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BTS Opens New Fellows Program in Geospatial and Library Science

December 5, 2016 - in News, People

The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), one of the federal government’s principal statistical agencies, has opened a new fellows program for people looking to bring transformative change to data and geospatial information.…

Dr. Todd Helwig Delivering NASCC Keynote Address

November 30, 2016 - in Buildings, People

Todd Helwig, PhD, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, is the 2017 recipient of the T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award. His lecture will focus…

AECOM Appoints Andy Sallis President of Global Oil & Gas

November 30, 2016 - in News, People

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 30, 2016) — AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, today announced that Andy Sallis has been named president,…

AASHTO Supports Nomination of Elaine Chao as U.S. Transportation Secretary

November 30, 2016 - in News, People, Transportation

WASHINGTON - The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials looks forward to working with Transportation Secretary Nominee Elaine Chao and the administration of President-elect Donald Trump to fully fund the nation's critical transportation…

Paul Comfort Wins Prestigious National Transportation Award

November 28, 2016 - in Awards, People

Maryland Department of Transportation’s MTA Administrator Earns Top Spot in the Public Transportation Category from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials BALTIMORE, MD (NOVEMBER 21, 2016) – At its annual meeting in Boston,…

Paul Hobelmann to Lead New Structures Practice in the DC Metro Area for Our Buildings Sector

November 28, 2016 - in News, People

ARLINGTON, VA — Paul Hobelmann has been appointed a vice president in the Arlington, Virginia office of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization. He will lead the new structural engineering practice for the…

Michael Baker International Reinforces Its Commitment to Client Service in Fast-Growing Texas Region with Two Strategic Hires

November 23, 2016 - in News, People

Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Michael Clements, P.E., and Miguel Sanchez, P.E., have joined the firm’s Dallas and San Antonio offices, respectively. In their new roles,…

Dewberry Welcomes Transportation Engineering Expertise of Jeff Finitz

November 21, 2016 - in News, People

Dewberry announces that Jeff Finitz, PE, was hired as the head of the transportation department in the Boston, Massachusetts, office. He will manage the bridge and highway teams in the design and in-service inspections of highway, tunnel, and transit infrastructure,…

ITD Director Brian Ness Wins Nationwide Navigator Award Celebrating Innovation, Citizen-Focused Government

November 21, 2016 - in Awards, News, People

BOISE - Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Director Brian Ness has won the 2016 Navigator Award from the national organization Route Fifty. The award, in the “Agency and Department Chiefs” category, is based on his citizen-focused approach to government…

Caltrans Welcomes New Deputy Director for Sustainability

November 17, 2016 - in News, People

SACRAMENTO – Caltrans today announced the appointment of Ellen Greenberg as its new Deputy Director for Sustainability, who will oversee Caltrans’ continued efforts to shift and align its policies and practices to improve the environment, the economy and…