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Workshop on Climate Resiliency for Road Transport

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Workshop on Climate Resiliency for Road Transport

In an effort to support developing nations with knowledge sharing on the importance of climate resiliency on transport infrastructure, we are pleased to offer a three-hour workshop for transport infrastructure engineers.

This workshop is designed to provide an introduction to the risks of climate change and how they impact transport infrastructure. Participants will be introduced to the principles of climate change, the vulnerability and risks associated wit a transport infrastructure network, and best-practice approaches to integrate into transport infrastructure projects to enhance their resiliency to climate change effects. The workshop will introduce drainage and water management approaches that are aimed at increasing he resiliency to an uncertain climate future. Tehniques that will be addressed include infrastructure technology (InfraTech) that can be used to capture pertinent data, proper drainage and catchment area analysis, pavement design principles, and approaches to produce more robust pavement assets. Ask extensive set of resources will be reviewed where participants can turn to access more information and learn about how best to manage transport infrastructure assets as we navigate an uncertain climate future. 

Course themes:

  1. Introduction to climate change and climate resiliency of transport infrastructure. 
  2. Climate vulnerability and risk assessments. 
  3. InfraTech and data acquisition and interpretation
  4. Best-practices for climate resiliency of transport infrastructure. 
  5. How to get more information. 
  6. Conclusions and questions. 

Course outcomes:

  • Define the vulnerability and risks of transport infrastructure assets, including bridges, culverts, drainage elements, and pavements. 
  • Understand pavement design parameters and their relevance to creating climate resilient designs. 
  •  Develop an understanding of how InfraTech can assist with the decision making process. 
  • Develop a set of road transport interventions that can be used to safeguard critical infrastructure from an uncertain climate future. 
  • Understand the need for forward-looking designs. 
  • Understand how to get more information related to the subject and what is needed to better estimate the resiliency of transport infrastructure networks/projects. 

Schedule a workshop

Reach out if you would like to schedule an online workshop for your department hosted by AnyWay’s Alex Campbell. 

Download the workshop brochure. 


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AnyWay and De La Salle University Enter Partnership to Enhance Climate-Resilient Transportation

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AnyWay and De La Salle University Partner to Enhance Climate Resilient Transportation

Memorandum of agreement signed between De La Salle University and AnyWay Solutions

We have partnered with De La Salle University (DLSU) – Gokongwei College of Engineering to exchange knowledge, and collaborate on climate-adaptive transportation infrastructure over the next five years. 

By signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), we have officially partnered with De La Salle University (DLSU). The partnership aims to establish knowledge exchange and collaboration programs on climate-resilient transportation infrastructure that benefit both parties over the next five years. The MOA provides a framework for us to collectively understand, collaborate, and discuss specific programs to:  

– Identify opportunities for the exchange of faculty and research staff 

– Identify other areas of possible research interest and collaboration 

– Make faculty and students aware of the educational resources offered

 

For the first few years, we will work together with DLSU to educate the students on various aspects of climate resiliency for transport infrastructure, including pavement design, pavement rehabilitation, low-volume roads engineering and rehabilitation and upgrading of road pavement structures through implementing techniques and technologies of soil stabilization to develop graduate research projects. A mentorship program will also be established to continue research into these topics.  

At COP28, the Philippines was highlighted as one of the nations most susceptible to the impacts of climate change. Recognizing the urgency to bolster the country’s infrastructure against these effects, DLSU sought a partnership with AnyWay Solutions, based on our 20-year track record of delivering climate-resilient transportation solutions to developing countries.

This collaboration will leverage our expertise to engage with academia and global experts in a concerted effort to fortify the nation’s resilience. By building local capabilities and introducing cutting-edge technologies to the next wave of engineers, this partnership is poised to play a pivotal role in crafting a sustainable transportation network for the Philippines that will serve future generations well. Such partnerships are instrumental in transferring knowledge and expertise to those who will continue to develop and maintain the nation’s transportation infrastructure, while also fostering research and the adoption of innovative technologies to climate resilience. 

Following the signed MOA, Zeevik Halber, AnyWay CEO was invited to appear on Business Outlook on ABS-CBN News in the Philippines. In the interview, he shares more details on the partnership and the projects and solutions that will help the Philippines strengthen their transportation infrastructure and enable it to become more resilient in the wake of climate change.

See the full interview below beginning at 10:00.

“As we look to the future of our industry workforce, programs like the ones we are embarking on with the DLSU will prepare the next generation of engineers for the challenges ahead of them, specifically to benefit the Philippines and build local capacity.”  –Zeevik Halber, AnyWay CEO.

Leveraging New Technology for Sustainable Infrastructure

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Leveraging New Technology for Sustainable Infrastructure

Insights from TRB2024

During my time in Washington, DC, while attending the highly anticipated Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, I had a few Ah-ha moments. As the world is moving towards everything digital, it is surprising that I learned Infrastructure is the second-least digitally transformed sector of the economy. It’s even more surprising knowing that Infrastructure is responsible for 79% of all greenhouse gas emissions.

