TDOT Awards Contract on the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge Repair
MEMPHIS – Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Clay Bright announced today the emergency bridge repair project has been awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure Group. The selection was based on qualifications, experience, and availability of personnel and equipment. The contractor is expected to start work as early as Wednesday. The repair will be performed in two phases. Both phases will need to be completed before traffic can re-open on the bridge. At this point, we are unable to pr...
Worldwide Transport Activity to Double, Emissions to Rise Further
Latest projections presented at global summit of transport ministers Global transport activity will more than double by 2050, and traffic emissions will rise by 16% compared to 2015 - even if existing commitments to decarbonise transport are fully implemented. Any currently expected emissions reductions will be more than offset by the increased demand for transport. However, transport CO2 emissions can be cut by almost 70% over the 2015-50 period with the right policies. A reduction...
Video: AASHTO 2021 Benefits of Transportation Report
This video outlines AASHTO’s report – entitled “The Benefits of Transportation: The 2021 Round-Up of State DOT Solutions that Deliver Benefits to Communities and Citizens.” This report and its supporting website showcase specific state departments of transportation projects and programs that support economic development and improve people’s lives. AASHTO bases its transportation policy recommendations upon transportation serving as the key facilitator for a higher purpose: to provide the safest...
National Traffic Study Shows Driving and Accidents Plummeted In 2020
Vermont, Utah and Ohio buck national trend as accidents outpace drop in miles driven San Francisco, CA – Go Safe Labs today released its inaugural quarterly traffic safety report revealing that driving miles and frequency dropped in 2020 after shelter in place orders were enacted nationwide. The non-profit transportation safety group’s report also found that small drops in travel have generated large decreases in total accident occurrences (~15-55%), a trend that may continue as a large...
Stantec selected to lead autonomous vehicle deployment at Las Vegas Medical District
Advanced mobility program will include autonomous vehicles connected to the wider intelligent transportation system EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY; LAS VEGAS, NV- NYSE, TSX: STN: The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada has selected global design firm Stantec to lead the implementation of the GoMed Program – its vision for safer and more efficient travel to, from, and within the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD). The advanced mobility program will include planning and...
Video: Port of Long Beach – The Green Port Through the Years
The Port of Long Beach unveiled an interactive timeline highlighting key milestones in the landmark policy that became a global model for sustainable goods movement. The timeline chronicles the Port of Long Beach’s transformation as it fulfilled its promise to deliver a cleaner harbor, soil and skies while still fostering economic activity during a time of unprecedented change and expansion of the global shipping industry.
Lonsdale Rail Awarded £8m Paddington Square fit-out
Mace has awarded Lonsdale Rail, part of the Michael Lonsdale Group, the MEPFC LUL fit-out for the Paddington Square development. Works will integrate London Underground's existing Bakerloo Line tube station at Paddington, with a new entrance underneath the Paddington Cube building. The new tube entrance is part of a £65m investment in transport and public realm on the Paddington Square development. John Kennedy, Project Director at Mace, is "delighted to have Lonsdale Rail on board with Ma...
Velodyne Lidar Launches Breakthrough Intelligent Infrastructure Solution
Rutgers University Selects Velodyne’s Solution as Cornerstone Technology for New Jersey Department of Transportation Smart City Project SAN JOSE, Calif. – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today launched its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution designed to solve some of the most challenging and pervasive infrastructure problems. This new solution combines Velodyne’s award-winning lidar sensors and Bluecity’s powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software to monitor traffic networks a...
Video: Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in Transportation
Throughout America’s history, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have made substantial contributions in transportation through profound perseverance and self-determination. In this AASHTO Transportation TV video, we bring you the stories of the Chinese Railroad Workers, Major Arthur Chin, Fmr. USDOT Sec. Norman Mineta, and Jessica Cox, pioneers whose sacrifices and contributions helped to fundamentally transform America’s transportation system.
National Traffic Study Shows Driving and Accidents Plummeted In 2020
Go Safe Labs whitepaper offers new insight into traffic patterns in unusual pandemic year San Francisco, CA – Go Safe Labs today released its inaugural quarterly traffic safety report revealing that driving miles and frequency dropped in 2020 after shelter in place orders were enacted nationwide. The non-profit transportation safety group’s report also found that small drops in travel have generated large decreases in total accident occurrences (~15-55%), a trend that may continue as a l...
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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