INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $45 Million in Grant Awards for Connected, Active Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Funding will improve safety for those biking, walking, and accessing transit in 13 states and Puerto Rico WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $44.5 million in grant awards for communities in 13 states and Puerto Rico under its Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). Authorized through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the grants will be used to plan, design, and construct projects for connec...
Kongsberg Discovery acquires Naxys Technologies
Kongsberg Discovery has reached agreement to acquire Naxys Technologies AS. The Bergen-based company is a world leader in technology for underwater environmental monitoring, with a specialism in recognizing the sound of oil and gas leaks. The oceans are crucial for solving global challenges related to climate, food and security. CEO Geir Håøy of KONGSBERG points out that Naxys fits well into the company's technology portfolio. "As a technology company and ocean space expert, we h...
Stantec-Designed Operation and Maintenance Facility Opens in Arlington
New complex provides county with a major step toward 2050 goal of carbon neutrality ARLINGTON, VA (January 8, 2025) TSX, NYSE:STN Arlington Transit’s (ART) new operation and maintenance facility recently opened its doors to employees and a more sustainable transit future. Designed by Stantec, a global leader in architecture and engineering, and built by Turner Construction Company, the facility provides ART with a centralized, modern headquarters that supports their growing operation...
Cameron Schaefer Named HDR Transportation Technology Director
HDR has named Cameron Schaefer, P.E., its transportation technology director, emphasizing its commitment to advancing the use of technology to drive efficiency, innovation and quality in the development and delivery of transportation infrastructure. During his 15 years at HDR, Schaefer has been a leader and strong advocate for technology integration and digital transformation to improve project delivery and outcomes. He has been a pivotal leader in bridging the gap between digital focused te...
ATSSA & TRB announce 2025 TCD Student Challenge winners
Hellen Shita of Florida International University placed first in the 2025 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge. Winners were chosen on Monday during the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, which runs through Thursday in Washington, D.C. Photo credit: Nagham Matout El-Zine, ATSSA Florida International University student places first FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 7, 2025) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), in partnership with the National A...
Trinity Metro TEXRail Surpasses Record Ridership in December 2024
Extraordinary service paired with holiday merriment yields the highest number of rides in the history of Trinity Metro TEXRail operations. Fort Worth, TX – Trinity Metro TEXRail, a passenger rail service traveling between downtown Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Grapevine, and DFW International Airport, celebrated milestone ridership in December 2024. A total of 103,312 rides were taken on Trinity Metro TEXRail during the month, representing the highest ridership month in the service’...
Microplastic Solutions Win TWC’s Tech Challenge
Milwaukee, WI, Jan. 7, 2025 – The Water Council is pleased to announce the winners of our fall 2024 Tech Challenge, chosen by our participating sponsors to help solve real challenges in the water sector. The Water Council’s Tech Challenge connects water innovators with leading water technology companies, facilitating potential partnerships and helping new ideas and technologies gain exposure in the industry. The fall 2024 challenge sought solutions for the detection, treatment and removal of...
DIGroup Architecture’s Vince Myers Named a 2025 Diversity in Business Honoree by The Philadelphia Business Journal
New Brunswick, N.J.— Vince Myers, president and co-founding principal of DIGroup Architecture (DIG), has been named a 2025 Diversity in Business honoree by The Philadelphia Business Journal. This notable recognition acknowledges Myers’ significant contributions to the architecture industry and his unwavering commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the broader business community. “I am deeply honored to be included among this year’s standouts and celebrate a family tradition of...
JCJ Architecture Welcomes Stephen Dinnen as Senior Project Designer
The Seasoned Architect Brings Over 16 Years of Expertise to the Firm’s Tulsa Office TULSA, Okla. — JCJ Architecture (JCJ), a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Stephen Dinnen has joined as Senior Project Designer at the firm’s Tulsa office. In this role, Stephen will be at the forefront of concept development and building design, leading teams throughout the course of a project. “I’m thrilled to join J...
Restoring/Protecting Monuments Requires Special Set of Skills
Hemicycle in Houston National Cemetery (St. Louis, MO, Dec. 19, 2024) – Monuments can be powerful, and even controversial, reminders of a person, place or event in history. When monuments/memorials start to show signs of wear-and-tear and weather damage and need to be restored, or new monuments need to be erected, owners should consult a contractor with expertise in the specialized field. Whether the memorial or monument is made of stone, concrete or metal, they are all subject to wea...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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