s SubwaysThe Drive checked out the MBTA’s mock-up of the new Red Line trains for ourselves. BYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffAug 14, 2018ShareGeorgetown Police Department Uses Drones to Locate Suspects, Perform Search and RescuesThe UAV Unit also assisted Norfolk Southern Railway in aerially documenting a potential bio-hazardous train derailment in March. BYMarco MargaritoffAug 14, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesAug 13, 2018ShareMockup of Boston’s New Subway Car on DisplayJust over 400 of these new cars will replace current Red and Orange Line trains by 2023. BYJustin HughesAug 13, 2018ShareBYNeal PollackJul 18, 2018ShareThe Sordid State of Highway BoondogglesThis survey shows that even infrastructure corruption is bigger in Texas. BYNeal PollackJul 18, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffJul 10, 2018ShareCommercial Drone Alliance to Meet With House of Representatives’ Aviation SubcommitteeThe entities will discuss policies regarding counter-drone tech in the U.S. BYMarco MargaritoffJul 10, 2018ShareBYBen KeeshinJun 15, 2018ShareThe 9 Most Powerful Locomotives in the WorldI know I can, I know I can, I know I can. BYBen KeeshinJun 15, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 4, 2018ShareCalifornia Utilities to Spend $768M on Electric-Car InfrastructureThe Golden State already has more electric cars than any other. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 4, 2018ShareBYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechApr 13, 2018ShareDOT Announces $264M in Grants to Modernize Bus InfrastructureNew buses are going to be popping up across the country. BYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechApr 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2018ShareSweden Modified Road to Charge Electric Vehicles on the GoBut vehicles need to be modified, too. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesMar 13, 2018ShareMillennials and Bad Roads Ruin Sedans, Cadillac CEO SaysHead honcho of the luxury sedan-maker believes younger drivers are no longer interested in performance, preferring lifestyle accessories instead. BYJustin HughesMar 13, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakMar 6, 2018ShareJapan H2 Mobility to Bring Hydrogen Stations to JapanEleven companies are teaming up with the government to help dramatically change the hydrogen infrastructure in Japan. BYDave BartosiakMar 6, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesFeb 16, 2018ShareMaine and Colorado Struggle to Tax Electric Cars FairlyMaine is being criticized for unfairly targeting EV owners, while Colorado has other ideas about recouping state losses. BYJustin HughesFeb 16, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018ShareNissan and NASA Extend Partnership on Autonomous TechAfter adapting NASA technology for use in their Seamless Autonomous Mobility platform, Nissan plans to continue the collaboration. BYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 13, 2017ShareHyperloop One Renamed ‘Virgin Hyperloop One’ Following Investment by Richard BransonApparently, space exploration isn’t enough for the British mogul. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 13, 2017ShareBYJustin HughesSep 6, 2017ShareScotland Will Phase Out Gas and Diesel Cars By 2032This is eight years ahead of the U.K.’s goal of eliminating new fossil fuel powered vehicles by 2040. BYJustin HughesSep 6, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 21, 2017ShareSome U.S. States Consider Taxing Self-Driving Cars to Raise CashAutonomous cars aren’t here yet, but some states are already thinking about taxing them. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 21, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtJul 24, 2017ShareToyota Mirai Struggles to Get Started on the East CoastDue to a weak network of fueling stations, hydrogen fuel cell cars might not be ready, yet. BYEric BrandtJul 24, 2017ShareBYGabriel LoewenbergJul 12, 2017Share100-Wheeled Truck Is On The Move Again In Rhode IslandThe 100-wheeled truck with its 280-ton load is finally on the way to its destination again. BYGabriel LoewenbergJul 12, 2017ShareBYGabriel LoewenbergJul 11, 2017Share100-Wheeled Truck Stranded Off I-95 in Rhode Island to Prevent Possible Bridge CollapseThe truck