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Smart bridges that keep tabs on condition being developed

In an effort to prevent deadly accidents like the collapse of the I-35 bridge in Minneapolis in 2007, a project led by the University of Michigan is developing various sensing systems that will eventually lead to the development of "smart bridges." Most bridge monitoring today is done visually. Unfortunately, this type of human inspection is often unable to determine the structural health of a bridge with regards to the effects of corrosion, heavy loads, or vibrations on the structure over time. The new five-year project, with a price tag of ... Read more →

Evergreener: Long-running Ford Ranger augments safety features for 2010 Chris Paukert

Despite dwindling sales in a dwindling segment, Ford's Ranger refuses to pack up. For 2010, the compact pickup looks unchanged on the outside, but beneath the skin it gains some new electronic ...

Horror: I-35 bridge in Minneapolis collapses into Mississippi River Alex Nunez

Earlier this evening, a bridge that's part of Interstate 35 in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi River. In a scene that can only be described as horrific and catastrophic, vehicles and ...

Miami declared tops in rude driving Chris Paukert

Perhaps its the fact that there are thousands of doddering septuagenarians plying area roads, but Miami, Florida has just been dubbed America's least courteous drivers. Or to put a finer point on ...

Could Ford plant closing in Twin Cities strike Olympic gold for Minnesota? Chris Paukert

If Ford decides to broom the company's Highland Park complex in 2008 as rumored, the Twin Cities want to be ready. Instead of Blue Ovals, local officials are thinking Olympic rings. The truck plant ...

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Minneapolis judge orders 'lights out' for traffic signal cameras 3 years ago on Autoblog

A Minneapolis, Minnesota area judge has given red-light cameras a taste of their own medicine. Hennepin County District Judge Mark Wernick has put the red light on the county's automated traffic signal cameras installed this past July. The judge found legal fault with the county’s ...

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Chris, Editor Paukert, and Dan send the Podcast off for the Christmas holiday in proper fashion

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