Esri Commits to Grow Nation's Transit System with New Enterprise Licensing Program
Small Transit Authorities in the US Can Now Benefit from Easier Access to GIS Software REDLANDS, Calif.—Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced an enterprise licensing program to support small public transit authorities in the planning, operations, and monitoring of their transportation systems. Institutional barriers, such as staffing levels and budget constraints, hinder small agencies from realizing the same benefits of using GIS that their larger counterparts...
USDOT to provide $25B for transportation system response to COVID-19
U. S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration will allocate a total of $25 billion in federal funding to help the public transportation system respond to COVID-19. The funding, provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, would provide grants to recipients of urbanized area and rural area formula funds to be used for capital, operating and other expenses the recipients may need them f...
Woolpert Wins Google Cloud Location-Based Services Partner of the Year Award
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert today announced that it has received the 2019 Google Cloud Specialization Partner of the Year Award for Location-Based Services. Woolpert was recognized for the company’s achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers deploy and optimize their location-based services, developing an online customer assistance system and cloud information portal, more than doubling its staff to support customer needs and supporting all location-based data efforts wi...
INDOT Selects Woolpert to Integrate UAS into Operations
Woolpert will work with INDOT officials to safely and effectively integrate UAS and related technologies into the business operations of multiple Indiana agencies. INDIANAPOLIS — Woolpert has been contracted by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to develop a strategic plan and concept of operations for Indiana’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) program. The firm will create policies, procedures and standards for INDOT to manage, share and align with designated agencies throughou...
Trade events for Lidar, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, 3D and Building Technology Professionals Rescheduled & Will Take Place Together July 27-29, 2020 in Chicago
International Lidar Mapping Forum, ASPRS Annual Conference, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference, USIBD Symposium and WIPFLI Summit to Take Place Together July 27-29, 2020 in Chicago Portland, ME (USA) – International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF), ASPRS Annual Conference (ASPRS), SPAR 3D Expo & Conference (SPAR 3D) and AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference (AEC Next), U.S. Institute of Building Documentation Symposium (USIBD) and the WIPFLI Building Tomorrow Togethe...
GSSI Releases PaveScan® RDM 2.0 Asphalt Density Assessment Tool
GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces PaveScan® RDM 2.0 – an innovative asphalt density assessment tool that provides accurate real-time measurements to ensure pavement life and quality. GSSI unveiled PaveScan® RDM 2.0 for the U.S. and Canada at the Transportation Research Board 2020 Conference in January. PaveScan 2.0 incorporates a new sensor design built specifically for the extremes of the asphalt paving environment, foldable deploym...
Rosendin Builds Temporary Healthcare Facilities For COVID-19 Patients
Electrical contracting company reveals challenges of transitioning old buildings San Jose, CA – Rosendin, the largest employee-owned electrical contracting firm in the U.S., is proud to announce it is aiding the coronavirus crisis response efforts to help communities care for sick patients. The company recently completed renovations to transition two mid-century buildings into temporary healthcare facilities in California and expects to be called into action for similar projects in the comin...
ACI Foundation Announces Re-Election of Trustees
Farmington Hills, Mich. – The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the re-election of two trustees— Joseph Bracci and Antonio Nanni. They join Michael J. Schneider, current Chair of the Board of Trustees, and six other serving trustees. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) to promote progress, innovation, and collaboration by supporting research and scholarships, while also serving as an independent resource to provide thought l...
Urban Land Institute Earns 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence
WASHINGTON – The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has received the 2020 Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion Award for its efforts in promoting energy efficient and sustainable buildings, and its thought leadership on energy conservation throughout the real estate sector. ULI is a global, multidisciplinary real estate organization whose work is driven by more than 46,000 members dedicated to responsible land use and building thriving, sustainable communities. The ENERGY STAR Excellence in Promotion...
Wisconsin Offers Employment Transportation Grants
The Wisconsin Employment and Transportation Assistance Program (WETAP) issued more than $1.7 million in grants on March 30 to 11 non-profit organizations providing employment transportation services to low income workers in 51 counties across the state. WETAP combines state funds from Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, plus federal monies, into one coordinated program that assists transportation-provider groups statewide. Eligible applica...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
