Introduction
The intent of this multi-year research project is to develop and validate Commercial Remote Sensing (CRS) applications that can enhance current bridge management systems (BMS). As part of the research, a prototype Integrated Remote Sensing and Visualization (IRSV) system has been developed. IRSV can serve as a remote sensing data management and decision-making tool. A longer-range objective is to enable the IRSV components to be integrated into PONTIS and other state and local BMS applications. IRSV contains a high resolution visual database using, in part, on-site bridge inspection data. Additional data that is not included in semi-annual bridge inspections includes LiDAR imaging, sub-inch aerial photography, and Infrared images. Partners in this first phase research project have included the City of Charlotte DOT and the North Carolina DOT. The multi-disciplinary research team includes the UNC Charlotte Center for Transportation Policy Studies (lead), the Charlotte Visualization Center, ImageCat, Inc., Boyle Consulting Engineers PLLC, and Dr. C. Michael Walton, P.E. This project is supported by a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration.
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Toll hikes for bridges (Twin Cities Times)
The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) is holding public hearings on a proposed toll hike on seven state-owned Bay Area bridges, including the Richmond-San Rafael and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
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Two Bridges Considered (Springdale Morning News)
FAYETTEVILLE — Two Washington County bridges will be among 34 properties in 28 Arkansas counties to be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Toll increases eyed for bridges (Sausalito Marin Scope)
The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) is holding public hearings to weigh-in on a proposed toll hike on seven state-owned Bay Area bridges, including the Richmond-San Rafael and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
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Program focuses on small bridges (The Williamsport Sun-Gazette)
Although the state already is at the top of the list nationally for structurally deficient bridges, a study of small, municipally-owned bridges in Lycoming County suggests the problem runs far deeper than previously thought. "We are greatly underestimating our bridge problem," county transportation planner Mark Murawski said Friday.
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Britain’s ancient bridges are now past their use-by date (Times Online)
As engineers struggled to inspect the battered bridges of Cumbria, experts warned yesterday that extreme weather would push Britain’s ageing transport infrastructure to the limits with increasing frequency.
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