WASHINGTON, D.C. / OTTAWA, Canada / MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. In the U.S. alone, a person or vehicle is hit by a train every 3 hours.…
On the Front Lines of Standardizing Digital Delivery for Bridge Design
This summer, the U.S. took a significant step toward a future where infrastructure is designed and constructed entirely from digital models. In June,…
BYD Launches Zero Emission Partnership with Los Olivos Elementary School District
LOS OLIVOS, CALIF. - BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Wednesday that a partnership with the Los Olivos Elementary School District, will bring a…
Skanska signs additional contract to expand airport in Portland, Oregon, USA for USD 422M, about SEK 4.1 billion
Skanska and its joint venture partner, Hoffman Construction Company, signed a contract amendment with the Port of Portland for improvements to the Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon, USA. Skanska’s share of the contract amendment is worth…
WSP USA Offers Mobility Marketplace Service
Allows transportation agencies to implement a single payment system for mobility services to reduce cost, increase revenue and create efficiencies that better meet diverse customer needs. NEW YORK — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional…
Mandatory Minimum Retroreflectivity Standards For Pavement Markings On US Roads
After a long period of consultation and assessment the Federal Highway Administration has announced the standards required in maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings to all roads open to public travel in the United States. This…
LDG and Union County Officials Rededicate Historic Covered Bridge
MIFFLINBURG, PA – This week, a rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Union County Bridge No. 13, the Hassenplug Covered Bridge — one of the oldest covered bridges in America open to the traveling public. Last partially rehabilitated in…
Video: The New Work Zone Clearing House Web Site
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse is dedicated to providing the transportation construction industry and the general public with comprehensive information to improve motorist, worker and pedestrian safety in roadway work zones. …
‘Long Beach International Gateway Bridge’ Named
State Senate officially designates Port of Long Beach's new span The Port of Long Beach’s new cable-stayed span was designated as the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge on Wednesday after receiving approval from the state Senate. Connecting Terminal…
HDR Expert Shares Sustainable, Modern Strategies for Keeping Intermodal Freight Moving
OMAHA, Neb. — Intermodal freight terminals play a crucial role in keeping goods moving through the global supply chain. And ensuring that these important facilities work as smoothly as possible is critical as the industry faces continued capacity challenges…
