Video: How to Safely Traverse Through Roundabouts
Using drones, Stewart’s transportation practice group recorded and produced an informational video for an educational station at NCDOT public meetings, describing and showing how motorists, cyclists and pedestrians should move through roundabouts. Stewart previously produced the first drone educational video of its kind in the state during the design selection process for the Burke County I-40 interchange.
Pennsylvania Revives Long-Idled Rural Highway Project
A four-lane highway project that aims to connect the Seven Mountains region of Pennsylvania to the greater State College area through Centre County is being restarted after being shelved for more than 15 years – largely with state funds. The new roadway would also link to the Potter Mills Gap project, which is in its final stages, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. “This connection has been a significant local priority for some time and was studied in detail but was u...
Nevada DOT Starts ‘Next Phase’ of Centennial Bowl Interchange Project
The Nevada Department of Transportation kicked off the “next phase” of its “Centennial Bowl” interchange project on Jan. 22; a project aimed at revamping the connection between U.S. Highway 95 and 215 Beltway in northwest Las Vegas. This construction portion of this project is valued at $61.5 million, the agency added. [Above graphic by the Nevada DOT.] “This interchange connection greatly enhances traffic, mobility and motorist safety while establishing a new gateway corridor for the Cent...
Transportation Insights: West Coast Electric Highway users share their stories
Just how far can you get in an electric vehicle? Drivers in Oregon have traveled more than 3 million all-electric miles thanks to ODOT’s West Coast Electric Highway network of chargers. Many of these trips wouldn’t be possible without this network. The network of 44 stations remains the only high-speed charging option in many parts of Oregon, including most of the Oregon Coast, and on important routes connecting the Willamette Valley to central Oregon. Alice W. of Eugene (pictured above...
Hawaii DOT Continues Making Repairs to Volcano-Ravaged Highway
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is continuing to make what it calls “emergency repairs” to Mamalahoa Highway or Route 11 due to earthquakes effects caused by Kilauea Volcano eruptions that began on May 3 and did not taper off until the end of August. [Above photo by Maryland Air National Guard Master Sgt. Christopher Schepers.] The agency said between April 30 and August 4 this year, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded approximately 60,000 earthquakes...
Revealed: The Highest Road in Every U.S. State
Toronto, ON - Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, has launched a new study analyzing U.S. road data to identify the highest paved road in every state in America. The interactive piece, which also ranks the top ten most breathtaking views, can be accessed in full here . By analyzing the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Elevation Dataset , Geotab was able to determine the highest road coordinates in each state. Aside from identifying the highest, reachable peaks,...
NPA Releases Groundbreaking Study on New Ways to Reduce Congestion for Livable Cities
New York, NY — The National Parking Association (NPA) today releases a groundbreaking study that demonstrates how parking can be applied as a shared mobility solution to reduce congestion. The study commissioned by NPA was authored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC (PwC). Executives from the firm’s Strategy&, Global Automotive Practice, and U.S. Mobility Practice, served as the principal authors. An Ecosystem Approach to Reducing Congestion explores the real causes of congestion and highlights...
Fluor-Led A27/A1 Motorways Widening Project Opens to Traffic in the Netherlands
IRVING, Texas and AMSTERDAM – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced that the widened and upgraded A27/A1 motorways in the Netherlands has officially opened to traffic. The upgraded motorways connect Utrecht North and the Eemnes Junction, as well as the A1 motorway between the Eemnes Junction and the Bunschoten-Spakenburg connection. The project was delivered two months ahead of schedule. “Fluor and the integrated construction team are pleased to have met all key milestones allowing us to de...
Report: Driving on Deteriorated Urban Roads Costing Motorists $1,049 Annually
A new study issued by TRIP Inc. claims that driving on deteriorated urban roads costs U.S. motorists an average of $1,049 annually in additional vehicle repair needs, extra maintenance, higher fuel consumption and tire wear, plus accelerated vehicle deterioration and depreciation. “Drivers are paying a hefty price for our nation’s crumbling roads and bridges,” noted Kathleen Bower, AAA senior vice president of public affairs and international relations, in a statement. “Those traveling daily...
Working Urgently and Methodically to Repair a Flood-damaged Highway
By Doug Nintzel / ADOT Communications Less than 48 hours after flooding washed out a section of US 89 between Flagstaff and Page, I watched the first vehicle use a roadway restored through nonstop effort by ADOT personnel. As I had at other stages of this fast-moving project, where I worked with news media visiting the site, I snapped a photo for use on ADOT's social media accounts. Between late Wednesday, when the washout occurred just north of Cameron, and Friday night when traffic was r...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
