Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
PROGRESS FOR PORTMIAMI. (cover story) |
| Authors: |
Landers, Jay |
| Source: |
Civil Engineering (0885-7024). Nov2014, Vol. 84 Issue 11, p50-57. 8p. |
| Subjects: |
Underwater tunnels, Port of Miami (Miami, Fla.), Public-private sector cooperation, Traffic congestion, Traffic safety, Air quality, Economics |
| Geographic Terms: |
Watson Island (Fla.) |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses an underwater traffic tunnel linking the Port of Miami and Watson Island built in Florida. Topics include a discussion of the public-private partnership responsible for the project; a discussion of the economic importance of the Port of Miami and the economic impact of traffic congestion there; a discussion of the benefits of a tunnel, including better safety, air quality and travel times; and a discussion of the unique challenges of the project. |
| Database: |
Engineering Source |
