Get Me Out of Here! Engineers Help Clear the Path for Hurricane Evacuees
Take a traffic jam and mix in the panic of unpredictable devastation from Mother Nature. Motorists endure the juxtaposition of hurry up and wait while the clock is ticking. Many have only the clothes on their backs and a few supplies as they flee their homes to a destination unknown – hopefully a safe one.… Read More »
Tags: Emergency, Evacuation Routes, Florida, Hurricanes, Structural Inspection, Traffic Engineering
What Makes a Boat Launch Safe or Unsafe?
Summer means fun on the water for millions of boating enthusiasts around the United States. Whether your preference is for the action of water skiing or the relaxation of a leisurely pontoon ride, all boating activities share one common requirement – getting the boat safely into and out of the water. Our water resources engineers… Read More »
Tags: Boat, Engineering, Grants, Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Landing, Launch, Safety
Courtney Campbell Trail Now Connects Tampa to Clearwater over Upper Tampa Bay
With the cutting of a ribbon on Monday, the 9.5-mile Courtney Campbell Trail is officially open, connecting Tampa and Clearwater with a safe and scenic bicycle and pedestrian route across Florida’s Upper Tampa Bay. As reported in this St. Petersburg Tribune article, the 4-mile section on the Pinellas County side of the bay was officially… Read More »
Tags: Clearwater, Courtney Campbell Trail, Florida, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Ribbon Cutting, Tampa