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A tectonic shift in thinking to build seismic resilience
With seismic activity intensifying, India cannot afford delay and the Government of India must lead with stringent ...
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Why a note on the Center Street Bridge retrofit was added to ODOT's budget
An approved budget note on the Oregon Department of Transportation's agency budget requires ODOT to submit a plan for the ...
The Golden Gate Bridge is about to see 10 years of intensive construction
The Golden Gate Bridge will get a $1.8 billion end-to-end overhaul over the next 10 years, with lane closures for the ...
Golden Gate Bridge Will Be Under Construction For The Next Decade To Prepare For The 'Big One': Report
The massive seismic retrofit will help the iconic bridge withstand the city's next major earthquake and remain a "lifeline ...
Santa Cruz considers water taxi pilot to ease traffic during bridge closure
Santa Cruz is exploring the expansion of its water taxi service to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the Murray Street ...
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Note intended to ensure completion of Center Street Bridge project
The note directs ODOT to present a plan for the Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit to the legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation by Sept. 15.
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
Twenty Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the cancellation of a ...
An earthquake devastated Santa Barbara 100 years ago. It holds urgent lessons for the next ‘Big One’
In California, where the next “Big One” is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.