Friday, December 25, 2020

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Perth, WA

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Perth_CBD_-_Kings_Park.jpg 

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Perth1964.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Perth_%28AU%29%2C_View_from_Kings_Park_--_2019_--_0435-42.jpg/799px-Perth_%28AU%29%2C_View_from_Kings_Park_--_2019_--_0435-42.jpg

https://images.skyscrapercenter.com/building/worldtradecentreperth_rendering-context_(c)wa__government.jpg

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/world-trade-centre-perth-tower-1/28313

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Perth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth_metropolitan_region

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transperth#Trains

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Area_Express_(Perth)#Background

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Perth_airport_01_gnangarra.JPG

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Western_Australia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Australia_by_population#Greater_Capital_City_Statistical_Areas_by_population

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-city-that-never-was-perth-s-post-boom-abandoned-high-rise-plans-revealed-20190122-p50sxu.html

https://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?stateID=47&status=15

https://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=91526126&page=1

Seattle, WA

BC Okanagan Valley Corridor

 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/projects/okanagan-valley-corridor

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-reports-and-reference/reports-studies/okanagan/central-okanagan-planning-study

Canada's public transit looks to rebound from COVID-19

 https://www.vancourier.com/build-it-and-they-will-come-canada-s-public-transit-looks-to-rebound-from-covid-19-1.24255890

the Airport Train

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_rail_link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_rail_link#Main-line_or_commuter_rail

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_rail_link#North_America_2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_rail_link#Light_rail_or_metro

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_rail_link#Proposed_airport_rail_links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_railway_line,_Perth , https://www.forrestfieldairportlink.wa.gov.au/construction-sites/airport-central-station

trams & trains

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tram#Electric

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tram#Cable-hauled

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tram-train#Existing_systems

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/worst-new-york-snowstorms-gallery-1.2092689-2


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne_Stadtbahn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens-Duewag_Supertram

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro_Light_Rail

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Supertram#Current_network

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Norway's $47 Billion Floating Highway tunnel

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMbSzFf_wTc

Denmark’s long bridge and tunnel

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw7YxVJf6lU

Building the John Hancock tower in Chicago

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhcOWxOmrRI

Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g7VbIQ0Ol8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVOvXJOybSU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hy1U4NPkZk

 Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Construction ​Time Lapse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M998mXia-uM

muli-level bridges

 

CarriesE71 (6 lanes),
 S  Kansai Airport Line,
 Nankai Airport Line

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Gate_Bridge_R , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansai_International_Airport#/media/File:Sky_gate_bridge01s3200.jpg

TCH: BC Section

 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/projects/highway1-216th

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/projects/highway-1-lower-lynn-improvements

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/projects/highway-1-mckenzie-interchange

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/highway1-kamloops-alberta

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=TCH

narrow bridges

 

https://www.vancourier.com/news/six-fun-facts-about-the-lions-gate-bridge-1.23130030 lgb https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/projects/lions-gate

Port Mann Bridge

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd_81zSfxtY

George Massey Crossing (New Tunnel)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8At88ti-yFA 8 lanes

old tunnel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWWCJzzsSaU 4 lanes

BC H 17

 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/highway-91-17-deltaport/highway-91-17-deltaport-overview

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/highway-91-17-deltaport/highway-91-17-upgrade

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc/sets/72157710776044422

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/highway-91-17-deltaport

alex-fraser-bridge

 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-infrastructure/projects/alex-fraser-bridge

Thursday, November 19, 2020

UK towers and trains...

 https://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?countryID=133&status=15

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Square

...using a simple "cut and cover" method to excavate an enormous pit 24 metres (78 ft) deep and 265 metres (869 ft) long.  The first step was the lengthening of the trains from 6 to 7 cars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_Wharf_tube_station


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docklands_Light_Railway 2 or 3 vehicles per trainset

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docklands_Light_Railway#Rolling_stock

The trains are formed from sets of 2 or 3 semi-permanently connected cars, the increase to 3-car trains being introduced progressively on the busiest routes in 2010, following substantial platform extension works.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docklands_Light_Railway_rolling_stock

https://uktram.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Docklands-Light-Railway-Colour.png , https://uktram.com/systems/docklands-light-railway-dlr

In 2017, Transport For London (TfL) published a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union seeking expressions of interest from manufacturers to build a new fleet of 43, 87-metre-long (285 ft 5 14 in) trains. 

Monday, November 9, 2020

uk-to-make-climate-risk-reports-mandatory-for-large-companies

 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/09/uk-to-make-climate-risk-reports-mandatory-for-large-companies

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-change

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/greta-thunberg-davos-message-climate-change/

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/archive/climate-change

The-pandemic-persuaded-Britons-eco-travellers-more than Greta-according-LNER-survey

 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8898703/The-pandemic-persuaded-Britons-eco-travellers-Greta-according-LNER-survey.html

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/greta-thunberg-davos-message-climate-change/

Stunning-views of-incredible-structures

 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/escape/article-8897117/Stunning-views-incredible-structures-Eiffel-Tower-Sydney-Opera-House.html

SF living costs...

