Public feedback, computer input   Roads & Bridges August 2002
The purpose of the I-69 project is to build a continuous highway link designed to interstate highway standards from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, a route length of approximately 1,650 miles. Throughout its length, I-69 would connect 16 existing interstate highways (10 east-west routes and six north-south routes). Within urban areas, development of I-69 could provide the means to upgrade existing interstate routes, connect major transportation corridors and radial freeways with a new facility and connect modal and multi-modal terminals to the interstate highway network.

Brothers form happy fraternity   Roads & Bridges August 2002

String music   Roads & Bridges May 2002
Over prolonged periods of time there becomes a disparity between the lifecycle of a software program and the design data derived from those systems. The data compatibility issue is even more pronounced when using versions of computer-aided design (CAD) systems that have been updated every year or two. The data dilemma continues to grow as new automation innovations and the advent of 3-D CAD software tools have been introduced to raise levels of precision, visualization and productivity. In the case of transportation design projects where duration is a question mark, the function of preserving, refining and expanding roadway design has been forced to adapt to the inevitable changes in technology. But the discipline also reaps big benefits along the way.

Just drive!   Roads & Bridges April 2002   Allen Zeyher
Today, if you’re building a road, using 3-D machine guidance and machine control technology will take anywhere between 15 and 30% out of the cost of your earthmoving and preparation phases,” Mark Nichols told Roads & Bridges. “It eliminates the need to go out and put stakes in the ground, so you can significantly reduce your survey costs associated with the project.

Anaheim provides Internet access   Roads & Bridges October 2000   Bill Wilson