and its load are too heavy for Rhode Island’s crumbling infrastructure. BYGabriel LoewenbergJul 11, 2017ShareBYJosh CondonJul 10, 2017ShareTrump to Meet With CEO Advisory Group to Discuss Infrastructure, TaxesThe private-sector Strategy and Policy Forum could add much-needed details to the president’s proposed “national rebuilding” program. BYJosh CondonJul 10, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownJul 10, 2017ShareHyundai’s New Electric Bus Can Drive 180 Miles on an Hour’s ChargeThe Elec City bus will run about $179,000. BYAaron BrownJul 10, 2017ShareBYKyle CheromchaJul 10, 2017SharePresident Trump Unveils Plan to Privatize America’s Air Traffic Control System“Honestly, they didn’t know what the hell they were doing,” Trump said of the FAA. BYKyle CheromchaJul 10, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017ShareWatch New Yorkers Struggle to Escape a Broken-Down Subway TrainThe F train lost power, leaving the passenger trapped inside—without air conditioning. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017ShareAmtrak Trains Returning to New York’s Grand Central Terminal This SummerYou’ll be able to grab a train to Albany from New York City’s most iconic train station. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownApr 28, 2017ShareHere’s Your First Look at Elon Musk’s Tunnel DreamsIt involves car “skates” and a massive tunnel system beneath a big city. BYAaron BrownApr 28, 2017ShareBYGabriel LoewenbergApr 17, 2017ShareWestbound Section of I-20 in Atlanta Buckles, Almost Kills MotorcyclistPart of I-20 to the east of downtown Atlanta will remain closed until at least Tuesday afternoon. BYGabriel LoewenbergApr 17, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownFeb 15, 2017ShareThe Dutch Are Testing LED Crosswalk Lines to Prevent Pedestrians From Getting Run OverCould this actually prevent smartphone zombies from walking into traffic? BYAaron BrownFeb 15, 2017ShareBYMike SpinelliJan 25, 2017ShareWhat’s With Elon Musk’s Tunnel Obsession?The tech magnate aims to kickstart an underground movement in Los Angeles. Someone alert the A-Team. BYMike SpinelliJan 25, 2017ShareBYMike GuyJan 25, 2017ShareTrump’s Infrastructure Plan Falls Short of $1 TrillionLeaked documents detail 50 projects nationwide. BYMike GuyJan 25, 2017ShareBYBenjamin PrestonJan 18, 2017ShareWhy Donald Trump’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure “Plan” Actually MattersRoad infrastructure ain’t sexy, but it shapes nearly every aspect of your life. BYBenjamin PrestonJan 18, 2017ShareBYMike GuyJan 17, 2017ShareHow Pedestrians Will Destroy the Autonomous CarIn the Self-Driving Carpocalypse, urban bipeds will find their vengeance. BYMike GuyJan 17, 2017ShareBYAaron BrownJan 5, 2017ShareThe World’s First Solar Panel Road Just Opened in FranceOfficials believe the road will be able to power all of the street lights in town. BYAaron BrownJan 5, 2017ShareBYBenjamin PrestonOct 20, 2016ShareHow the Government Keeps American Bridges From CollapsingOur country is rife with structurally deficient bridges—but there’s a way to improve them. BYBenjamin PrestonOct 20, 2016ShareBYBenjamin PrestonOct 4, 2016ShareWhen Bridges Fail, People DieAging infrastructure and obsolete engineering can have fatal consequences. BYBenjamin PrestonOct 4, 2016ShareBYChris CantleAug 3, 2016ShareThis is How LA’s Potholes Get FixedThe hot, dirty, and tiring work of making LA’s streets safe. Well, safer. BYChris CantleAug 3, 2016ShareBYBenjamin PrestonJun 2, 2016ShareNew York City’s Kosciuszko Bridge Gets an $850 Million MakeoverIt’s a vital link in the city’s highway system. It’s also just one piece of a crumbling network. BYBenjamin PrestonJun 2, 2016Share12
BYKyle CheromchaDec 7, 2018ShareAlaska Fixes Earthquake-Destroyed Roads in Days, Makes Your Local DoT Look Really BadThree days to fix a completely shattered road. Where’s that speed in the Lower 48? BYKyle CheromchaDec 7, 2018Share
