BTS’s National Transportation Statistics Updated
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today updated National Transportation Statistics (NTS) – a web-only reference guide to national-level transportation data. NTS, updated quarterly, includes a wide range of national transportation information. NTS consists of more than 260 tables of national data of which 36 were updated today. This quarter’s updates are Transportation System (System Mileage Within the United States, U.S. Oil and Gas Pipeline Mileag...
Urban Solar Wins RFP to Supply Bus Stop Lighting Systems for Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Urban Solar is pleased to announce it has been awarded a three-year contract to supply its PV Stop lighting systems to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) after successfully winning a competitive solicitation. OCTA chose Urban Solar’s PV Stop to increase safety for riders, further enhancing its bus stop amenities. The PV Stop is a UL Listed solar powered system with high intensity LED lighting. More than 100 of Urban Solar’s PV Stops were successfully ins...
Georgia DOT Unveils Schedule for Major Mobility Investment Program
ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia Department of Transportation outlined an accelerated schedule for delivery of 11 major transportation infrastructure projects that will add capacity and improve mobility in several key regions around the state. These projects, valued at $11 Billion, are made possible by the Transportation Funding Act (TFA) of 2015, which is providing much needed funding for the repair, improvement and expansion of Georgia’s transportation infrastructure. Collectively referred to a...
U.S. Engineering and Project Management Firm CH2M Recognized for Contributions to $9.6 Billion Annual U.S.–Poland Trade and Economic Exchange
New York, NY–The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York recognized leaders of the multibillion dollar U.S. –Poland economic exchange during the 3rd Annual Polish-American Business Gala. More than 300 representatives of leading U.S., European, and Polish business organizations attended the event organized by the Trade and Investment Section of the Consulate. The U.S.-based engineering and project management firm CH2M and an online education platform Brainly.com received the 2017...
Delaware DOT Announces New Mobile App Features
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has made improvements to the DelDOT mobile app that are now available to all Apple and Android device users. "Our free mobile app has been downloaded nearly 60,000 times and is a great resource for anyone traveling around Delaware. We continue to add new features to the app to provide users with important information about our transportation system, and want to encourage everyone to take advantage of it," said Secretary of Transportation Jennif...
Emergency Relief From FHWA Helps Restore Transportation in States Across the Nation
Transportation becomes even more important when communities are struggling to recover from natural disasters and catastrophic failures. Federal support is often key to getting highways and bridges back up and running again. People often rely on these vital links in order to go about their daily lives. Businesses also need them to move their goods and reach customers. The $768.2 million provided under the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief (ER) program announced this we...
House Subcommittee Hears State DOT Perspectives on FAST Act Implementation
Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Mike Patterson told a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee that while state DOTs are making progress implementing portions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, Congress should honor the funding levels in that 2015 multi-year surface transportation bill and build on the FAST Act's foundation in any new transportation infrastructure investment package. Patterson testified before the Subcommittee on Highways...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces More Than $9 Million for Tribal Transportation Safety Improvements
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced today that 74 tribes in 20 states will receive more than $9 million for 77 projects from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)'s Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) to improve transportation safety on tribal lands. “Transportation is a key to accessing opportunity and we are committed to helping make travel safer on tribal roads,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “These funds will assist tribal communities in...
South Carolina DOT’s US 17 Median Highway Improvements Project Receives Engineering Excellence Award from the ACEC South Carolina
The US 17 Median Highway Improvements project received an Engineering Excellence in Transportation Award from the American Council of Engineers (ACEC) South Carolina Chapter. The project was also nominated by ACEC to compete at the national level, and winners will be announced at the ACEC’s 50th Anniversary EEA Dinner and Gala Award Ceremony on April 25, 2017. The US 17 Median Improvements project was led by the South Carolina Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Grand Strand...
Dewberry to Support the South Florida Freight and Passenger Rail Enhancement Project
Dewberry has been selected to perform surveys and provide grading, drainage, and track engineering design services for Veolia Transportation Maintenance and Infrastructure (VTMI, Inc.) under its design-build contract for new rail connections between the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway and the South Florida Rail Corridor (SFRC) in West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida. The work is part of the South Florida Freight and Passenger Rail Enhancement Project, which aims to enhance connectivity between...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
June Issue 2026
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