World-first electric vehicle eliminates carbon impact of large construction projects A new zero emission heavy transport vehicle has been created, which can remove the carbon impact of installing large infrastructure such as bridges, wind turbines…
Texas Department of Transportation Selects Woolpert for Three Separate Transportation, Water Contracts
The contracts, valued at a combined $20 million, support infrastructure needs across Houston and Dallas. HOUSTON (July 25, 2023) — The Texas Department…
Orlando International Airport deploys Tellabs Optical LAN for high-speed, future-proof, energy-saving gains
Orlando International Airport is one of the first airports to install 10 gigabit Passive Optical LAN for innovative high-speed, future-proof, and energy-efficient…
Groundbreaking e-scooter study shows surface transitions as most common hurdle
VTTI conducted the first large-scale naturalistic driving study of electric scooter riders. Photo by Jacob Levin for Virginia Tech. July 25, 2023 -- A historic study has provided first-time insights on electric scooters. In September 2019, Virginia…
Esri UC Audio Interviews
Ellie Wilder, HNTB Technology Solutions Center Gabe Svobodny, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, Utah Department of Natural Resources Todd Helt, GIS Analyst, Information Technology Brad Schutte, IT Manager City of Punta Gorda Teal Wyckoff, Associate…
Woolpert Hired to Design New Terminal at Huntingburg (Ind.) Regional Airport
The 6,000-square-foot facility incorporates sustainable design features and locally sourced materials. HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (July 20, 2023) — The Dubois County Airport Authority has contracted Woolpert to design a new 6,000-square-foot terminal at Huntingburg…
Five Ways Airports Can Prepare for Hurricanes
1. Secure the airfield and surrounding areas Tie down all aircraft, causeways, support vehicles, etc., and store all lightweight materials away from windows and low points of elevation. Heavy wind or severe flooding can cause stationary objects without these…
FAA Invests Nearly $92 Million to Help Airports Reach President’s Goal of Net Zero-Emissions by 2050
WASHINGTON – Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar panels, electric buses, charging stations…
SSSBA and West Virginia Department of Transportation Collaborate to Publish Standard Plans for Short Span Steel Bridges
WASHINGTON, DC – The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) and West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) teamed up to develop and publish standard bridge plans for composite rolled beam girders and composite plate girders. The plans…
ASU research ensures AV safety and reliability
By continuing to develop the safety of autonomous vehicles, faculty members at Arizona State University’s Fulton Schools are improving the experience of not only passengers and drivers but also pedestrians and the general public. Graphic by Erika Gronek/ASU…
