The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

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Green Infrastructure

Can One Highway Drive the Future?
Harriet Langford, president of The Ray, and Allie Kelly, executive director of The Ray recently spoke at #VERGE17, a @GreenBiz Conference. They introduced The Ray in their VERGE Talk.

Green Infrastructure

Why High-Tech Highways Will Change the Way You Drive
Drive Interstate 85 in Georgia and you may happen upon an area that looks a little different. You can roll over panels that are collecting energy from the sun, then pass over a sensor that instantly detects the air pressure in your tires.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray in Georgia: Demanding More of Roadways
Harriet AndersonLangford, president of The Ray recently had an article featured in the Washington Times. "At The Ray, we demand more and reject the status quo. We start our discussions with “what ifs”: What if the road itself could produce energy? What if highway and interstate shoulders could generate new revenue for state departments of transportation? What if we demanded more of our roadways? At The Ray, we are asking, and answering, those questions."

Green Infrastructure

Keeping the Ray Clean and Beautiful
The Ray is thrilled to announce its participation in the Adopt A Highway program along its 18-mile stretch of highway on I-85 in West Georgia. The program is a natural fit for the organization which is committed to creating a highway that leads to better outcomes for drivers, the neighboring communities, and the surrounding environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Allie Kelly and Harriet Langford of The Ray to Speak at VERGE 17
Allie Kelly, executive director of The Ray, and Harriet Langford, president of The Ray will speak in a VERGE Talk on 9/19. Can One Highway Drive the Future?

Events, Media & Communications

Anna Cullen of The Ray to Speak at Georgia Environmental Conference
Anna Cullen of The Ray, Pete Marte of Hannah Solar and GA Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols to speak about #TheRayHighway at Georgia Environmental Conference, August 23-25

Green Infrastructure

Pay Attention to The Ray, Urges WheelRight's John Catling
Development of a connected and sustainable highway needs dedicated leaders within institutions, companies and governments. Europe should take heed of The Ray initiative in the US, argues John Catling

Green Infrastructure

Here's What a Sustainable Highway Might Look Like
One of the best places to see the future of sustainable transportation might be in the heart of Georgia.

Green Infrastructure

Recycled Tires Increase Longevity of Troup County, Georgia Road
Troup County, Georgia and The Ray are excited to announce that the Tom Hall Parkway paving project will use recycled tires mixed into the asphalt to increase road durability and reduce road noise.

Environment

Bioswales on The Ray
The Ray and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) have installed five to ten acres of native grasses and pollinator plant seeds in the median and northbound lane gore area of Exit 6 on I-85 near LaGrange, Georgia.

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