Pennsylvania Roads and Marcellus Fracking Operations: A Peaceful Coexistence in Lycoming County

This article reports on the partnership between the state of Pennsylvania and Lycoming County, which is located at the epicenter of Marcellus shale play and is expected to be a source of natural gas for years to come. The two are working to ensure the safety of bridges and roads under heavy hauling and to maximize the economic benefits of natural gas development for the region.

• Record URL:
  http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/173066.aspx
• Availability:
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• Authors:
  • Murawski, Mark R
• Publication Date: 2015-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 23-27
• Serial:
  • TR News
  • Issue Number: 298
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0738-6826

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economic benefits; Heavy vehicles; Hydraulic fracturing; Natural gas; Shale oil; Transportation safety
• Geographic Terms: Marcellus Shale; Pennsylvania
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Pipelines; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01579494
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Oct 23 2015 9:45AM