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Linear infrastructure projects are a specific type where the facility is built to connect locations together, including:

 Roads, highways, and bridges

 Power lines

 Pipelines (water, sewage, oil)

 Rail lines

 Public transportation (subways, rapid transit)

In many ways, linear infrastructure projects are similar to standard infrastructure projects except that they will have multiple stakeholders and a greater reach of environmental and social impacts along the route. This raises the complexity of integrating sustainability into the project because many communities will be impacted, and there will be both winners and losers along the route of the infrastructure. They can bring a flow of goods, services, and people that stimulate the local economy. At the same time, linear infrastructure can bring social disruptions, noise, and pollution. Integrating sustainability into these projects can help to better manage both negative and positive impacts.