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Department of Transportation Announces $802 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events

September 17, 2024 - in Financial, Roads, Transportation

WASHINGTON – As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s coordinated approach to help states repair and rebuild roads and bridges, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced it is providing $802 million to 36 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.…

Siemens Mobility to establish America’s first high-speed rail production facility in Horseheads, New York

September 10, 2024 - in Rail, Transportation

American Pioneer 220, Copyright Brightline West     - Site represents an approx. $60 million investment  - Nearly 300,000 sq ft. facility…

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to Publish Draft SEIS Sept. 20

September 10, 2024 - in Bridges, News, Transportation

The Interstate Bridge Replacement program will publish its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) next Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Its release…

Annual rankings show improvements in EV public charging infrastructure but highlights persistent gaps across the US

September 9, 2024 - in Roads, Transportation

Only three US States and Washington, DC achieved optimal ratio of EVs to public chargers Charge points increased by 32% nationally as states work to meet growing EV demand Delaware and Los Angeles lead in state and metropolitan rankings of electric vehicle…

Slow & Steady Progress Repairing America’s Bridges, According to Latest Federal Government Data

September 5, 2024 - in Bridges, News, Transportation

States Dedicating 2021 Infrastructure Law Funds to 4,100+ Projects National and State Rankings Available: www.artbabridgereport.org   (WASHINGTON)— Nearly 221,800 U.S. bridges need major repair or replacement, an American Road & Transportation…

STV Celebrates the Successful Completion of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension Project

September 4, 2024 - in News, Projects, Transit

SEATTLE, WA – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, joins Sound Transit in celebrating the opening of the Lynnwood Link Extension, an 8.5-mile light rail route extending…

AREMA/NSBA Present Constructability, Fabrication Guidelines for Steel Railroad Bridges

September 4, 2024 - in Bridges, News, Rail, Transportation

CHICAGO - There’s a vital new resource available for anyone who designs steel railroad bridges, thanks to a collaboration between the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association and the National Steel Bridge Alliance. ​The document,…

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration

August 28, 2024 - in Financial, News, Transportation

Now, Biden-Harris Administration Awarding $521 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network WASHINGTON D.C. – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric…

FHWA Opens Applications for $800 Million in Funding to Reduce Climate Pollution from Transportation, Encourage Cleaner Construction Materials

August 28, 2024 - in News, Transportation

Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunity offered to new potential applicants     WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Department of Transportation is making available $800 million in funding under the Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program…

Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners Selects Stadler Rail Cars and Siemens Mobility Rail Signaling Technology for Proposed Fast, Green Line Connecting Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley & Westside

August 26, 2024 - in Corporate, News, Rail, Transportation

LOS ANGELES - Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) has announced that it has selected two key partners to provide essential infrastructure components for its transit development options to ease congestion through the I-405/Sepulveda corridor between…