Since 2004, there have been 10 hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean that have each caused over $20 billion in damage. Since the late 1800s, sea levels have risen by 10 inches (250mm) and are expected to continue to rise, according to the National Aeronautics and Scape Administration (NASA). Because of this, Departments of Transportation, transit authorities, and private owners have decided it is necessary to add robustness and reliability to new and existing infrastructure, some of which are over 100 years old. …