Wyoming's iconic snow fences may look low-tech and old-fashioned, but these structures are an important tool in modern winter travel safety. The Wyoming DOT explains how snow fences work and their importance in preventing dangerous accidents. Featuring: Duard…
New Document Provides Seismic Design Criteria for HDPE Pipe Water Mains
The ductility of HDPE pipe provides high resistance to earthquakes and is also an important factor for ease of installation. Authoritative Study…
Can America Quickly Replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore? Yes!
CHICAGO - The replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a critical need for the City and Port of Baltimore--indeed, for this entire nation.…
Crash course: Missouri S&T researchers bridge the gap with collision study
S&T researchers watch with anticipation as the 7,000-lb cart heads toward the bridge girder. Photo by Terry Barner/Missouri S&T. ROLLA, Mo. – What do Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers do when they want to study…
EPA Sets First-Ever National Limits for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
(The Hill) – The Biden administration on Wednesday set the first-ever national limits for toxic and pervasive ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. The administration’s action seeks to reduce the amount of chemicals belonging to a class known…
Cubic Selected to Upgrade Twin Cities’ Metro Transit Go-To Contactless Fare System
SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Metro Transit of Minneapolis-St. Paul has awarded a significant contract to Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) to upgrade and modernize the metropolitan region’s Go-To Contactless Fare System. Under the…
Trinity Metro hosts grand-opening event for new train station
(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) – A crowd of transit enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Trinity Lakes Station in east Fort Worth. The station is one of 10 stops for Trinity Railway Express (TRE), the commuter rail line offering service between Fort…
Acrow’s Modular Steel Bridge Minimizes Traffic Disruptions During Major Highway Construction in Northern New Jersey
Three-lane structure provides a safe, reliable detour route while reducing the project timeline (Parsippany, New Jersey) – 4 April 2024 – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today it has designed…
EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3
PASADENA, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new regulation aimed at reducing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and supporting the transition to zero-emission freight. This is a step in the right direction…
ASCE Statement on Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
Image: Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River after a container ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, causing its collapse. Jim Lo Scalzo/EPE-EFE/Shutterstock The following is a statement by Marsia…
