Trump’s Transportation Department Helps States Implement Proven Technologies to Get America Building Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today unveiled a new set of innovations in transportation that will help states build projects faster and improve safety through the Every Day Counts (EDC) Program. The EDC program identifies proven innovations previously successful within states and helps provide technical assistance for additional state partners to fast track and develop those methods. From smarter nighttime work zone practices to high...
AASHTO Joins Engineering Workforce Consortium to Strengthen State Transportation Workforce Development
Partnership Expands Consortium's Reach to State Departments of Transportation Nationwide Caption: From left to right - Juong Lee, AASHTO, Steve Hall, EVP, American Council of Engineering Companies, Russell McMurry, P.E., AASHTO President, Marsha Anderson Bomar, PhD, ASCE President, Andrea Eales, American Public Works Association, Nicholas Ramfos, AASHTO/NOCoE) Washington, DC - The Engineering Workforce Consortium (EWC) today announced that the American Association of State Highway and Transporta...
HDR Selected to Advance Major Rail Corridor from Los Angeles to Coachella Valley
HDR has been selected by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to lead the next major step in bringing daily intercity passenger rail service between Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley. The firm will lead the Tier 2 environmental review program for the Coachella Valley Rail Corridor, including the conceptual and preliminary engineering needed to develop project-level environmental clearance. This milestone moves the region closer to a transformative vision that connects communi...
Heliox, A Siemens Business, Highlights VersiCharge Blue™ 80A for Fleet and Commercial EV Charging
Powerful, Reliable Charging Solution Delivers Industry-Leading Speed, Safety, and Versatility for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Heliox, A Siemens Business, a leader in EV charging solutions, is proud to highlight its VersiCharge Blue™ 80A, engineered for the most demanding fleet and commercial vehicle charging environments. Designed to deliver up to 80A AC (19.2 kW) power output, the VersiCharge Blue 80A ensures that fleet operators can keep vehicles moving efficiently and reduce operational d...
Arizona Department of Transportation selects Coffman-Fisher and Stantec design-build team for final segment of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor improvements
$410 million project will improve connectivity and safety along one of Arizona’s most congested commuter routes The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has selected the Coffman-Fisher design-build team, consisting of Coffman Specialties, Inc., Fisher Sand & Gravel Company, and lead designer Stantec Consulting Services Inc.to deliver the northern segment of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor improvements project that will enhance safety and mobility between Phoenix and Tucson along I-10. T...
Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma board adopts new name, branding during Feb. 11 board meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to pass a resolution adopting “ONE Transit” as the new name for the organization and revealed a brand package that includes the official ONE Transit branding and logo, a new website, and other conceptual elements. The RTA originally formed in 2019 as a regional, independent government agency that works to plan, develop, fund, implement and operate transit projects that serve the C...
Enhancing Roadside Safety: The Importance of Immediate Impact Detection and Response Systems
By: Ken Haley, Director of Business Development, TrafFix Devices Smart device communication has reshaped industries across the globe, and road safety is no exception. The rapid detection and timely response to roadside collisions can mean the difference between a quick repair and a tragic secondary crash. Roadside safety devices like crash cushions, guardrails, and signs are essential tools for minimizing harm, but their effectiveness depends on knowing when they have been compromised and acting...
Alabama Department of Transportation Enhances Performance-Based Budgeting with Bentley Systems’ AI-Powered Blyncsy Solution
Alabama DOT is using Blyncsy from Bentley Systems to enhance its existing performance-based budgeting process for highway maintenance. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. ALDOT leverages Blyncsy to improve statewide asset surveys and strengthen data-driven maintenance planning EXTON, Pa.,— Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, announced today the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is using Bentley’s Blyncsy solution to enhance its...
American Great Lakes Ports Launch Study to Expand Cargo Shipments Between Great Lakes and Inland Waterways
Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels. WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2026) — The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), including members Ports of Indiana, the Illinois International Port District (IIPD), and Port Milwaukee, in partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS), announced today that they will begin a com...
Innovation takes center stage as ATSSA showcases the latest roadway safety technology
New Products Rollout for 2026 features 14 entries in competition for Innovation Award FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 3, 2026) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) announces the lineup for its 2026 New Products Rollout (NPRO), which includes 14 products and takes place Feb. 20-24 in Houston during ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. In addition to better physical barriers and devices that speed repetitive work zone tasks, this year’s lineup includes products that use c...
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