Streamlining Automated Inspection Technology for Transportation
Avitas Systems, a GE Venture, provides state-of-the-art, robotic based autonomous and semi-autonomous inspection management, smart scheduling, and safety compliance. The Avitas Systems cloud based platform uploads inspection data from a wide variety of sensors, fuses the data with regulatory and external sources, such as weather, and outputs advanced risk-based insights that are accessible 24/7 via an online inspection interface and mobile application. The Avitas Systems solution protects asse...
U.S. DOT Announces $7.7 Million for First Round of Regional University Transportation Center Grants
WASHINGTON: As part of the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has selected the University of Maine, Rutgers University, and Pennsylvania State University for regional grants authorized under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act for fiscal years 2016-2020. All three UTCs will receive their first-year funding now: Region 1: University of Maine – Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center: $2,570,600 Regi...
Neste and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are Collaborating to Drive Sustainable Aviation Operations
Neste, the leading renewable products producer and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), a global leader in airport sustainability are collaborating in an effort to reduce air pollution, especially carbon dioxide emissions, from aircraft at DFW. Both parties share the view that environmental awareness is growing globally and actions to combat climate change are needed in aviation, the fastest growing means of transport in the world today. “We are happy to partner up with leaders such...
Kats Joins WSP as Business Development Manager
LOS ANGELES — Steven Kats has been named business development manager for the Los Angeles transportation and infrastructure business of WSP USA, formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new position, Mr. Kats will work closely with the firm’s Los Angeles office staff and regional leadership to achieve annual sales goals, develop and implement tactical action plans and client relation management plans, and lead key external initia...
Julie Wienberg Rejoins HNTB as Aviation Project Director and Vice President
KANSAS CITY – Julie Wienberg, NCARB, has rejoined HNTB Corporation as aviation project director and vice president, serving as aviation group leader for HNTB’s architecture practice. Wienberg focuses on strategic planning, client service and providing support and advisory services to HNTB’s national aviation practice and to clients in the development of public-private partnerships. Wienberg brings extensive experience in developing, managing and leading project teams, with more than 20 years...
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association to Form
Reston, VA - A new trade and professional association of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) practitioners, the SUE Association, is being formed and an organizing conference will be held on Thursday, July 26 at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Washington, DC. The intent of the SUE association is to fill a niche for firms and individuals engaged in providing SUE services, as well as allied stakeholders. The SUE Association is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and increasing client understanding...
Soo Locks Improvements Finally Gaining Momentum?
Long-sought improvements and upgrades to Michigan's Soo Locks complex in Sault Ste. Marie, considered a vital linchpin to the nation’s economy and national security, appears to finally be getting some long overdue attention on multiple fronts, according to Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) National Legislative Counsel John Kran. “The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 by a 408 to 2 vote,” Kran said. “At the same time – Michigan’s Congressional deleg...
GPA Sees Busiest May for Total Tons, TEUs
Savannah, Ga. - The Port of Savannah handled 3 million tons of cargo in May, an increase of 8.9 percent or 247,671 tons compared the same month a year ago. Total cargo crossing all terminals reached 3.22 million tons. "Our May numbers reflect strong performances in breakbulk and containerized trade, showing growing global demand for both retail goods and manufacturing inputs," said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. Last month was GPA's busiest May ever and the second busiest mo...
EU Reinforces Position at the Forefront of Global Energy Transformation, Says IRENA
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) decision to increase its renewable energy target from 27 per cent to 32 per cent by 2030, highlighting that the move reinforces the EU’s position at the forefront of energy transformation and reflects the new economics of renewable energy. Responding to the announcement made by the European Commission today, Mr. Amin said: “The EU’s decision to increase...
The U.S. Bicycle Route System Grows to 26 States and Over 13,000 Miles
MISSOULA, MONT., June 12, 2018 — With the designation of USBR 50, Nevada becomes the 26th state to join the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS). Missouri and Kansas joined forces to designate USBR 66, becoming the first states to officially designate the historic “Mother Road” for bicycling. In Pennsylvania, two new U.S. Bicycle Routes - USBR 30 and USBR 36 - connect cyclists across the state from Ohio to New York. And in Georgia, the designation of the first segment of USBR 15 means a bike-friend...
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