The Ray

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

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Green Infrastructure

The Ray & UT Austin Unveil Solar Mapping Tool for Interstates
Each of the lower 48-states now have access to projections of how much solar energy could be generated on their interstate exits.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Proves Fertile Ground for Ecological Innovation on I-85 in Georgia
UGA Researcher, Matthew Quirey is examining the various ways that The Ray's Landscape Lab on Interstate 85 is utilizing experimental planting designs in the right-of-way, producing not only environmental benefits, but also potential financial outcomes.

Green Infrastructure

Near vs. Far Field Wireless EV Charging
The future of transportation is electric. The full transition to electric vehicles, will require infrastructure supporting long road trips, ground shipping delivery services, and movement of goods across the country.

Green Infrastructure

New Solar-Powered EV Charging Station on I-85 in Georgia Delivers 300% More Power
The Ray, Donovan Energy, and ABB have partnered to upgrade the solar-powered electric vehicle charging station located at the visitor information center (VIC) located off Interstate 85 in West Point, Georgia. This station replaces the original solar-powered EV charging station that The Ray installed with Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in 2015--the first in the Southeast.

Events, Media & Communications

The Ray’s Highway of The Future Experience at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
From March 10th through the 14th, The Ray is partnering with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to bring The Ray to CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America’s largest construction trade show, in Las Vegas.

Green Infrastructure

Georgia DOT, UGA and The Ray Test Alternatives to Traditional Land Management Strategies on I-85
Georgia Department of Transportation, The Ray, and the University of Georgia’s College of Environment + Design are pleased to provide a major update to the living vegetative lab spanning the diamond interchanges at Exit 6 on Interstate-85.

Green Infrastructure

First U.S. Solar Road Gets a Technical Upgrade - More Energy Production Expected
The Ray, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), and international infrastructure innovator Colas have unveiled an upgraded version of the Wattway solar road at the Visitor Information Center located at Exit 1 on Interstate 85 in Southwest Georgia.

Green Infrastructure

“Connected Roads” Lane Markings on The Ray to Improve Driver Safety & Facilitate Safe Testing of Self-Driving Vehicles
The Georgia DOT, 3M and The Ray announced that all lanes of the 13 miles of Interstate 85, from the Georgia-Alabama border to Exit 13-LaGrange, are now marked with 3M’s Connected Roads All Weather Elements striping technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Liberty Tire Recycling to Match First $5,000 Donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day
Liberty Tire Recycling announced today that they will be matching the first $5,000 donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day, December 3, 2019.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Receives Recognition and Accolades for Smart, Sustainable Highway in Georgia
Atlanta Magazine, The Shorty Awards and Newsweek honor the innovative P4 building the future highway, today.

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