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Autodesk Update: What’s New in InfraWorks (2018.1)

July 31, 2017 - in News, Products, Technology

Only just 2.5 months ago, we released new capabilities in InfraWorks (2018.0). Here we are again, with some more good stuff to share with you in this latest rev of InfraWorks. But first of all, if you already subscribe to InfraWorks, you can get…

Surface Transportation: A Comprehensive Plan Could Facilitate Implementation of a National Performance Management Approach

July 31, 2017 - in Financial, News

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently issued the last of six interrelated rules to implement a new performance-based approach to federal…

U.S. DOT Recognizes American Heroes in Transportation

July 31, 2017 - in News, People

This week the White House is celebrating the work of American Heroes across the country. Here at the U.S. Department of Transportation, we also want to…

ADOT-Sponsored Construction Academy Provides Gateway to Careers

July 31, 2017 - in News, People

PHOENIX – Thirty-one individuals seeking a hand up obtained entry-level positions as flaggers on construction projects, paying $13 to $19 per hour, thanks to free training provided by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Those who took part in the flagger-certification…

Trimble Introduces New Android Application for Field Surveying and Data Collection

July 27, 2017 - in News, Products, Technology

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today Trimble® Penmap® for Androidâ„¢, a cloud-connected application for field surveying and high-accuracy Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection that works on mobile handhelds, smartphones…

Water Treatment Needs Take Center Stage With Komax

July 27, 2017 - in News, Products, Water

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Municipalities have faced a number of critical water issues over the last few years, but Komax Systems has the answer for many - their Wafer Static Mixer. When Space is an Issue The need for upgrades is a big part of the problem…

Stakeholders in Global Smart City Market Seek New Funding Models to Monetize Projects

July 27, 2017 - in Financial, News

SANTA CLARA, Cal.– The capital-intensive task of transforming cities into seamless ecosystems is prompting governments to explore revenue sources beyond internal bodies and join hands with financial intermediaries and private investors. With the rising connectedness…

U.S. Department of Transportation Appoints Two New Members to WMATA Board of Directors

July 27, 2017 - in People, Transit, Transportation

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the appointment of two new Federal representatives, each with considerable transportation and infrastructure expertise, to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)…

Panel Sends USDOT Bill to House With Cuts, After Challenge on Infrastructure

July 27, 2017 - in Financial, News

​​The full House Appropriations Committee on July 17 approved a fiscal 2018 transportation funding bill that would make cuts in transit assistance and end the popular TIGER grants, after brushing aside a push by minority Democrats to add an infrastructure…

Congress Deciding on Future Federal Spending in Infrastructure and Science

July 25, 2017 - in Financial, News

The House Appropriations Committee had a busy week, passing the remaining five (out of 12) appropriations bills this week, part of the process Congress goes through to create the federal budget. Here are the highlights of the bills affecting infrastructure…