 https://sf.curbed.com/2019/2/25/18239828/report-middle-class-income-ranges-sf-bay-area-salary

https://sf.curbed.com/2018/5/16/17361746/salary-needed-buy-home-house-san-francisco-2018-california

https://sf.curbed.com/2018/6/26/17505550/low-income-limit-2018-salary-san-francisco-families-hud

https://sf.curbed.com/affordable-housing-san-francisco

https://sf.curbed.com/2020/3/9/21171492/housing-affordability-strategies-san-francisco-targets-planning-report

https://sf.curbed.com/2017/8/11/16134968/old-photos-sf

https://sf.curbed.com/2020/6/26/21294981/curbed-sf-closed-archives

nyc-infrastructure-projects-biden-administration-fund

 https://www.curbed.com/2020/11/nyc-infrastructure-projects-biden-administration-fund.html

tower-high-rise-construction-map-los-angeles

 https://la.curbed.com/maps/tower-high-rise-construction-map-los-angeles

https://la.curbed.com/2019/10/18/20908859/olympic-tower-skyscraper-nardi

https://la.curbed.com/2019/9/12/20863205/pershing-square-downtown-jenga-tower-approval


https://la.curbed.com/2020/6/26/21293163/curbed-la-closed-archives

Thursday, October 29, 2020

the empire-station-complex-masterplan-enters-next-phase-of-development

 https://newyorkyimby.com/2020/08/governor-cuomos-empire-station-complex-masterplan-enters-next-phase-of-development.html

nyc

Why There Are No Megatall Skyscrapers in New York

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4awZOrzyjo

https://gfycat.com/accomplishedfondkingsnake-new-york

https://gfycat.com/discover/new-york-gifs

nyc

Why Europe Doesn't Build that many Skyscrapers

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVJ_rgEUSJE

The Real Reason London's Skyscrapers Are Oddly Shaped

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmwH_S2IvxY

Bridges and tunnels in New York City

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bridges_and_tunnels_in_New_York_City nyc 

New_York_City#Tunnels 

The North River Tunnels connect Manhattan to New Jersey and the West. 820,000 people and 450 trains pass under the Hudson River through these 2.5 miles tunnels every day. But these tunnels were built 120 years ago and they are showing their age. Now, New York has a dangerous tunnel problem on its hands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48_FHhRQdt0 zz

nyc subway

 https://ny.curbed.com/maps/nyc-subway-secret-tunnels


The North River Tunnels connect Manhattan to New Jersey and the West. 820,000 people and 450 trains pass under the Hudson River through these 2.5 miles tunnels every day. But these tunnels were built 120 years ago and they are showing their age. Now, New York has a dangerous tunnel problem on its hands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48_FHhRQdt0 zz

The $45BN New Railway Beneath Paris

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjuMcWwMqPk

8 lane tunnels

4 lane tunnels

 


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland_Tunnel 1927

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Holland+Tunnel,+Jersey+City,+NJ+07310,+USA/@40.7298013,-74.03999,854m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c2575113e5ceef:0xb6736176d194a855!8m2!3d40.7297985!4d-74.0377959

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens-Midtown_Tunnel

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Queens+Midtown+Tunnel,+New+York,+NY,+USA/@40.7445188,-73.9648455,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd6a5e14ab158843a!8m2!3d40.7441855!4d-73.9627426

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens%E2%80%93Midtown_Tunnel#Mid-Manhattan_Expressway_and_third_tube_plan

6 lane tunnels

 


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Tunnel 1937, 1945, 1957 

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lincoln+Tunnel/@40.7622136,-74.0256082,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c2582c73573f49:0xd09bcebb54418b41!8m2!3d40.7645118!4d-74.0225932

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Friday, August 21, 2020

translink-no-2-bus-stop-balancing

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-no-2-bus-stop-balancing

urban peaks and parks


"The Twin Peaks are two prominent hills with an elevation of about 925 feet (282 m)"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Peaks_(San_Francisco)


"At 1,071 feet (326 m) above sea level, Council Crest is one of the highest points in the Tualatin Mountains (West Hills) that run parallel to the Willamette River in Portland..."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_Crest_Park
"The peak encompassed by the park is commonly known as the highest point within the Portland City Limits, but there are higher points just inside the city limits along Skyline Drive in NW Portland (the elevation around 414 NW Skyline Blvd. is at approximately 1160' (355m)"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Aerial_Tram

Greater Vancouver Bridges

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Vancouver



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Vancouver_Regional_District


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Valley_Regional_District

Bridges in Portland, Oregon

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Portland_OR_aerial.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Bridge ,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Bridge#Sister_Bridge

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Bridge#/media/File:Amtrak_talgo_train_crossing_steel_bridge.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway_Bridge_(Portland,_Oregon)


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilikum_Crossing


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_crossings_of_the_Willamette_River#Portland

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Aerial_view_of_Willamette_River_crossings_in_Portland%2C_February_2018.JPG


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_metropolitan_area ,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_(Oregon_regional_government)

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

massive-road-bridge-built-around-tiny-house-of-very-stubborn-owner

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/massive-road-bridge-built-around-tiny-house-of-very-stubborn-owner.html

Montreal's-tallest-residential-tower: 1-square-phillips

https://dailyhive.com/montreal/montreal-tallest-residential-tower-square-phillips

Montreal's old-Champlain-bridge-deconstruction-begins

https://dailyhive.com/montreal/old-champlain-bridge-deconstruction-begins

toronto-transit-fifth-most-expensive-world

https://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-transit-fifth-most-expensive-world


https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=urban+rail

Urban rail transit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_rail_transit ,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_rapid_transit_systems_by_ridership ,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_light_rail_systems_by_ridership#Systems ,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_light_rail_systems_by_ridership#List



LRT, LRV, Trams & Metro trains

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_rail#Types ,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tram#Electric ,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramways_in_%C3%8Ele-de-France ,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetcars_in_New_Orleans#Current_lines ,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast_Tram_(Belgium)


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passenger_rail_terminology#Heavy_rail


https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=urban+rail

Urban Tech D.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/urbanized ,

https://dailyhive.com/toronto/urbanized ,

https://dailyhive.com/montreal/urbanized



https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=urban ,
https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=UTD ,
https://data-loaf.blogspot.com/search?q=urban



https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=urban+rail