USDOT Sec. Elaine Chao Resigns Over Capitol Hill Riot
Elaine Chao (above) stepped down as U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary on January 7, with her resignation to take effect January 11, due to the Capitol Hill riot that occurred on January 6. “Our country experienced a traumatic and entirely avoidable event as supporters of the President stormed the Capitol building following a rally he addressed,” Sec. Chao explained in a January 7 email to USDOT staff. “As I’m sure is the case with many of you, it has deeply troubled me in a way that...
Skanska renovates Pennsylvania Station Long Island Rail Road Concourse in New York, USA, for USD 392M, about SEK 3.2 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with Penn District Station Developer LLC to renovate Pennsylvania Station’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) concourse in New York, New York, USA. The contract is worth USD 392M, about SEK 3.2 billion, and will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2020. The contract includes the design and construction of the widening of the LIRR 33rd Street train hall corridor, including raised ceiling heights, upgraded lighting and wayfinding, digital info...
The Department of State Breaks Ground on New U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India
Highlighting the deepening ties of friendship that undergird the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of India Kenneth I. Juster, the Government of India’s Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, broke ground today for a new chancery building for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. The new design will provide a secure and resilient platform for U.S. diplomacy in New Delhi. WEISS...
AEIS Completes Inspection and Testing at Carl J. Olsen Treatment Plant in Edison, New Jersey
New York, NY — Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), a leading testing, inspection, and certification company based in South Plainfield, NJ, has completed inspection and testing for Middlesex Water Company’s new $70 million ozone treatment facility at the utility’s Carl J. Olsen Treatment Plant in Edison, New Jersey. The Plant has a treatment capacity of approximately 60 million gallons per day, providing water for half a million residents across Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Constru...
Mammoet Swiftly Sets Pedestrian Bridge in Colorado
The 76m bridge was set into place using Mega Jacks and SPMTs.(image) Bridge move completed ahead of schedule with minimal disruption to railroad Mammoet’s team was recently contracted by Kiewit Infrastructure to move and install a pedestrian bridge weighing approximately 550t (1.1 million lbs.) as part of a revitalization effort in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The installation of the bridge required crossing eleven railroad tracks, so precise planning was crucial to ensure minim...
Skanska builds Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Concourse T-North Extension in Georgia, USA, for about USD 56M, about SEK 460M
Skanska has signed an additional contract with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to construct the Concourse T-North Extension and modernization project in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in a Skanska-led joint venture along with New South Construction, FS360 and Synergy Construction. Skanska’s share of the contract is worth about USD 56M, about SEK 460M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter 2020. The expansion and modernization at the world’s busiest pa...
USDOT Announces $529.8 Million for South Central Light Rail Extension/Downtown Hub in Phoenix, Arizona
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $529.8 million federal grant agreement with Valley Metro for the South Central Light Rail Extension/Downtown Hub Project in Phoenix, Arizona. The 5.5-mile extension will connect South Phoenix residents to the regional light rail system, improving access and mobility throughout this growing region. "This $529.8 million federal grant agreement will better connect Phoenix residents to jobs...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Over $41 Million in Awards for Innovative Technologies to Improve Transportation Mobility and Access for Persons with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $41 million to 15 teams in 15 states through two Department of Transportation design challenges to improve transportation access to persons with disabilities and individuals with mobility challenges. “These exciting projects support the development of new innovative, inclusive, and affordable transportation technologies that address mobility and access challenges,” s...
MD State Highway Administration Wins Transportation Award for Excellence in Innovation
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has received an award for excellence from the Maryland State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) for programs and a leadership team that work to build, grow, and maintain a culture of innovation in Maryland. "It is an honor to receive this recognition from leaders in the field of highway construction and operations. We would like to accept this award in memory of our colleague Aaron Jones, who passed awa...
John O’Neill Brings His Leadership Experience to Gannett Fleming
I am pleased to announce that John O’Neill, PMP, has joined Gannett Fleming as a senior tolling and mobility advisor. John has extensive leadership experience in the transportation industry, including 15 years serving the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and its customers, most recently as its chief operating officer. In his new role, John will continue tackling challenging transportation issues with a commitment to developing powerful partnerships that result in delivering transforma...
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June Issue 2026
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