WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the most recent U.S. Geological Survey estimate from April 2008, literally millions of barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable crude oil are in North Dakota. As a result, experts predict this alone could keep the economy humming for the next 20 years.

From mlive.com: MDOT must avoid repeat of Zilwaukee Bridge mishap on other bridge and road products across Michigan
From hamptonroads.com: Virginia governor wants part of sales tax revenue for roads
From joc.com: Mica eyes rail to get more trucks and cars off roadways

NEW YORK — The Economist announced that United States Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra, world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, and others will participate in its upcoming Ideas Economy: Intelligent Infrastructure event.

From joc.com: House transportation chairman says highway funds won’t be diverted
From wsj.com: Disputes continue with Detroit-Canada bridge project

RALEIGH, N.C. — The so-called “superstreet” traffic design results in significantly faster travel times and leads to a drastic reduction in automobile collisions and injuries, according to North Carolina State University researchers who have conducted the largest-ever study of superstreets and their impacts.