Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association to Form
Reston, VA - A new trade and professional association of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) practitioners, the SUE Association, is being formed and an organizing conference will be held on Thursday, July 26 at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Washington, DC. The intent of the SUE association is to fill a niche for firms and individuals engaged in providing SUE services, as well as allied stakeholders. The SUE Association is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and increasing client understanding...
Soo Locks Improvements Finally Gaining Momentum?
Long-sought improvements and upgrades to Michigan's Soo Locks complex in Sault Ste. Marie, considered a vital linchpin to the nation’s economy and national security, appears to finally be getting some long overdue attention on multiple fronts, according to Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) National Legislative Counsel John Kran. “The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 by a 408 to 2 vote,” Kran said. “At the same time – Michigan’s Congressional deleg...
GPA Sees Busiest May for Total Tons, TEUs
Savannah, Ga. - The Port of Savannah handled 3 million tons of cargo in May, an increase of 8.9 percent or 247,671 tons compared the same month a year ago. Total cargo crossing all terminals reached 3.22 million tons. "Our May numbers reflect strong performances in breakbulk and containerized trade, showing growing global demand for both retail goods and manufacturing inputs," said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. Last month was GPA's busiest May ever and the second busiest mo...
EU Reinforces Position at the Forefront of Global Energy Transformation, Says IRENA
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) decision to increase its renewable energy target from 27 per cent to 32 per cent by 2030, highlighting that the move reinforces the EU’s position at the forefront of energy transformation and reflects the new economics of renewable energy. Responding to the announcement made by the European Commission today, Mr. Amin said: “The EU’s decision to increase...
The U.S. Bicycle Route System Grows to 26 States and Over 13,000 Miles
MISSOULA, MONT., June 12, 2018 — With the designation of USBR 50, Nevada becomes the 26th state to join the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS). Missouri and Kansas joined forces to designate USBR 66, becoming the first states to officially designate the historic “Mother Road” for bicycling. In Pennsylvania, two new U.S. Bicycle Routes - USBR 30 and USBR 36 - connect cyclists across the state from Ohio to New York. And in Georgia, the designation of the first segment of USBR 15 means a bike-friend...
Vehicle and Passenger Ferry in Operation to Provide Travelers with a Mobility Option to Cross the Mississippi River During Sabula Bridge Construction
SABULA, Iowa – During the closure of the bridge between Sabula, Iowa and Savanna, Ill., the Iowa DOT has implemented a vehicle and passenger ferry to allow travelers another option to cross the Mississippi River. The maiden voyage took place, June 12 at noon and started at the Savanna side of the river. The trip to Sabula took approximately 15 minutes. The reverse trip from Sabula to Savanna took about 25 minutes. Trip length differences are due to the direction and current of the river. On the...
Keith Ludwig Elected as Board President for Society of American Military Engineers, Philadelphia Post
Keith Ludwig, PLS, has been elected president of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Philadelphia post. Ludwig has been an active member of the Philadelphia SAME post for more than 12 years and has served on the board of directors for nine. He previously served on a committee for SAME’s Signature Event, which supports local disabled veterans through various nonprofits, including the Travis Manion Foundation. Ludwig is chair of the program committee and a member of the audit and...
Musk Poised to Move Fast on O'Hare Express
Elon Musk today laid out an ambitious timetable for getting his proposed high-speed transit between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport up and running, saying he's prepared to begin actual construction “in three to four months” after receiving final government approvals. And at a press conference with Mayor Rahm Emanuel at Block 37, where the proposal formally was unveiled, Musk said he has a name for the 17-mile pair of tunnels that would whisk riders to O'Hare in 12 minutes—“The X,” a...
Bentley Systems Named 2018 Microsoft CityNext Partner of the Year
EXTON, Pa. — Bentley Systems today announced it has received a 2018 Microsoft Partner of the Year award. Bentley was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of user solutions based on Microsoft technology. Awards were announced in 39 categories, with winners chosen from more than 2,600 entrants from 115 countries worldwide. Bentley Systems was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in the CityNex...
Michael Baker International Revolutionizes Next-Generation 9-1-1 Transition with New DATAMARK® VEP GIS Solution and Services
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that its geographic information system (GIS) business launched DATAMARK® VEP (Validate-Edit-Provision), a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that validates, edits and provisions GIS data. The new solution is for both current 9-1-1 systems and the transition to next generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems and is augmented with GIS technical services and an expanded DATAMARK team that i...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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