transportation

OLYMPIA, Wash. – More than half of Washington’s short-line rail miles aren’t up to modern standards, a recent study found.

PULLMAN, Wash. – A Spokane Transit Authority vanpool that travels Monday-Friday from Spokane to WSU Pullman currently has one opening.

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Improved biking/walking routes and road/bridge maintenance are top transportation priorities for Chelan and Douglas county residents, according to a survey conducted by the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center at Washington State University.

By Ethan Nash, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State University student is helping the state transportation department investigate the use of steel in asphalt road paving to reduce tire wear. Shenghua Wu also is helping the agency evaluate the use of recycled asphalt shingles in pavement used across […]

PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce recently announced the appointment of Ken Casavant, professor of economics at Washington State University, to the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB).

PULLMAN, Wash. – A study led by Washington State University researchers has turned a fairly common nonmetallic solvent into a superconductor capable of transmitting electrical current with none of the resistance seen in conventional conductors.   Yoo Dias “It is an important discovery that will attract a lot of attention from many scientific communities – […]

PULLMAN, Wash. – A Spokane Transit Authority vanpool that travels Monday-Friday from Spokane to WSU Pullman will have one opening beginning March 1.

    PULLMAN – Privately owned railway freight cars reduce the environmental impact of shipping, but a recent report finds owners may not be making enough to justify their continued investment in the cars.   Casavant “Economic and Environmental Benefits of Private Railcars in North America,” was jointly authored by Ken Casavant, professor of economics and […]

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WSU pedestrian mall areas have been expanded, and drivers are reminded that unauthorized vehicles can be fined for driving in the areas, even to drop off passengers.   Library Road pedestrian mall has been extended north to the old Bookie building. Wilson Road from Stadium Way to the CUB has been converted to a pedestrian […]