Q-Free Launches New Website with Customer-Focused View to Solve Modern Traffic Mobility Challenges
Company creates new user experience focused on holistic solutions for smarter, safer, more sustainable transportation. OSLO, Norway – Q-Free (OSE: QFR), a global leader in mobility solutions for smart city infrastructure, today announced the launch of a new website to provide a more holistic, integrated and easy-to-understand customer experience that reflects the company’s overall global mission of solving modern traffic mobility challenges and delivering innovative smart city solutions. T...
Woolpert’s David Wegner Named to Water Resources Research Center Advisory Committee
This appointment will provide opportunities to address national water-related issues and will support Woolpert's long-term goal of integrating engineering expertise with public policy. TUCSON, Arizona (Sept. 2, 2020) — Woolpert Senior Strategic Consultant David Wegner has been named to the External Advisory Committee for the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) at the University of Arizona. The WRRC is part of the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) network, which addresses water...
Tennessee DOT Selects Woolpert for Statewide Photogrammetry and Mapping Services Contract
The firm will provide on-call geospatial services for the design and construction of state roadways. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Woolpert has been selected by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to provide on-call photogrammetric and mapping services to support the design and construction of roadways throughout the state. The three-year contract has a ceiling of $5 million. Woolpert Geospatial Program Director Sam Moffat said the firm will provide orthoimagery and lidar, digital terr...
METRO Named Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year
METRO has received a national award recognizing the transit agency's numerous achievements over the last three years. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has honored the Authority with its 2020 "Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award." METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert made the announcement at the transit authority's August board meeting. Lambert commended staff for its contributions to the organization and the community, and thanked Board members for their...
Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) approved U.S. Bike Route (USBR) 30 and USBR 230 as Wisconsin’s first nationally designated bicycle routes. The 269-mile USBR 30 crosses the state from east to west. It begins in Milwaukee, at Lake Michigan, and ends in Bluff Siding, on the Mississippi River. The route uses multiple types of existing bicycling infrastructure, including: state and county bike trails local roads and bike paths state and...
HDR Developing Actionable Plan for Increasing Electric Vehicle Readiness in Steamboat Springs
OMAHA, Neb. — The City of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has hired HDR to develop an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. The purpose of the plan is to encourage EV adoption by citizens and fleet operators by identifying barriers and developing actions items to remove them. The ultimate goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. HDR’s team brings deep experience with emerging technology, zero emissions vehicles and strategic communications. Adoption of electric vehicles requires consideration o...
Adani ranked as the largest solar power generation owner in the world
DALLAS, Texas - The latest ranking of global solar companies by Mercom Capital ranks the Adani Group as the #1 global solar power generation asset owner in terms of operating and off-taker contracted solar projects. Adani’s renewable energy portfolio exceeds the total capacity installed by the entire United States solar industry in 2019 and will displace over 1.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide over the life of its assets. The group is one of the most fully integrated solar players in the world,...
Applanix Introduces Next Generation OEM Solution for Direct Georeferencing of Airborne Sensor Data
Hardware and Software Solution Provides Unparalleled Accuracy and Performance for Systems Integrators RICHMOND HILL, CANADA — Applanix, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), introduced today the Trimble® AP+ Air OEM solution for Direct Georeferencing of airborne sensor data. The solution enables users to accurately and efficiently produce maps and 3D models without the use of ground control points. The Trimble AP+ Air is a powerful solution for manned platforms yet small enough for use on Unmanned...
Hexagon Selected for Innovate UK Rail Infrastructure Artificial Intelligence Project
Project will automate railway structure identification and measurement for Network Rail (Norcross, GA. USA) Innovate UK, the country’s innovation agency, has selected Hexagon’s Geospatial division to conduct a research project that will result in faster and higher-precision mapping of railway infrastructure through the use of artificial intelligence. The project is funded by Network Rail, the owner and operator of Great Britain’s railway infrastructure, under its R&D portfolio and delivered by...
Trimble Announces the Next Evolution of its Flagship GNSS Solution
Trimble R12i GNSS Receiver Incorporates Robust Tilt Compensation to Increase Productivity for Land Surveyors SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® R12i GNSS receiver, the latest addition to its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) portfolio. The Trimble R12i incorporates Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-based tilt compensation using Trimble TIP™ technology, which enables points to be measured or staked out while the survey rod is tilted, empowering land s...