Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE

Retired Vice President Transportation NC at AECOM
Former Secretary of NC Department of Transportation retired DOT Engr
Army Engineer - Professional Engineer

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

How Long Memories Killed the Most Expensive Road Project in State History https://t.co/8VzzNoLIYq

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

Remembering the sacrifice and service of all my Tropic Lightning teammates.

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

⚡ #ThrowbackThursday ⚡

In 2007, forces under command of the 25th Infantry Division in northern #Iraq continued their offensive against Al-Qaeda affiliated insurgents as part of the “Surge”.

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

For which we are eternally grateful.

[War Times @wartirnes]

D-Day in Color: The Filthy Thirteen Prepare for Normandy 🇺🇸

U.S. paratroopers of the 101st Airborne prepare for the Normandy invasion with war paint, heavy gear, and final briefings before boarding their C-47 aircraft.

Featuring the legendary “Filthy Thirteen” of the 506th PIR, with their signature Mohawks, face paint, and fearless reputation before jumping into occupied France.

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

@Kinza1278 Old bike bell

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Moving as one cohesive team. @USArmy #TropicLightning & the Philippine Army clear an objective during #JPMRCX. By synchronizing maneuvers to SEE, SENSE, & STRIKE, we build the interoperable land power required to respond to any crisis. #Salaknib

📸 Sgt. Nathan Arellano

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

That would cost half the current proposed project cost

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

Better option is a single managed lane with little interchange work, enhanced express bus service, ramp metering, and little to no new right of way. @Tracy_Hamm

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

Better option is a single managed lane with little interchange work, enhanced express bus service, ramp metering, and little to no new right of way. @Tracy_Hamm

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

This is not a well thought out suggestion. Blue line light rail already parallels the corridor. There has never been a commuter rail project successfully delivered in NC, much less one not on an existing rail line. @Tracy_Hamm can weigh in he knows area.
https://t.co/pZDhLSxHtV

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

This is not a well thought out suggestion. Blue line light rail already parallels the corridor. There has never been a commuter rail project successfully delivered in NC, much less one not on an existing rail line. @Tracy_Hamm can weigh in he knows area.
https://t.co/pZDhLSxHtV

[Tracy Hamm @Tracy_Hamm]

The Charlotte region first voted for toll lanes for I-77 South in 2007, then first voted to pursue it as a P3 project in 2014. CRTPO responded in 2014 by submitting the project to the STIP under the state's then-new Strategic Mobility Formula, and it has been funded for preliminary engineering in every STIP cycle since. What was "unfunded" were ROW and construction, in part due to the Strategic Transportation Investments law's roughly $600 million corridor cap. This cap did not bode well for a project then estimated at over $1 billion, a figure that has since ballooned to over $3 billion. The P3 funding mechanism was intended to close the project's vast funding gap, and the Board of County Commissioners, City Council and CRTPO embraced it every step of the way. Until this month, or in the case of #MeckBOCC, last fall, when some were suddenly shocked that a 19-year vision for I-77 South was coming to reality and that widening the corridor would result in a (*checks notes*) wider corridor. But you know all of this commissioner, so let's not gaslight the region into thinking NCDOT can simply revert construction back to unfunded. To be sure, that's a question for them, but from a layman's standpoint, it would appear it's no longer possible to keep this project in the STIP since the region no longer supports its scope (toll lanes) or funding mechanism (P3). NCDOT plans and delivers what the state's MPOs and RPOs request. At present, they officially have no idea what that means for I-77 South. But if you already know NCDOT's position on this, then by all means, share that as well. Otherwise, let's hold on wishful statements that do not align with known facts as Charlotte, Mecklenburg and the state writ large continue to come to grips with the potentially devastating consequences of rescission over the long term. #I77 #I5718 #clt

[Jack Danger @JackDangerLIVE]

The world now has flying cars.

Would you want to drive one high up in the air?

How weird would it be to start seeing lots of people above you in the sky?

[National Guard @NationalGuard]

Happy Armed Forces Day! Today, we honor the sacrifice that the defense of liberty requires. To those serving here at home and around the world, thank you.

[Major General (Retired) Jim Trogdon PE @DOT_Trogdon]

@elizai69 Poor, floor

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

@USArmy Soldiers push through steep terrain at #JPMRCX to SUSTAIN forces & maintain COMMAND & CONTROL. #TropicLightning builds readiness alongside the Philippine Army, proving terrain will never stop our combined alliance. #Salaknib

📷: Sgt. Duke Edwards
#ArchipelagicDefense

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

@USArmy #TropicLightning Soldiers from 2-27 IN advance at #JPMRCX. Maneuvering to SEE, SENSE, & STRIKE, sharpens our combined forces alongside the Philippine Army, strengthens our 75-year alliance. #Salaknib

📸Sgt. Duke Edwards, Sgt. Taylor Gray, Sgt. Jason Palacios

[Secretary of the Army @SecArmy]

This Armed Forces Day, I’d like to recognize our Soldiers as our @USArmy’s greatest asset. I think about them every day, and getting to meet them across five continents is what makes this job so meaningful. Each time, I see the same thing. Discipline, pride, and a commitment to getting better every day. Proud to serve alongside them.

[TESLARATI @Teslarati]

Downloading FSD v14.3.3 now!

[The Charlotte Observer @theobserver]

3 NC metros have among the worst driving commutes in the US. Here’s where & why https://t.co/4GE3ulYHCw

[The News & Observer @newsobserver]

Cary named No. 1 best place to live in NC. Here’s what to know https://t.co/mAlRLksPB9

[Steve Harrison @Sharrison_WFAE]

After Charlotte's stunning 6-5 vote to end its support for I77 toll lanes, the city still needs two other local governments to come along. Most likely candidates: Mecklenburg County and Matthews. Their support will end the toll lanes, in present form: https://t.co/l1BKgV2I01

[Triad Business Journal @TriadBizJournal]

Council, in 6-5 vote, drops support for I-77 project. https://t.co/TLjz8KtyTM