Olympic Pipeline officials describe Nov. 11 Milepost 78 release, recovery and remaining emergency response Olympic Pipeline and BP told the Senate Transportation Committee the Nov. 11 Milepost 78 release was small, discovered by a farm worker, and prompted an immediate shutdown and cleanup that removed 124 truckloads of contaminated soil and recovered 2,630 gallons; response remains active after December flooding washed away access roads.

Olympic Pipeline's recent leak, discovered by a farm worker, led to the recovery of over 2,600 gallons of fuel and raised questions about automated detection systems' effectiveness.

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Commissioners approve bridge-inspection contract, purchase agenda software Bourbon County commissioners authorized Schwab Eaton bridge inspections (multiple line items totaling tens of thousands) and approved purchase of HAGO/HEYGov agenda and minutes software during the Jan. 12 meeting.

Bourbon County commissioners just green-lit a major bridge inspection contract and a cutting-edge agenda software purchase that could transform public meetings!

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Sweetwater Officials Press Monroe County Counsel on Inspection, Inventory and Timeline for High School Acquisition City officials reviewed the draft contract for the proposed acquisition of Sweetwater High School, pressed for a thorough inspection and inventory prior to signing, and set a Feb. 13 target to demonstrate progress toward a fiscal‑year closing. County counsel said Article 9 allows pre‑closing inspection but warned the purchase will be "as‑is" at closing and that unresolved issues could push transfer to 2027.

City commissioners are racing against the clock to finalize the acquisition of Sweetwater High School, facing tight deadlines and crucial inspections that could dictate the deal's fate!

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Caltrans creates Data & AI office, pilots generative AI and robotic inspection uses Caltrans officials described early-stage statewide AI work including a dedicated data and AI officer, two GenAI pilot projects (traffic mobility insights and vulnerable road-user safety), a Microsoft Copilot pilot and trials using Boston Dynamics Spot for field inspections.

Caltrans is revolutionizing transportation with a newly established Data and AI Office, deploying cutting-edge generative AI and robotics to enhance traffic safety and efficiency.

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Public Utilities Commission investigates sewer issues at Millennium building in San Francisco PUC confirms sewer problems and monitoring efforts at Millennium building since 2014.

San Francisco's Millennium Tower faces ongoing sewer challenges, raising alarms about urban development and infrastructure stability.

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City prepares for storm season with Flamingo Ditch flood mitigation strategies City engineering teams perform inspections and secure emergency contracts for Flamingo Ditch.

Venice City Council is taking bold steps to combat flooding this storm season with critical maintenance and funding initiatives for the Flamingo Ditch.

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Voliro Raises $23M to Expand Aerial Robotics for Infrastructure Inspection

Voliro, a Zurich-based aerial robotics firm, has raised $23M in Series A funding to enhance its autonomous drones for industrial inspections.

The technology aims to improve safety, reduce costs, and address workforce shortages in aging infrastructure.

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