HDR Publishes One of the First Studies on Impacts of DERs on Electric Fleet Charging
OMAHA, Neb. — HDR's Lukas Rowland, battery energy storage system lead and fellow, has authored one of the first comprehensive case studies examining the impact of using distributed energy resources to support fleet electrification. The in-depth study focuses on three fleet types: transit buses, school buses and courier vans. View the study now: Electric Fleet Charging: Impacts of Distributed Energy Resources Integration Holistically Quantified “Finding the best ways for utilities and their...
Skanska improves subway stations in New York, USA, for USD 150M, about SEK 1.5B
Skanska and its joint venture partner, Railroad Construction Company, signed a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make improvements on subway stations in New York, New York, USA. Skanska’s share of the contract is worth USD 150M, about SEK 1.5B, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter 2022. Skanska will make improvements on the Flushing Line, including repair improvements at the 61st Street-Woodside station, replacement of existing escalator...
Zero Emissions Transit Announces Non-Profit Board That Will Oversee Approval and Implementation of Dodger Stadium Gondola
Board members include former California State Transportation Secretary Climate Resolve’s new non-profit supporting organization, Zero Emissions Transit, will lead the Dodger Stadium Gondola Project as its first zero-emissions project Dodger Stadium Gondola will reduce congestion and air pollution in some of Los Angeles’ most pollution-impacted neighborhoods Los Angeles — Zero Emissions Transit (ZET) today unveiled the seven accomplished civic leaders who will make up its board of d...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1.6 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Nearly Double the Number of Clean Transit Buses on America's Roads
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law increases funding for low- and no- emission bus grants six-fold and includes worker training on zero-emission buses WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration today announced $1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states across the country to invest in 150 bus fleets and facilities. Funded by the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more than 1,100 of those vehicles will use zero-emissions techno...
Climate Resolve Launches New Nonprofit focused on Zero Emission Transit & Dodger Stadium Aerial Gondola To Be First Project
Announces Free Service to Dodger Games Los Angeles — Leading environmental nonprofit, Climate Resolve, announced that it has formed Zero Emissions Transit, a new subsidiary nonprofit organization focused on advancing emissions-free public transit solutions in the Los Angeles region. Through a framework agreement, Los Angeles Aerial Rapid Transit’s (LA ART) proposed zero-emission aerial gondola connection between Union Station and Dodger Stadium will be donated to Zero Emissions Transit a...
Ohio’s Paradox Prize projects offer transit solutions for car-dependent communities
Columbus-based SHARE Mobility uses a computer platform to schedule and run planned van services for companies’ workers. Credit: SHARE Mobility / Courtesy Low-income workers have long faced a transportation dilemma: “No car, no job; no job, no car.” Pilot projects showed how innovative transit programs can help employers as well. Getting on board with public transit options can help employers recruit and retain workers, while also promoting equity and reducing some greenhouse ga...
Hytera Upgrades Communication System for Makkah Metro to Safeguard Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Makkah -- Hytera, the global leading provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, is pleased to announce that the modern Hytera metro communication system specially upgraded for the Makkah Metro is put into operation. This highly integrated and customized system has proven to be helpful in assisting the Makkah Metro to improve the operational efficiency during the busy Hajj season which gathered more than 1 million pilgrims from around the world this year. The Hajj attr...
Skanska builds a tram and bus depot in Helsinki, Finland for EUR 101M, about SEK 1.1 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with Ruskeasuon Varikkokiinteistö Oy, a subsidiary of City Transport Ltd, to build a tram and bus depot in Helsinki, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 101M, about SEK 1.1 billion, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the second quarter of 2022. The depot is designed for 100 trams, and it has space for their daily maintenance, cleaning and repair work. The parking area for 200 buses and their maintenance building will be located on the roof of t...
Aurecon lands consultant role to design and construct Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot expansion
Singapore – Aurecon has been appointed as the consultant to Sato Kogyo (S) Pte. Ltd., which has won a contract valued at approximately S$157 million from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to design and construct the expansion of the Sengkang-Punggol Light Rail Transit (SPLRT) depot. The expansion will boost the availability of trains and improve overall rail reliability to better serve the growing transport needs of residents in Sengkang and Punggol. Sited above the North East Line’s d...
Stantec to Lead Comprehensive Transit Services Study for Beach Cities Transit
Study to meet current and future needs of growing South Bay area and inform transition to zero-emission bus fleet Redondo Beach, CA - The City of Redondo Beach has selected Stantec—a global architecture, engineering, and design firm—to lead a comprehensive transit services study to provide Beach Cities Transit (BCT) with an effective and efficient model that satisfies both the short- and long-term transit needs of Los Angeles’ growing South Bay community. Current BCT operations inclu...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
