Trimble Enhances its TruETA Solution with New Add-On Modules for Improved Route Planning
HOUSTON - Trimble (NASDAQ : TRMB ) announced the introduction of enhancements to its TruETA solution for improved route planning. While estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) are not new to the trucking industry, the application adds a new dynamic to the solution—driver intent. The announcement was made at Trimble's third annual in.sight user conference + expo. Most TMS systems allow for visibility of a route's speed limits, traffic delays and weather factors, among other things. But, along with t...
Stantec Supports Local Community of Taylor, Arizona
Taylor, AZ, NYSE, TSX:STN: Stantec, a global design, engineering, consulting, and construction firm, is assisting the community of Taylor, Arizona, with a comprehensive drainage project for the town’s economically critical Taylor Rodeo Grounds in partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA). While Engineers Without Borders operates globally, this project is part of EWB-USA’s domestic Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) program. Stantec is helping to pilot the integration of corpora...
Game of Drones: ODS Launches Commercial Drone Services in Oxford
September 10, 2018 - Oxford Direct Services (ODS), the service delivery and commercial arm of Oxford City Council, today announced that it is to start providing drone-based services to include roof and building surveying, land mapping, aerial photography and filming. As far as is known, this is the first time a council owned organisation has brought drone services in-house and shows the innovative approach ODS is adopting to generate revenue since Oxford City Council created the wholly owned...
U.S. Department of Transportation Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and state officials joined the Federal Highway Administration’s Deputy Administrator Brandye Hendrickson and other FHWA officials to sign a “Memorandum of Understanding,” giving the Nebraska Department of Transportation greater control over certain federal environmental compliance reviews. “This is part of our ongoing effort to reduce the federal burden on states,” said Deputy Federal Highway Administrator Brandye L. Hendrickson. “Giving states a...
Governor Walker Announces Almost $16 Million in Awards for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Governor Scott Walker today announced that 29 agencies across the state will receive $15.7 million in funding for Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) projects. TAP projects are federally-funded, smaller scale transportation projects have a utilitarian purpose which expand travel choice, strengthen the local economy, improve the quality of life and protect the environment. “It’s important that both urban and rural residents have safe options to get to school and work,” says Governor Walke...
Climeon Wins New Order within Geothermal in Japan
Climeon has received a new order within geothermal heat power in Japan. Baseload Capital Sweden is purchasing additional Heat Power modules on the behalf of a newly started Heat Power operator. The order value amounts to SEK 19.5 million, excluding service fees and software licenses. In July 2018, Baseload Capital Sweden placed an order for Heat Power modules worth SEK 19.5 million. Baseload Capital has now placed an additional order amounting to SEK 19.5 million. All Heat Power modules have...
Lenox Road Corridor Plan Wins “Outstanding Planning Document” Award From the Georgia Planning Association
Atlanta – Today the Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID), in partnership with design and engineering firm Stantec, received the 2018 Outstanding Planning Document award for their Lenox Road Corridor Plan at the Georgia Planning Association (GPA) annual fall conference on Jekyll Island. Every year, GPA, an official chapter of the American Planning Association, hosts an annual conference where the organization recognizes local communities and regional commissions for their work to mak...
Focus on Highway Safety Earns Stokes the AAMVA Lifetime Achievement Award
ITD Chief Deputy Scott Stokes has spent his entire career advocating for highway safety issues, and that focus earned him the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). Watch video tribute to Scott. AAMVA presented the award to Stokes during their annual conference, Aug. 23 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stokes began with ITD in December of 1991 as a staff engineer in the bridge section at ITD headquarters, after some time spent in t...
Fluor-Led Joint Venture Opens Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in New York
IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the final span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which replaced the Tappan Zee Bridge, will open to drivers beginning Saturday, September 8, 2018, when all four lanes of eastbound traffic will shift to the new second span. The eastbound span will consist of four general purpose traffic lanes, two emergency shoulders, space for a dedicated bus lane and an advanced traffic monitoring system. The westbound bridge will remai...
Simon Kirby Joins Nichols as Associate Senior Advisor
Simon Kirby has joined The Nichols Group as an associate Senior Advisor, reporting to the Board and responsible for Strategic Advice. Simon held previous positions as Chief Operating Officer at Rolls-Royce plc and Cheif Executive at HS2 Ltd. Simon said “Nichols are an industry leading strategic consultancy supporting clients on many iconic projects across the world. I am very proud to join Nichols at an exciting time when they are growing and building a stronger reputation for meeting customer...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
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