Hurricane Katrina: Performance of Transportation Systems

Prepared by the Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering of ASCE with support from the Mid-America Earthquake Center.

This TCLEE Monograph offers a thorough and compelling account of Hurricane Katrina’s devastating impact upon the Gulf Coast’s major transportation systems. Although the failure of the New Orleans levees attracted considerable media attention, the region's bridge, railroad, and roadway infrastructure also suffered significant damage. This report comprehensivel…