LANSING, Mich. — A new report commissioned by the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) found that Michigan and its communities are not keeping up with the multimillion-dollar investments needed to ensure clean drinking water and…
Interior Department Releases Report Underscoring Impacts of Climate Change on Western Water Resources
WASHINGTON—Putting the national spotlight on the importance of water sustainability, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation released…
New Jersey Bridges Prove Safe and Are Improving
Trenton—The Christie Administration’s commitment to bridge safety has resulted in New Jersey improving its ranking in a national bridge report by…
Nearly 59,000 U.S. Bridges Still Structurally Deficient, New Analysis Finds
WASHINGTON—There’s good news and bad news to report about the condition of America’s bridges. The good news is there were 2,574 fewer structurally deficient bridges in 2015 compared to the number in 2014. The bad news is there are still 58,500 on…
Private Sector Key to Smart City Success
If Smart Cities are to work for their citizens and communities, the private sector needs to make more of its data freely available, concludes a report by BSI (British Standards Institution) and Ordnance Survey (OS). The City Data Report, which was constructed…
Study Finds Widespread Economic Benefits of Alaska Ferry System
JUNEAU, Alaska—The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities today released a report on the economic impacts of the Alaska Marine Highway System. The report, prepared by the Juneau-based McDowell Group, found that the state-run ferry system…
New Report Outlines 11 Emerging Technologies that could Impact Transportation
A recent report by Volpe experts identifies emerging technologies and innovative applications that may have significant impacts on our transportation systems within three to five years. The resource, 2015 OST-R Transportation Technology Scan: A Look Ahead,…
Reducing Flood Risks and Restoring Healthy Ecosystems
Floodplains once covered wide stretches along European rivers, but today only fractions of them remain. These ecosystems have an important role to play in reducing flood risks and are also the natural habitat of many endangered species. A new report by the…
Amtrak Continues to Improve Sustainability of Operations
WASHINGTON – Amtrak continues its commitment and progress to ever more sustainable operations by focusing on fuel and energy conservation as well as other initiatives. America’s Railroad® has incorporated sustainability practices throughout its operation…
HOK Collaborates with IFMA on New Workplace Strategy Research Report
NEW YORK – What is the state of today’s workplace, how has it evolved over the past five years and what are the trends for the future? A new research report explores these topics and reveals how organizations are using new workplace strategies to improve…
