Officials Commemorate 1st Anniversary of RAPID NW with plaque unveiling
Celebration continues with Universal Pass giveaway and half-price pass sale OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials with EMBARK and the City of Oklahoma City today celebrated the 1st anniversary of RAPID – the region's first bus rapid transit service – with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The event took place at RAPID’s park-and-ride located at the northeast corner of NW Expressway and Meridian Ave. “Happy first anniversary to RAPID,” said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. “Nearly half a mil...
ITRCC Announces Completion of Mile Marker 10 - 20 Pavement Preservation Project
Comprehensive Repaving Project Upgrades 10-Mile Corridor, Improves Safety, and Repairs Winter Damage ITR Concession Co. LLC (ITRCC), the concessionaire and operator of the Indiana Toll Road, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Mile Marker 10-20 Pavement Preservation Project. This comprehensive repaving project rehabilitated approximately 30-lane miles within a 10-mile section of the corridor, addressing surface issues, such as cracks, potholes, and weather-related da...
UCLA receives nearly $20 million for transit projects, including California’s first wireless charging roadways
Artist rendering: Diego Alva/ Original Photo: Lance Patacsil Inductive charging coils will be installed below a portion of Charles E Young Dr., allowing electric passenger shuttles and heavy-duty buses to charge while in motion. The grant will support California’s first wireless charging roadway and BruinBus expansion Key takeaways The grant from the California State Transportation Agency will support the transition of UCLA’s BruinBus fleet to 100% electric and service expans...
STV-Naik Joint Venture Supports Comprehensive Modernization of Nation’s Busiest Rail Line
NEW YORK, NY – STV and Naik Consulting Group, PC, today announced they have received a Notice to Proceed to provide Construction Management (CM) services for Amtrak’s East River Tunnel (ERT) Rehabilitation project. The tunnel is part of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, the busiest passenger rail line in the U.S. serving riders between Boston and Washington, D.C. This joint venture brings together STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects acr...
Across the Political Divide, Voters Approve $41 Billion for State & Local Transportation Investment
WASHINGTON — Voters Nov. 5 approved 77 percent of 370 state and local ballot initiatives that are expected to generate $41.4 billion in new and renewed funding for roads, bridges, trails and rails, according to initial results compiled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Some revenue will be available immediately through bond agreements, while most will be generated through sales, property, or other taxes collected gradually over as many as 30 years. Trans...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $635 Million for 22 Bridge Projects Across the Country
A new round of funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will build, repair, and modernize regionally significant bridges in 19 states The Biden-Harris Administration is making the single-largest dedicated investment in America’s bridges since the construction of the Interstate Highway System WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced nearly $635 million for 22 small and medium-sized bridge projects in bo...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $16.6 Million to Eight States for Advanced Digital Construction Technologies to Expedite Delivery of Transportation Projects
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $16.6 million in grant awards to projects in eight states under the Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) grant program. This Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program provides a total of $85 million over five years. “These pioneering states are using technology and innovation to digitize systems to improve the way we deliver transportation projects,” said Acting Federal H...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.6 Million in Grants to Accelerate Innovation in Highway Projects
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $7.6 million in grants to promote state-of-the-art technology in new standards and construction to accelerate construction. Innovative grants were awarded on nine projects in eight States across the country. The grants fund innovations like innovative debris removal, enhanced work zone safety, integrating technology to support emergency responders, using drones to conduct infrastructure...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Funding to Modernize Airport Terminals Across 46 States
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 125 U.S. airports, spanning 46 states, Guam, and Palau. Today’s announcement is the fourth investment of nearly $1 billion, furthering the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure while lowering costs for families, creating good jobs, and spurring economic growth. Historically, the FAA has invested in...
Blyncsy Publishes Map of U.S. Interstate Highways Showing Roadway Assets to Enhance Safety, Maintenance, and Accelerate the Digital Infrastructure Movement Nationally
Using AI image analysis, Blyncsy’s comprehensive public map of U.S. interstate highways can identify key roadway assets such as speed limit signs and traffic cones. (Photo: Blyncsy) Blyncsy empowers state DOTs with the ability to monitor and compare—in near real-time—the status of any major highway in the continental U.S. with their existing data for more informed decision-making PHILADELPHIA — 2024 AASHTO Annual Meeting & Expo — October 29, 2024 — Blyncsy, a Be...