Back on track

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation acquired rights to make the light-rail line in Minneapolis but funds for light-rail did not become available until the late 1990s when Governor Jesse Ventura made it a priority of his administration. The streetcars are back in the form of a swift, modern light-rail line that will eventually form the backbone of a system serving the entire metropolitan area.

Minnesota, Powers and duties, Ventura, Jesse, Government finance, Electric railroads, Minnesota. Department of Transportation

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Calatrava bridges to crown Dallas river basin

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Renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava would design three highway bridges across Trinity River. This project would not only control flood but would also look into environmental management, recreation, transportation, and economic development.

France, Scientific Research and Development Services, Texas, Architectural services, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Design and construction, Economic development, Architectural firms, Architectural practice, Railroad bridges, Santiago Calatrava

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Record-breaking suspension-span to link two continents

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The partnership between Noor City Development Corporation and Middle East Development LLC, for the construction of a suspension bridge linking Africa with West Asia is described.

Land Subdivision and Land Development, Construction, Government domestic functions, Engineering Services, Subdividers & Developers, Alliances, partnerships, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, Subdividers and Developers, United Arab Emirates, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, EX. BUILDING, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Construction industry, Real estate developers, International aspects, Economic policy, Transportation policy, Alliances and partnerships, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (City)

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