When we pair infrastructure with technological solutions, we can reduce GHG emissions significantly. So why aren’t we moving the needle faster? Technology is essential to infrastructure achieving net zero and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Still, much infrastructure operates almost exactly as it did 50 or even 100 years ago because of systemic barriers to technology adoption.

Where can we start?

  1. Introducing existing and new technology-based solutions to the infrastructure sector can help reduce the environmental impacts of roads and improve road safety by improving the quality, cost-effectiveness, and affordability of road design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
  2. Technology can also facilitate adapting our infrastructure to make it more resilient to a changing climate using AI-enabled decision support tools, AI analyzing road conditions, Asset design and monitoring by satellite imagery and much more.

In developing countries, the positive impact can be even greater as they are cost-sensitive and most vulnerable to climatic events. Making digital tools accessible and practical to address the unique challenges of developing countries will greatly impact people’s lives.

To summarize, we need to make bigger efforts to support emerging technologies, which can be applied at any point in the infrastructure lifecycle to achieve one or more of the impacts listed above. To overcome the barriers to implementing Tech in a practical way in the infrastructure sector, we need to work together to reveal the full strength of tech solutions in delivering cost-effective, fast and data-driven solutions.

Research and development of new transportation solutions are greatly needed to continue improving our world, and we can only achieve greatness together. Platforms like TRB allow professionals from all walks of life to share experiences, knowledge and collaborate for the future of our transportation networks and proactively face challenges.  Thank you to the organizers of TRB for continuing to foster this amazing group of industry professionals, from YPs to the most seasoned engineers. I look forward to learning more throughout the year, and we will see you in January 2025 once again.

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Keren Moshkoviz

Director of Strategic Planning
AnyWay Solutions

Caribbean Climate Resiliency Community of Practice

Part of the Caribbean Climate Resiliency Roundtable Series

Webinar #1: Roadmap to Climate Resilient Transport Infrastructure – Introducing the Community of Practice

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Join us for the inaugural Caribbean Climate Resiliency Roundtable webinar, where like-minded professionals and transport officials involved in the Caribbean communities collaborate on climate resiliency issues and solutions and share and learn with a robust group with diverse knowledge for the region’s benefit. A Community of Practice for Disaster-Resilient, Climate-Friendly, Inclusive, and Safe Roads and Transportations Systems.

What to expect?
Building off what we heard at the 2023 Caribbean Congress in the Bahamas, we are implementing a roundtable series to continue the discussion and advance implementing solutions and policies for the greater region. We will use the fists session to introduce the objectives and discuss the challenges the Caribbean faces regarding climate-resilient infrastructure, which will lay the foundation for the community of practice roadmap. With the help of this cohort, we aim to achieve our goals and address pertinent issues and real solutions.

Speakers:

Alex Campbell, Director of Engineering Solutions, AnyWay – Moderator
Magid Elabyad, Senior Vice President, International Road Federation (IRF Global) – Host
Federico Pedroso, Disaster Risk Management Specialist, The World Bank – Panelist
William Ashby, Portfolio Manager – Economic Infrastructure Division, Caribbean Development Bank – Panelist
Mark Cummins, Planning Consultant, Former Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources – Panelist

Key discussion goals:

–   Share challenges and goals

–   Discuss similar issues where novel solutions may already be in place

–   Bringing stakeholders together to ensure the Caribbean is a sustainable region

–   Move the Caribbean to the forefront of climate adaptation

Date/Time: November 1, 2023 @ 12:00 PM EST (1-hour)

Where: Virtual, Go-to Webinar

Co-hosted by the IRF Global and AnyWay Solutions

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World Highways Magazine Feature: Climate Resiliency Beyond Design and Construction

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World Highways Magazine Feature: Climate Resiliency Beyond Design and Construction

AnyWay’s CEO, Zeev Halber was featured in the May/June issue of World Highways Magazine, a leading International magazine for road planning, design, construction, financing and management. In the article titled Climate Resiliency Beyond Design and Construction, Zeev comments on transport infrastructures role in modern society and what is required to build a stronger and more sustainable future for all with the right approach and resources. The article outlines the importance of community engagement in transport infrastructure projects. 

“By working together on infrastructure projects, communities can build social connections and strengthen their sense of shared purpose which will have a positive spillover effect in other areas of community life.” – Zeevik Halber, CEO

AnyWay believes community involvement is essential to transport infrastructure rehabilitation projects that take a climate resiliency approach. By inovolving communities in the design and implementation of these projects, infrastructure planners and designers can:

  • gain valuable insights into local needs and concerns
  • gain trust and promote social cohesion
  • ensure infrastructure projects are sustainable over the long term

Read the full article here. 

For more than two decades, AnyWay has been a global expert in providing climate-resilient solutions to the global transport infrastructure industry. AnyWay is a member of the Canadian Metrontario Group of Companies, with over 75 years of business experience. Its total commitment to quality is what has fueled AnyWay’s success.

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