AASHTO Board Approves 10 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Policy Resolutions
The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials approved 10 detailed resolutions outlining the surface transportation funding policy positions the organization plans to support as that key federal legislation needs to be reauthorized in 2020. [Above photo by Cathy Morrison/MoDOT.] The current 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation or FAST Act is set to expire in September 2020 and proposed reauthorization legislation that would replace...
BigLever CEO to Spotlight Feature-based Product Line Engineering Advances in A&D Industries at National Defense Industrial Association Conference
AUSTIN, Texas - BigLever Software, the long-standing leader in the Product Line Engineering (PLE) field, announced today that its CEO, Dr. Charles Krueger, will be presenting at the National Defense Industrial Association’s (NDIA) 22nd Annual Systems and Mission Engineering Conference, taking place Oct. 21-24 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, Tampa, Florida. Krueger will share insights into the Feature-based PLE approach that is rapidly gaining traction and delivering significant benefits in aerospa...
Dynamic Infrastructure implements deep AI technology to prevent bridges and tunnels from collapsing
The New York and Tel Aviv based startup Dynamic Infrastructure is implementing the world's first deep-learning solution which allows bridge and tunnel owners and operators to obtain visual diagnosis of the assets they manage. The system provides live, cloud-based, 3D views of the bridge or tunnel and automatically alerts when changes are detected in maintenance and operation conditions - before the issues evolve into large-scale failures. With huge Opex and Capex positive impact, Dynamic Infras...
U.S. Battery Scientists Prepare to Boost Power and Lifetime of Advanced Lead Batteries
Technical Roadmap Charts Research Program to Create Next Generation Technology DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - Researchers have unveiled a program designed to produce high performance batteries in the United States (U.S.) for renewables energy storage and improved hybrid electric cars. The Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI) has published the program in an innovation roadmap for advanced lead batteries which sets out research priorities for the next three years. U.S. members of the Consort...
Katie Whitney joins HNTB Corporation in Kansas City as Human Resources manager
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Katie Whitney, PHR, SHRM-CP, joined HNTB Corporation as human resources manager, supporting offices in Kansas City, Mo., Overland Park and Mission, Kan., as well as the firm’s enterprise operations unit. She provides support in all areas of human resources, including talent acquisition and management, employee relations, benefits, compensation and data analytics. She is based in the firm’s Kansas City, Mo., office. “Katie is a trusted human resources adviser and skille...
IDOT Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative Grants
Madison, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 229 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $99.2 million in state matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative High-quality local roads and bridges are an important part of our formula for attracting jobs, growing our economy, and building strong communities,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Our fully-funded N...
ACEC Sets Bold New Course With Strategic Plan Promoting the Essential Value of Engineering to Society
Washington, DC - The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the association of the nation’s engineering industry – adopted an aggressive new strategic plan this week that will support the industry’s critical role in addressing climate change, transportation safety, sustainable energy and other priorities in the built environment. The plan puts greater emphasis on research to drive thought leadership and proactive advocacy to assist policymakers and the industry to develop innovative...
Paul N. Wageman Elected Chair of DART Board of Directors
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has elected Paul N. Wageman of Plano as their chair for a two-year term. Wageman was appointed in 2012 by the Plano City Council to represent the city on the DART Board of Directors. He is a past Chairman of the North Texas Tollway Authority and is presently a shareholder at the Dallas law firm of Winstead P.C. Dallas representative Michele Wong Krause was elected vice chair. Wong Krause is a Dallas attorney and owner of the Wong Krau...
Rebuilt Monroe Street Bridge Now Open to D.C. Traffic
The new Brookland area railroad overpass eliminates bridge deficiencies and improves vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian safety. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Replacement of the deteriorated Monroe Street Bridge, NE, which connects the neighborhoods of Brookland and University Heights, is complete. WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, provided the District of Columbia, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) with construction management services for the projec...
Declaration of the Helsinki Impact Conference: Helsinki, Tallinn and Stockholm spur the solving of global challenges
Helsinki invited other cities and collaboration partners to take systemic and rapid actions in solving global challenges. The joint declaration was signed on 10 October 2019 in Helsinki as a conclusion to the Helsinki Impact Conference. During the two-day Helsinki Impact Conference, policy makers, urban planners and researchers of the cities discussed the role of the cities in the future. As a result of the conference, the leaders of Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn, as well as the Europea...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
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June Issue 2026
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