BYKyle CheromchaOct 16, 2018ShareWatch This Historic Bridge Bend Dangerously Under an Overweight Coach BusState officials say the bus more than doubled the bridge’s maximum load capacity. BYKyle CheromchaOct 16, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffAug 30, 2018ShareTransport Infrastructure Ireland Hires Drone Company Korec to Survey Ireland’s RoadsIreland’s state agency responsible for overseeing nearly 800 miles of roads has decided to use drones to more efficiently assess their integrity. BYMarco MargaritoffAug 30, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018ShareThis Boston Area Commuter Garage Is Literally Falling ApartMany areas at the Alewife garage are fenced off to prevent people from parking or walking where debris could fall. BYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018ShareA Look at the Future of Boston’s SubwaysThe Drive checked out the MBTA’s mock-up of the new Red Line trains for ourselves. BYJustin HughesAug 15, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffAug 14, 2018ShareGeorgetown Police Department Uses Drones to Locate Suspects, Perform Search and RescuesThe UAV Unit also assisted Norfolk Southern Railway in aerially documenting a potential bio-hazardous train derailment in March. BYMarco MargaritoffAug 14, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesAug 13, 2018ShareMockup of Boston’s New Subway Car on DisplayJust over 400 of these new cars will replace current Red and Orange Line trains by 2023. BYJustin HughesAug 13, 2018Share
BYNeal PollackJul 18, 2018ShareThe Sordid State of Highway BoondogglesThis survey shows that even infrastructure corruption is bigger in Texas. BYNeal PollackJul 18, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffJul 10, 2018ShareCommercial Drone Alliance to Meet With House of Representatives’ Aviation SubcommitteeThe entities will discuss policies regarding counter-drone tech in the U.S. BYMarco MargaritoffJul 10, 2018Share
BYBen KeeshinJun 15, 2018ShareThe 9 Most Powerful Locomotives in the WorldI know I can, I know I can, I know I can. BYBen KeeshinJun 15, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 4, 2018ShareCalifornia Utilities to Spend $768M on Electric-Car InfrastructureThe Golden State already has more electric cars than any other. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 4, 2018Share
BYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechApr 13, 2018ShareDOT Announces $264M in Grants to Modernize Bus InfrastructureNew buses are going to be popping up across the country. BYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechApr 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2018ShareSweden Modified Road to Charge Electric Vehicles on the GoBut vehicles need to be modified, too. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 13, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesMar 13, 2018ShareMillennials and Bad Roads Ruin Sedans, Cadillac CEO SaysHead honcho of the luxury sedan-maker believes younger drivers are no longer interested in performance, preferring lifestyle accessories instead. BYJustin HughesMar 13, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakMar 6, 2018ShareJapan H2 Mobility to Bring Hydrogen Stations to JapanEleven companies are teaming up with the government to help dramatically change the hydrogen infrastructure in Japan. BYDave BartosiakMar 6, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesFeb 16, 2018ShareMaine and Colorado Struggle to Tax Electric Cars FairlyMaine is being criticized for unfairly targeting EV owners, while Colorado has other ideas about recouping state losses. BYJustin HughesFeb 16, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018ShareNissan and NASA Extend Partnership on Autonomous TechAfter adapting NASA technology for use in their Seamless Autonomous Mobility platform, Nissan plans to continue the collaboration. BYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 13, 2017ShareHyperloop One Renamed ‘Virgin Hyperloop One’ Following Investment by Richard BransonApparently, space exploration isn’t enough for the British mogul. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 13, 2017Share
BYJustin HughesSep 6, 2017ShareScotland Will Phase Out Gas and Diesel Cars By 2032This is eight years ahead of the U.K.’s goal of eliminating new fossil fuel powered vehicles by 2040. BYJustin HughesSep 6, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 21, 2017ShareSome U.S. States Consider Taxing Self-Driving Cars to Raise CashAutonomous cars aren’t here yet, but some states are already thinking about taxing them. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 21, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtJul 24, 2017ShareToyota Mirai Struggles to Get Started on the East CoastDue to a weak network of fueling stations, hydrogen fuel cell cars might not be ready, yet. BYEric BrandtJul 24, 2017Share
