Quality of Life Benefits of Transportation
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Historic Nebraska Flooding – Ryde Transit and NDOT Maintenance Rescue Flood Victims (Part 3 of 3)
On July 9, 2019, as the floodwaters rose in Kearney, RYDE Transit activated its emergency management plan and sprang into action. Their transit buses navigated flooded streets to rescue travelers from all over…
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Historic Nebraska Flooding (Part 2 of 3)
After wreaking havoc in the heartland, the 2019 spring flooding is destined to stand the test of time in the record books. “This was truly historic flooding. At every location I visited, longtime…
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Historic Nebraska Flooding (Part 1 of 3)
In March of 2019, the State of Nebraska experienced a major disaster that caused severe damage to the state highway system and the local road network. The Nebraska Department of Transportation and local…
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Whittier Bridge
The Whittier Bridge is a historical and important span connecting Newburyport to Salisbury and Amesbury via Interstate 95. The bridge was originally constructed in 1951 and is named after the abolitionist and poet…
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Safe Routes to School
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program is an initiative to promote and increase safe bicycling and walking practices amongst elementary and middle school students. This program uses a collaborative community focus to…
