how to build a tunnel between denmark and germany

infrastructure!

i'm ok, everyone!

A rush-hour accident inside the Lincoln Tunnel involving a motorcycle and four three commuter buses caused at least 15 people to be hospitalized and created substantial traffic delays Thursday morning, according to New York Fire Department and Port Authority officials.


The accident occurred around 7:25 a.m. in the Manhattan-bound center tube of Lincoln Tunnel. The motorcyclist, who suffered a broken femur and shoulder, ended up pinned underneath one of the buses, officials said.


Authorities were still piecing together what caused the accident. The collision happened in lanes that were dedicated for buses only, according to an official.


A total of 51 passengers on the buses — two NJ Transit buses and a Monsey Trails bus — were treated for injuries. Officials said 14 of the passengers were taken to Roosevelt Hospital. The motorcyclist was taken to Bellevue Hospital.


The accident shut down part of the Lincoln Tunnel and caused delays of about 90 minutes for those entering the city through the tunnel, officials said. New Jersey Transit bus service reported delays of up to 45 minutes to Port Authority but said buses were no longer being diverted away from the tunnel. (via)

let that be a lesson to all of you. don't ride your motorcycle in the XBL. (that's eXclusive bus lane, jicdak)

chilean miners rescue

they are about to be rescued any second now... but have you seen the one man elevator they are putting down there to pull them out one by one? i have so many questions. they say it takes like 20 minutes to pull somebody out. how do they pick who goes last? what if you freak out 7 minutes in? that bottom escape hatch doesnt look too promising either.

UPDATE: i just read the article where i got this image. it actually answered a lot of my questions. thank you internet!

under my house!

remember that time we went into that tunnel? well they're making a documentary about it. watch this!

thx g!

nErD aLeRt!

the new york transit museum and the new york public library are presenting an exhibit highlighting 8 massive infrastructure projects currently underway right below your feet! the website has lots of interesting information and cool pictures.

thx beeun.

sunday funday : tunnel tour

ever since i learned of it's existence, i've been obsessed with the atlantic avenue tunnel. its the world's oldest subway tunnel, it is literally right below our apartment, and its open to tour about once a month. today, gabe, rob, john, and i (in the absence of one very important tunnel-fanatic) finally realized our dream of seeing the inside of the infamous tunnel.



here's a direct link to web album.
if you want to read more about the tunnel, check out these links:

official website
NYtimes article