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Carl Martland’s book draws on CEE subject he developed

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Senior Research Associate (retired) Carl Martland, has a new book out titled, “Toward More Sustainable Infrastructure: Project Evaluation for Planners and Engineers” (Wiley 2011). BasToward More Sustainable Infrastructure: Project Evaluation for Planners and Engineersed on a subject he developed and taught at MIT (1.011 Project Evaluation), the book prepares readers to “evaluate projects based on an appreciation of the needs of society, the potential for sustainable development and recognition of the problems that may result from poorly conceived or poorly implemented projects and programs.” Martland, a railroad transportation specialist, was quoted in an article appearing in the Boston Globe Feb. 14 about the new CSX railyard in Worcester, which uses cranes to lift and move cargo containers between railcars and trucks, rather than the older, less efficient forklift-like sideloaders.