Energy insecurity is a problem that has become relevant in industrialized countries. This term describes the inability of states to reliably meet energy needs and provide a constant and stable flow of energy resources to the population and industry. Energy insecurity describes the inability of states to provide enough energy...
Energy insecurity is a term used to describe the lack of access to reliable and affordable energy sources. It is a growing concern in many parts of the world, both in developing and developed countries, including the United States. Energy insecurity is closely linked to an unprecedented gas and oil...
Introduction Critical national infrastructure (CNI) refers to the assets that provide the foundation of the stable functioning of the economy and society in the country. Maintaining critical infrastructure presents one of the government’s functions because its disruption can cause severe negative consequences for the county’s population and economy. Therefore, this...
Speed limits are essential to keeping our roads and highways safe for drivers, pedestrians, and other travelers. However, as technology and infrastructure advance, the speed limits of roads and streets continue to be challenged. Speed limits help to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries caused by excessive speed (Riginos...
Introduction This paper will focus on discussing the four crucial infrastructures in detail. The key critical infrastructure includes electric power grid, cyber incident and natural gas infrastructure. One of these three risks will be examined in the context of the fourth infrastructure category, communications. The sections begin with an explanation...
Research Problem Description As the number and capabilities of healthcare facilities continue to grow, so does the risk of negative environmental impacts from their operations. Thus, addressing relevant concerns from a managerial practice perspective is a priority, which is simultaneously ISO compliant. Currently, there is not enough research on the...
Toll roads are the ones with sporadic stops where users must pay sh in order to access the roadways. Sometimes these routes are referred to as express toll routes, tollways, or turnpikes (Scott, 2015). The term “toll” refers to the cost associated with using a toll road. This essay covers...
Introduction Energy is something that is required by any given society, as it makes it possible for things to run well. Energy is the most essential of the world’s precious resources for economic progress and human well-being. Energy is required for all elements of human activity, including food production, manufacturing,...
The contemporary roundabout is a circular crossroads with traffic-flow-enhancing design characteristics. It was created in the 1960s in the UK and is now extensively utilized in a considerable number of nations. Vehicles go counterclockwise around an elevated center island on roundabouts in the United States, with incoming traffic ceding the...
The most vulnerable aspect of the U.S. critical infrastructure is the energy sector. Cyber threats are some of the most unpredictable due to constant technological advancement and innovation. Therefore, they are likely to become the first security concern of the priority list of the United States in the following years....
Introduction The planner of this project assumes the main responsibilities for fulfilling zoning requirements, access to communications, water, and sanitation. It is equally important to implement the project within the framework of the requirements for transportation, health and safety, housing demand, environmental protection, and further growth and extension of the...
Introduction The U.S. prides itself on having the needs of its people at heart. Through the help of Congress and other governmental facilities and provisions, the government can undertake the task for the good of its citizens. Congress, however, cannot handle people’s welfare by itself and, therefore, has sought the...
Introduction For many centuries, even millennia, Africa has remained a predominantly “rural continent.” True, cities appeared in North Africa a long time ago. It is enough to recall Carthage, the major urban center of the Roman Empire era. But in sub-Saharan Africa, cities emerged in the age of Great Geographical...
Toll roads are essential in today’s world because they provide fast and available traffic. The tollway route is a direct way that enables people to quickly get to their destination and spend less time. Moreover, the number of accidents resulting from overcrowding of freeways may be reduced. Toll routes also...
A zoning by-law consists of a map and text used in the division of municipalities into zones and the regulations for using specific zones. The zones can be further divided into subzones for commercial or residential use. Before the council approves zoning by-laws, several considerations must be put in place...
Introduction In the United States of America, at the beginning of every decade the country carries out its national census. After the successful completion of the national population count, the federal law requires that each state begin the redistricting process. Redistricting refers to the process of drawing once more the...
Introduction Government comprises different departmental levels tasked with specific functions to ensure that the administration is run smoothly and efficiently. In addition to the central tier of the jurisdiction, the provincial and local division of the authority exists to only operate within a particular municipality compared to the national government...
Introduction Due to climate change and global warming, ocean levels are rising. Water regularly floods the streets of Miami, causing critical infrastructure impacts and endangering people’s lives. At the same time, developers continue to build an artificial islands with hotels and apartments. In this case, it makes sense to put...
Introduction Taking care of the health and safety of people in the formation of infrastructure is of critical importance. Thus, organizations should develop and put into practice protection strategies. A unique role, in this case, is played by understanding the concept of critical infrastructure and what should be included in...
Despite its mild climate and diverse natural landscapes and wildlife, California encounters significant problems in terms of water availability for all its inhabitants. As such, the state suffers from water-related extremes (Sprague and Prenger-Berninghoff 19). On the one hand, the occasional droughts pose a threat to the agricultural industry and...
The Canadian Border Agency (CBSA) is active in the areas of border control, immigration, and customs in Canada. The agency was created relatively recently, but the requirements for specialists and employees developed quite specifically throughout history. A high degree of responsibility entrusted to such a service rests on the employer’s...
A specific opportunity for Homeland Security that I will suggest being changed within the organization is Communication. DHS should manage information sharing and public disclosures of intelligence between federal and local entities through a leading role that would be important to the public. Information shared within a well-structured and secure...
To begin with, the primary responsibility of the Federal Prison System in the U.S. is the custody and care of the imprisoned. In addition, it employs the system of five security levels, each designed for the danger and risk that a prisoner might bring. The levels are different in the...
The Onion Model of Security: Purposes and Benefits The Onion model is used primarily for purposes of cyber-security, being applied in different fields with the goal of protecting their userbase and data. The basic of the structure is similar to a real onion – multiple layers of different security measures...
