Ram Ji Tiwari’s Post

Seems so simple

Exciting to witness how repurposing existing assets can transform urban spaces like in Chicago with the 606 trail. Leaders exploring underutilized resources should consider similar solutions for maximum city and public benefits. #CityTransformation #data #infrastructure

The Humber Bridge stands as a testament to the fusion of innovation and strength, embodying the pinnacle of contemporary infrastructure development. Its precise design and cutting-edge technology ensure resilience, allowing it to withstand natural disasters. #engineeringexcellence #infrastructureinnovation #resilientdesign #modernengineering #structuralintegrity #bridgedesign #safetyfirst #modernmarvels #earthquakeresistant #infrastructureinnovation #engineeringmastery

🚧 Transforming Infrastructure, Minimising Disruption 🚧 INVVU Construction Consultants recently partnered with Surrey County Council to deliver an innovative drainage design and maintenance solution at the Worplesdon Road Roundabout. Through smart engineering, we eliminated the need for road closures during gully maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted access for commuters and local businesses. 🌟 🔹 What we did: ✅ Replaced traditional gullies with sumpless alternatives. ✅ Designed a dedicated maintenance hardstanding for streamlined operations. ✅ Kept all three roads safely open during maintenance, enhancing safety and efficiency. At INVVU, we’re dedicated to creating smarter, safer, and more efficient infrastructure solutions that truly make a difference. 💡💪 #Innovation #Infrastructure #ConstructionConsultants #EngineeringSolutions Jorden Irwin Daniel Martin

🚦 The more roads we build, the more traffic we attract. It's a concept known as "Induced Demand." When we build more roads, we often think it will reduce congestion. However, the opposite tends to happen. Increased road capacity can lead to more traffic as people change their driving behavior and more vehicles hit the road. This isn't just a theory—it's a well-documented phenomenon in urban planning and transportation studies. The more roads we build, the more traffic we attract, essentially leading to the same or even worse congestion levels we originally aimed to alleviate. #architecture #engineering #construction #UrbanPlanning

Building smart and resilient infrastructure is not just making improvements for today; it is delivering buildings, roads, and bridges that we’ll use for decades to come. #InfrastructureWorks #ForWorkThatMatters #LeadWithInfrastructure #InfrastructureWeek

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 Transportation planning is frequently depicted as a structured and rational sequence of steps that logically progress from one to the next. However, planning and developing transportation projects is considerably more intricate in practice, often involving multiple activities that unfold simultaneously. As illustrated in Figure 1-1, the planning process begins with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by a community. This initial phase is critical to set the foundation for all subsequent actions. From here, the process moves towards developing and implementing solutions tailored to address the specific problems identified. This culminates in the programming and designing of projects that aim to resolve these issues effectively. This more realistic view acknowledges the dynamic and sometimes unpredictable nature of transportation planning, highlighting the need for flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving community needs and conditions. #TransportationPlanning #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #Infrastructure #ProjectManagement

Too often we look for the silver bullet - quick solution - for a difficult problem. We want the big investment project or government initiative to step in to overcome our challenge. This is often unrealistic - either because the silver bullet does not exist (the "solution" falls quite short of one), or because it's unlikely to ever happen. Instead, perhaps we should instead aim for lower hanging fruit that can actually get done and build momentum. Consider "inexpensive, quick and easy projects" that can operate as pilots. If you show good results, you can showcase what is possible and grow the experiment until it gets more and more traction. Meanwhile, you can learn and adapt what you are trying. And build cohesion by collaborating with others, forming a base for larger endeavors. THE KEYS: START SMALL CREATE FEEDBACK LOOPS FIND PARTNERS SHOWCASE POSITIVE RESULTS INCREMENTALLY EXPAND YOUR HORIZON Strong Towns #neighbors

🌉 The Power of Bridges: Connecting Communities and Beyond 🌉 Bridges are more than just structures; they are vital arteries of our infrastructure. They connect people, places, and opportunities, reducing travel time and fostering economic growth. Whether spanning rivers, valleys, or roads, each bridge serves a unique function—supporting transportation, enabling trade, and enhancing accessibility. As we continue to innovate in bridge design and construction, we’re not just building structures; we’re building connections that enrich lives and drive progress. #Bridges #Infrastructure #Engineering #CommunityDevelopment

Three major errors in pedestrianization projects of Main streets: • Not considering them as major urban planning projects. Pedestrianizations transform the entire neighborhood or village. • Not integrating traffic engineers. The mobility of people and goods is essential to the quality of life in all high density neighborhoods . • Not funding several annual iterations. A pedestrian area will only be an “event” if it is not planned, and funded, as a transitional project, which by definition induces a transition from one state to another. #urbanism #engineer #tacticalurbanism