Video: Impact of Utility Delays on Project Delivery
Utility issues often cause significant delays in transportation construction projects. This research project studied the current utility process at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and provided recommendations to minimize overall project delays. The recommendations are derived from the combined synthesis of the literature, survey of state DOTs, and survey of in‐state utility owners. Several best practices with process, financial, and legislative implications are offered fo...
HDR Selected to Design North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT Corridor
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected HDR to provide the final design of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. The BRT project will provide faster and more reliable service to meet the corridor’s growth by linking Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. Key destinations include the North Hollywood Arts District, Burbank Media District, Downtown Burbank, Glendale Galleria, Americana at Brand, Eagle Rock Plaza, Old Pasadena, an...
Smart Freight Centre Launches New Shipper-Carrier Coalition to Pilot Heavy-Duty EV Charging With Terawatt Along the First Ever US Over the Road Electrified Corridor
AIT Worldwide, DB Schenker, Maersk, Microsoft, PepsiCo, and Others Join Forces to Refine EV Charging Operations Along Corridor Between Los Angeles and El Paso and Advance Sustainable Transport Ecosystem SAN FRANCISCO, September 24 - Smart Freight Centre, a global non-profit organization focused on climate action in the freight sector, today announced the launch of a shipper-carrier coalition to accelerate heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) deployment. The coalition consists of some of the w...
Minimizing disruption with bridge construction solution in Melbourne
Seamless traffic flow with Mammoet’s Accelerated Bridge Construction at the Webb Street Level Crossing Removal project. In the heart of Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs, the suburb of Narre Warren used to experience significant traffic congestion at Webb Street, where it intersected with a rail level crossing. Over 13,000 vehicles passed through the intersection every day and the boom gates were down for up to 33 per cent of the morning peak travel time. Recognizing the urgency to address...
Rural Roads & Bridges Need Significant Repairs & Have High Fatality Rates According to New Report
U.S. RURAL ROADS & BRIDGES HAVE SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES & HIGH FATALITY RATES; BACKLOG OF NEEDED REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS TO U.S. RURAL ROADS & BRIDGES TOTALS $198 BILLION Eds: TRIP’s report and appendices include data for all 50 states for the percentage of rural roads in poor condition, the percent of deficient rural bridges, rural traffic fatality rates and the number of rural traffic fatalities. Click here for the full report, appendices and infographics. Washington, D.C. –Ameri...
How Better Cost Forecasting Improves Project and Program Planning
Latest from HDR’s Experts Talk Series Features Economists Sarah Henly-Thomas and Bruno Penet Delivering transportation projects on time and on budget requires a strong understanding of project costs, particularly on complex, lengthy projects. With rapid cost increases in the construction and infrastructure industry in recent years, improved cost forecasting has become a key strategy for owners. Better planning based on data-driven techniques can help owners be more confident that their economic...
Department of Transportation Announces $802 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events
WASHINGTON – As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s coordinated approach to help states repair and rebuild roads and bridges, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced it is providing $802 million to 36 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The funds will be used to support repair needs following natural disasters, extreme weather, or catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, flooding, and mudslides. Repairs as the result of these events will receive federal reimbursement funding u...
Siemens Mobility to establish America’s first high-speed rail production facility in Horseheads, New York
American Pioneer 220, Copyright Brightline West - Site represents an approx. $60 million investment - Nearly 300,000 sq ft. facility will create around 300 jobs - First-of-its-kind true high-speed rail production in North America - Will produce American Pioneer 220 trainsets for Brightline West - Siemens Mobility will partner with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Brightline West and Sieme...
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to Publish Draft SEIS Sept. 20
The Interstate Bridge Replacement program will publish its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) next Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Its release will mark the beginning of the official 60-day public comment period, which will run through Nov. 18, 2024. For more information, please visit IBR Draft SEIS. The IBR program will conduct extensive notification and outreach to get the word out to the community when the document is available, and public comment officially opens on Sept. 20...
Annual rankings show improvements in EV public charging infrastructure but highlights persistent gaps across the US
Only three US States and Washington, DC achieved optimal ratio of EVs to public chargers Charge points increased by 32% nationally as states work to meet growing EV demand Delaware and Los Angeles lead in state and metropolitan rankings of electric vehicle infrastructure Addressing maintenance and uptime of EV infrastructure essential for adoption Chicago – Only three US states and Washington, DC have achieved an optimal ratio of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on-the-road to pub...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
