San Francisco's runways are sinking more rapidly than 14 other major coastal airports, according to new research to be presented at #AGU23 this week. Credit: Liza Lester
While the infrastructure bill allocated billions of dollars for updating U.S. infrastructure, Dasho pointed out that the demand and need for maintenance updates far exceeds this budget. This research might help policymakers allocate limited funds.
"Prioritizing infrastructure allows equitable transportation infrastructure, particularly enabling underserved and socially vulnerable communities to develop and apply adaptation and mitigation strategies in the face of climate change," he said.
Shirzaei agreed, adding, "This technology will tell you very clearly which infrastructure and where is in the worst condition and needs attention first."
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Abstract information:
NH43B-0793 Sinking Airports: A Glance to State of U.S. Infrastructure
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/1298728
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 17:10-21:30, Poster Hall A-C
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