Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Wins House Approval, Public Works Association’s Applause
Washington D.C.—Minutes after the U.S. House approved the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the 30,000-member American Public Works Association applauded the action and commended lawmakers for taking a major, historic step towards improving American citizens’ quality of life. “Congress’ long-awaited approval of IIJA tonight is welcomed and applauded across the country by public works professionals,” said APWA President Stan Brown. “From 2003 to 2017, federal infrastructure...
ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer's Reaction to House Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
(WASHINGTON)— American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Dave Bauer issued the following statement: “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the most significant measure in more than 50 years to meaningfully address the condition and performance of the U.S. transportation network. “Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have demonstrated not only the importance of federal transportation infrastructure leadership, but that policymak...
American Council of Engineering Companies Statement on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “Last week, the leaders of America’s engineering firms gathered for our annual Fall Conference. During the week-long event, one topic dominated the discussion: when will Congress act on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act? Today, we finally have an answ...
Stantec and partners showcase autonomous vehicle technology at interactive event in Orlando, Florida
The event highlighted how municipalities can successfully deploy AV programs ORLANDO, FL - TSX, NYSE:STN Leading global design firm Stantec recently held an interactive event, showcasing autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions and demonstrating how Florida communities and municipalities can successfully deploy AV strategies. The event, An AV Adventure to Remember, took place on Sunday, November 7 in Orlando and was hosted by the firm’s Generation AV® practice along with partners Oceaneerin...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Saturday, November 6, 2021 “Earlier this evening, with support from members on both sides of the aisle, Congress passed the most significant investment in jobs and infrastructure in my lifetime. This is a remarkable achievement. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, along with the Build Back Better Framework, will deliver generational investments in the economy for working people. The infrastructure bill will rebuild and replace infrastructure that is decades, or even a century,...
AASHTO Praises Passage Of Historic Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON – The following is a formal statement from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials regarding passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. “AASHTO commends the House of Representatives for its passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a historic piece of legislation that provides a much-needed funding increase for highway, transit, highway safety, and rail programs,” said Jim Tymon,...
Infrastructure Bill Passes House, President Praises Passage
Late on November 5, the House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA by a vote of 228 to 206; an effort praised by President Biden (seen above) on November 6. [Above image via the White House] “[The IIJA] will create good-paying jobs that can’t be outsourced – jobs that will transform our transportation system with the most significant investments in passenger and freight rail, roads, bridges, ports, airports, and public t...
Stantec to lead design of new transit and public works operations and maintenance facility for City of Commerce
Facility to accommodate future city growth and transition to zero-emission bus fleet Commerce, CA - Global design firm Stantec is supporting the City of Commerce with the development of a new transit and public works operations and maintenance facility. The new facility will accommodate the current and future bus fleet to serve the city’s transit system’s needs, including the transition to zero-emission buses (ZEBs) in alignment with California’s clean energy mandates. The Commerce tr...
Wastewater survey tracks COVID-19 Delta variant in Reno/Sparks
Post-doctoral researcher Lin Li in the College of Engineering, processing samples in the lab, is part of the group conducting environmental surveillance of wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 virus in the Truckee Meadows. University of Nevada, Reno, Sparks and Washoe County continue research, surveillance RENO/SPARKS, Nevada – The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant has been successfully identified and tracked in Truckee Meadows wastewater since June 2021, establishing the monitoring...
Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Trades Support Program with Local Habitat for Humanity
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched a Trades Support pilot program with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. The goal of the program is to garner interest in the trades as a viable career path for youth and for individuals who have recently been out of the workforce. The pilot was held on October 14, 2021, at Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley’s workshop in Oakland, California. The day...
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