WASHINGTON - In response to Hurricane Harvey’s massive destruction of infrastructure and disruption of much needed off-shore gas and petroleum production and distribution, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has issued a Regional Declaration…
Williams, Formerly of Maryland DOT, Takes Deputy Administrator Position at FTA
The Trump administration announced Aug. 29 that former Maryland transit official K. Jane Williams is now deputy administrator of the Federal Transit Administration,…
Julie Hampden Joins HNTB’s Environmental Planning Practice as Science Project Manager
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Julie Hampden joined HNTB Corporation’s growing Environmental Planning practice as science project manager, serving as one of the…
Patrick Allen Joins HNTB’s Rail Systems Team as Manager of Vehicle Solutions
BOSTON – Patrick Allen, PE, joined HNTB Corporation’s national rail systems team as manager of vehicle and rolling stock products, which include locomotives, passenger cars and other rolling components of rail systems. He is based in the firm’s Boston…
Bentley Systems to Present Its Bridge Solutions at IABSE 2017 Symposium in Vancouver, Canada
What: Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, will be presenting and demonstrating Bentley’s bridge solutions at the 2017 IABSE (International Association for Bridge &…
FHWA Sends Texas $25M in Emergency Funds
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Aug. 29 that she directed Federal Highway Administration officials to provide Texas with $25 million in quick-response emergency relief funds to help repair traffic lights, signage and flood-damaged roads and…
Harvey Cripples Transportation Systems for Large Region, With National Impact
Hurricane Harvey's devastation in Texas and other areas brought transportation systems to a standstill for days, and promised to leave a growing toll as infrastructure damages can be counted when flood waters recede. The killer storm also left a growing toll…
Automatic Emergency Relief from FTA Regulatory Requirements Applicable to Hurricane Harvey Response and Recovery
Transit agencies may take actions, such as providing service for evacuations, returning evacuees from shelters to their homes, transporting utility workers, and providing service to shelter residents, as long as these actions are directly related to Hurricane…
Prince Albert to Receive Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Avondale, PA - On the eve of Stroud Water Research Center’s 50th anniversary, the 2017 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence will be presented to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco at The Water’s Edge, the Stroud Center’s premiere fundraising…
