WSP USA Celebrates Opening of New Rail Extension in Colorado
DENVER — On May 17, WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, celebrated the opening of the Denver Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) Southeast Rail Extension, which spans 2.3 miles from Lincoln Station to RidgeGate Parkway in Lone Tree, Colorado. “The completed project plays an important role in addressing the transportation needs of the region’s rapidly growing community,” said Gregory A. Kelly, president and CEO of WSP USA. “We’re proud of our multi-year r...
Statement by ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer on Break-Up of White House Infrastructure Meeting
WASHINGTON - American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Dave Bauer released the following statement regarding the May 22 meeting on infrastructure between President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer: “Sadly, it appears political theatrics won the day. But, the breakdown of the talks does not change several fundamental truths about America’s transportation network. “There are 235,000 U.S. bridges in need of re...
Video: UDOT Installs New Radar-Equipped Wildlife Crossing Signs to Reduce Deer Collisions
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is installing new radar-equipped wildlife crossing signs along S.R. 73 in Eagle Mountain to make the highway safer for both drivers and animals. These signs are being placed in a one-mile section of the highway that has seen nearly 100 deer-related collisions in the past four years. This is the first time UDOT has used radar-equipped signs to reduce wildlife collisions. The signs are equipped with LEDs that flash when deer are detected in the area....
Anaheim Transportation Network & BYD Continue Partnership with Significant Zero-Emission Bus Order
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – The Anaheim Transportation Network has awarded an order for 40 zero-emission buses to BYD (“Build Your Dreams”), a battery-electric vehicle manufacturer with North American headquarters in Los Angeles. The ATN fleet order will increase the number of BYD electric buses the agency can deploy to serve one of the nation’s busiest tourism and employment regions. The buses range in size from the 30-foot BYD K7M to the articulated 60-foot K11M. One-half of the order will be t...
Americans Support An Adequately Funded National Transportation Policy-Survey
HNTB survey shows Americans believe transportation is vital to our country’s economic prosperity; dedicated source of funding needed to pay for it. Key findings include: Almost eight in 10 Americans believe a national transportation policy is critically needed Nearly three in four Americans believe a high-quality transportation system is vital for economic prosperity Two in three respondents (66 percent) believe a reliable and consistent source of funding to pay...
Students Use a Driving Simulator to Test Roadway Design Before Construction
ROLLA, Mo. – Two undergraduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology used a driving simulator to help a civil engineering firm evaluate a new roadway design for the $18.6 million Route 160 widening project from Springfield to Willard, Missouri. David Doell, a senior from Eureka, Missouri, who graduates this week with a degree in engineering management, and Matt DeMoss, an S&T senior from Ozark, Missouri, who also graduates this week with a bachelor’s degree in civil engine...
Video: DDOT Installs Bike Lane Barrier Using Repurposed Wood
Will Handsfield installs and gives a description of the work done on the I Street bike lane on May 7, 2019.
Semcon in New Project to Futureproof Power Supply for Trains
A new contract means that Semcon will be futureproofing the energy plants powering Swedish rail services. The contract covers a total of around 200 plants ensuring that trains can operate smoothly and safely. This project is an example of Semcon’s strategic focus on the rail industry. With this new contract, Semcon is expanding its cooperation with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). The assignment involves management of administration data for both high voltage and low volta...
In New Bipartisan Letter, Committee Leaders Urge Congressional Leaders to Address Key Infrastructure Priorities in Budget Talks
Washington, DC- Yesterday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO); Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Chair Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL); and Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Chair Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) and Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR) sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting two Committee-related priori...
Seaboard Marine Launches New Savannah-Central America Route
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Port of Savannah welcomed its first Seaboard Marine vessel Wednesday. The new shipping line customer supports Savannah's cold chain logistics system with one new service to Central America, and a second to Latin America and the Caribbean. "In addition to serving Georgia's poultry growers, Seaboard is tapping into an expanding market for fresh produce imports via Garden City Terminal," said Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch. "This is further proof that...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
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