Introduction to Telvent and Smart City Software Telvent is an information technology company that specialises in the distribution of real time information to various sectors of the economy. The sectors in this case include, among others, traffic management, agriculture, energy, and environment (Telvent 2012). The company is a subsidiary of...
Introduction The two locations of choice are South London and Watford. Forest Hill is at the heart of high-end urban dwellers and high-income earners. It is located closer to various key aspects of the United Kingdom’s political class. On the other hand, Watford is a profound borough that is strategically...
Currently, Dubai is experiencing a construction boom. Dubai has a population of 1.2 million people as per 2006 estimates and is projected to reach 4 million by 2017. The growth of Dubai has continued to infringe the virgin desert where there are no zoning codes, preservation battles, or community activism....
Introduction Los Angeles International Airport is the main airport which serves the greater Los Angeles Area. Los Angeles is the second most populated metropolitan area in the United States. The airport is usually referred by its IATA Code LAX. It is located in the South Western Los Angeles neighboring Westchester....
Introduction In many countries around the globe, public-private partnerships (PPP) are becoming increasingly common to provide a wide range of public infrastructure. These include transport networks and public institutions. This study specifically explores the transport sector. This is the category of infrastructure that has received the highest number of ventures...
Introduction This paper aims to discuss the influence of economic relations and industrial development on the infrastructure of modern city, its architecture and its policies. In particular, we are going to focus on the mining industry of Australia and the exportation of iron ore to China and their implications for...
Transportation systems are very important for a country to realize positive socio-economic changes (Rodrigue, Comtois & Slack, 2006). The movement of freight, people as well as territorial accessibility are crucial in this type of relationship (p.14 – 16). Wherever transportation infrastructures ensure access to resources and markets as well as...
Introduction Sea transport has emerged as the single most important avenue of transporting goods and services from different continents in the last few centuries. The invention of steam engines and efficient fuel occasioned the development of sea vessels with capabilities of carrying bulky and heavy commodities. Various European governments and...
Introduction Public transport in the United Kingdom has various challenges. With about ten million passengers using buses, tube and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) daily, ticketing was always a challenge. This was until Oyster Card system was implemented in the public transport sector in 2003. This is an electronic card supported...
Introduction Due to its remote location, Bendee Downs require an efficient transport network to link the site to developed areas and towns like Cunnamulla which is located 120 Km away. An efficient road network will provide easy transport and ensure a smooth movement of people between the site and the...
Introduction Building a new waste-treatment plant requires a great deal of planning. There are several stages in the construction of any major factory, and numerous crucial decisions must be made during those stages. Failure to select the most optimal option can lead to the construction process being either delayed or...
Introduction An opportunity to strengthen the urban transport system is an objective that can not only enhance the local infrastructure but also increase the credibility of the city in the context of its administrative system. This appeal is directed to the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, the board...
Population and Geographic Miami’s population as of 2018 is 470,000 (“Miami, FL”). 74 % of the Miami population is of Hispanic ethnicity (“Miami, FL”). The highest-paid race in Miami is Asian. Fourth of the population in Miami is under the poverty rate. Miami is the most populous area in the...
The history of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) development is linked to the political, economic, and social ties with other states that were enabled by the Indian Ocean. This ocean served as a link between the UAE’s and other parts of the globe. Initially used for trade purposes, the migration...
Brunswick is a coastal town in Glynn County, Georgia, with beautiful architecture and plenty of green areas. The total population is 16 256 people, according to the 2019 U.S. census (Quick Facts, 2019). Brunswick is an old city that got its name in 1771 and was established as a city...
Region Profile The Emirate of Dubai is a semi-autonomous member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is situated in the south-eastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, near the entrance to the Persian Gulf. The emirate’s capital city of Dubai is also its main population and economic center. Dubai’s natural...
Summary of the Case The article “Why New York Can’t Have Nice Things” discusses transport infrastructure in New York, and it shows how the city’s travel system is subpar to that of other cities in the world. The author states that New York is wealthier and more cosmopolitan than Paris...
The garden city model was first invented by a British urban planner Sir Ebenezer Howard in 1989. The model was inspired by the vision of Utopian writer Edward Bellamy that he expressed in his book “Looking Backwards”. It implicated the new concepts of city-building and organization. Sir Ebenezer Howard considered...
According to NYCTA President Andy Byford, the fundamental problem hindering the development of metro infrastructure is the wrong approach to identifying the critical points of the system’s effective operation. The cosmetic changes give the false impression of a renewal of the entire metro system, but the quality of service remains...
Introduction Daily life is full of important choices and careful decisions that are not always right or wrong. However, when the decisions of small groups of representatives shape the future of millions of people, ethical dilemmas that arise must have a practical solution that would satisfy all the parties involved....
Introduction Security is a complicated yet essential topic for research for both public and private sector actors. The safety and well-being of the United States depend on the protection of various vital infrastructure. These resources and networks are at the core of the nation’s society and economy. Therefore, to attain...
Introduction and Background Abu Dhabi is among the fastest growing cities in the world. Financed by oil revenues, Abu Dhabi is United Arab Emirate (UAE’s) centre for industrial and commercial activities.1 The city hosts some of the most important government offices and houses UAE’s ruling family. Among the seven Emirates...
Scope of the Project The East West Link infrastructure project was initiated by the Victorian State government in the year 2012 to construct a road that was to link the Western Ring Road and Eastern Freeway through Melbourne. The official commencement of the program was expected to start by the...
Introduction Infrastructural development is crucial for the collective development of a society and the functioning of an economy. It encompasses various interconnected physical, structural elements, which ensure sustainable frameworks for development. Such elements include roads, telecommunication, water supply networks, sewer lines, and electrical gridlines, among others. In the modernization era,...