BYGabriel LoewenbergJul 12, 2017Share100-Wheeled Truck Is On The Move Again In Rhode IslandThe 100-wheeled truck with its 280-ton load is finally on the way to its destination again. BYGabriel LoewenbergJul 12, 2017Share
BYGabriel LoewenbergJul 11, 2017Share100-Wheeled Truck Stranded Off I-95 in Rhode Island to Prevent Possible Bridge CollapseThe truck and its load are too heavy for Rhode Island’s crumbling infrastructure. BYGabriel LoewenbergJul 11, 2017Share
BYJosh CondonJul 10, 2017ShareTrump to Meet With CEO Advisory Group to Discuss Infrastructure, TaxesThe private-sector Strategy and Policy Forum could add much-needed details to the president’s proposed “national rebuilding” program. BYJosh CondonJul 10, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownJul 10, 2017ShareHyundai’s New Electric Bus Can Drive 180 Miles on an Hour’s ChargeThe Elec City bus will run about $179,000. BYAaron BrownJul 10, 2017Share
BYKyle CheromchaJul 10, 2017SharePresident Trump Unveils Plan to Privatize America’s Air Traffic Control System“Honestly, they didn’t know what the hell they were doing,” Trump said of the FAA. BYKyle CheromchaJul 10, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017ShareWatch New Yorkers Struggle to Escape a Broken-Down Subway TrainThe F train lost power, leaving the passenger trapped inside—without air conditioning. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017ShareAmtrak Trains Returning to New York’s Grand Central Terminal This SummerYou’ll be able to grab a train to Albany from New York City’s most iconic train station. BYWill Sabel CourtneyJul 10, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownApr 28, 2017ShareHere’s Your First Look at Elon Musk’s Tunnel DreamsIt involves car “skates” and a massive tunnel system beneath a big city. BYAaron BrownApr 28, 2017Share
BYGabriel LoewenbergApr 17, 2017ShareWestbound Section of I-20 in Atlanta Buckles, Almost Kills MotorcyclistPart of I-20 to the east of downtown Atlanta will remain closed until at least Tuesday afternoon. BYGabriel LoewenbergApr 17, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownFeb 15, 2017ShareThe Dutch Are Testing LED Crosswalk Lines to Prevent Pedestrians From Getting Run OverCould this actually prevent smartphone zombies from walking into traffic? BYAaron BrownFeb 15, 2017Share
BYMike SpinelliJan 25, 2017ShareWhat’s With Elon Musk’s Tunnel Obsession?The tech magnate aims to kickstart an underground movement in Los Angeles. Someone alert the A-Team. BYMike SpinelliJan 25, 2017Share
BYMike GuyJan 25, 2017ShareTrump’s Infrastructure Plan Falls Short of $1 TrillionLeaked documents detail 50 projects nationwide. BYMike GuyJan 25, 2017Share
BYBenjamin PrestonJan 18, 2017ShareWhy Donald Trump’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure “Plan” Actually MattersRoad infrastructure ain’t sexy, but it shapes nearly every aspect of your life. BYBenjamin PrestonJan 18, 2017Share
BYMike GuyJan 17, 2017ShareHow Pedestrians Will Destroy the Autonomous CarIn the Self-Driving Carpocalypse, urban bipeds will find their vengeance. BYMike GuyJan 17, 2017Share
BYAaron BrownJan 5, 2017ShareThe World’s First Solar Panel Road Just Opened in FranceOfficials believe the road will be able to power all of the street lights in town. BYAaron BrownJan 5, 2017Share
BYBenjamin PrestonOct 20, 2016ShareHow the Government Keeps American Bridges From CollapsingOur country is rife with structurally deficient bridges—but there’s a way to improve them. BYBenjamin PrestonOct 20, 2016Share
BYBenjamin PrestonOct 4, 2016ShareWhen Bridges Fail, People DieAging infrastructure and obsolete engineering can have fatal consequences. BYBenjamin PrestonOct 4, 2016Share
BYChris CantleAug 3, 2016ShareThis is How LA’s Potholes Get FixedThe hot, dirty, and tiring work of making LA’s streets safe. Well, safer. BYChris CantleAug 3, 2016Share
BYBenjamin PrestonJun 2, 2016ShareNew York City’s Kosciuszko Bridge Gets an $850 Million MakeoverIt’s a vital link in the city’s highway system. It’s also just one piece of a crumbling network. BYBenjamin PrestonJun 2, 2016Share