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Sustainability Initiatives

 


Sustainability Initiatives

peregrine_falcon_2.jpgPeregrine Falcons formerly made their home beneath the old Innerbelt Bridge. The #GVVBridge team has worked closely with the Ohio Department of Wildlife to provide the utmost care in dealing with the animals. 

 Learn About our "Green" Initiatives in this Short Video

 Awards & Recognition
  • Who to Watch in Sustainability
    In 2013, the project team was recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business at the "Who to Watch" in Sustainability Forum.
  • Environmental Excellence Award
    In 2013, the project was awarded by the Federal Highway Administration for its environmental leadership & "Green 7" approach to sustainability.

 Historic Sustainability Summaries
  • Sustainability Summary Archive
    View a complete list of all sustainability summaries associated with construction of the westbound George V. Voinovich Bridge.

 Sustainability Tools
  • INVEST
    The project team is using the Federal Highway Administration "Infrastructure Voluntary Evaluation Sustainability Tool," or INVEST, to gauge its environmental impact during the project. Construction of the westbound bridge was awarded "Gold" level status and construction of the eastbound bridge was awarded "Platinum" status - the highest level achievable!
  • CCG2 Final INVEST Report
    The eastbound George V. Voinovich Bridge project was awarded "Platinum" status - the highest level achievable! You can check out the copy of the report which outlines how the team achieved the highest level.
  • April 2015 INVEST Status Update
    Click on the link to view the most recent information on how the George V. Voinovich Bridge team is working to achieve "Platinum" level sustainability status using INVEST.