The Ray

Solid-state decouplers are critical, low-profile safety devices used in pipeline infrastructure. They protect buried pipelines by isolating direct current (DC) from cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion, while simultaneously channeling dangerous alternating current (AC) interference, lightning surges, and electrical fault currents safely to the ground.

# The Hidden Component Keeping Pipelines Safe: A Deep Dive into Solid State Decouplers # The Hidden Component Keeping Pipelines Safe: A Deep Dive into Solid State Decouplers # # Why Isolation Matters in Cathodic Protection Every buried steel pipeline relies on cathodic protection (CP) …

On ENR’s Critical Path Podcast, Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, joins Deputy Editor Aileen Cho to explore innovative transportation solutions.

The discussion highlights solar-powered roads, sustainable land management, geospatial analysis and software, and cutting-edge research conducted with Departments of Transportation to transform infrastructure for the future.


Listen here! https://www.enr.com/media/podcasts/781-enr-critical-path-podcast/play/168-allie-kelly-on-solar-powered-roads-sustainable-land-management-and-the-legacy-of-the-ray

Georgia State University’s Office of Sustainability invites students and the community to join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, beginning today.

Participants observe and count pollinators on a flowering plant for 15 minutes. The collected citizen-science data tracks insect populations, promotes local biodiversity, and helps shape regional urban conservation efforts across Georgia.

Just a moment...

Atlanta is advancing three federally funded passenger rail corridors, connecting to Savannah, Charlotte, and Memphis—aimed at restoring its identity as a regional transit hub. Additionally, the city is exploring plans to replace its outdated Midtown Amtrak station with a modern Downtown multimodal hub offering seamless MARTA connections.

Return to its Terminus roots? Here’s the status of federal rail projects that would connect Atlanta to other cities in the state and Southeast - SaportaReport Read Return to its Terminus roots? Here’s the status of federal rail projects that would connect Atlanta to other cities in the state and Southeast by Mark Lannaman for SaportaReport here.

Modernizing road construction by utilizing recycled asphalt and warm-mix technologies significantly reduces carbon emissions and energy consumption. Paired with predictive, AI-driven asset management, transport agencies can extend pavement lifespans, minimize disruptive work zones, and build greener, more cost-effective highways.

Can we make the construction of roads more efficient, greener? Highways are changing as engineers look for ways to make roads last longer while reducing pollution.

Join the North Georgia Sustainable Growers Network on Monday, August 24, at the Clarke County Extension Office for a regenerative soil workshop.

Participants will enjoy dinner, explore local soil microbes, learn step-by-step LEM inoculant production, discuss research with UGA experts, and network with fellow growers.

Register here:

Building-in Soil & Market Diversity for Greater Farm & Community Wellbeing A hands-on workshop and farmer networking event

Tomorrow, join The Ray and DOT leaders from Delaware, Maryland, and Iowa to explore the CCDA Pooled Fund Study. Topics cover digital inspection, connected corridors, and asset data access.

Register now to help shape the future of transportation infrastructure!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F7Qb7y7jQ-udDEndbUjygw

In a recent press release, we formally responded to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Speed to Power initiative with a strategic blueprint to unlock massive grid capacity.

By colocating high-voltage transmission lines within existing highway and rail rights-of-way, this model bypasses land acquisition delays and speeds up environmental reviews. Supported by partners like ElectroTempo and Minnesota Department of Transportation, the plan targets key high-load growth corridors through advanced spatial mapping, interagency alignment, and braided USDOT/USDOE funding.

The Ray Champions Grid Modernization Through "Speed to Power" Infrastructure Initiative — The Ray We have announced our formal response to the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) regarding the Accelerating Speed to Power initiative. Our strategic blueprint offers a scalable, low-conflict pathway to unlock massive grid capacity by utilizing existing highway and rail rights-of-way (ROW) for hi

We are just a few days away from the Connected Construction Data Alliance Transportation Pooled Fund Study webinar on Aug 18 at 1 PM EST!

🔗Register now to help shape the future of transportation infrastructure: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F7Qb7y7jQ-udDEndbUjygw

Houston County commissioners are reviewing local regulatory authority over the proposed MariBell Transmission Project—a massive 140-mile, 765 kV power line crossing southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Spurred by landowner concerns regarding farmland valuation, road safety, and ecological impacts, local officials are exploring formal resolutions, potential moratoriums, and strict permit conditions to protect county interests before state regulators make final routing decisions.

Houston County examines regulatory authority over MariBell Project During a quick and quiet board meeting on Aug. 4, the Houston County commissioners discussed the chair and vice chair’s meeting with Dairyland Power Cooperative representatives last week.