New Reports from Oregon DOT Outline Vital Information About Investing in Roads, Bridges
SALEM – Oregon’s transportation system is critical to the economy: one in five jobs in the state is transportation- and trade-related, and as a trade-dependent state we rely heavily on exports from farms, forests and factories to support jobs. Two new reports from the Oregon Department of Transportation show that at the state’s current rate of investment, Oregon’s roads and bridges will deteriorate, and the impacts to the economy and consumers’ pocketbooks will be far-reaching. “We’ve...
Precast Concrete Highway Slabs Expedite Largest Project of this Type in North America
PASADENA, Calif. (MARCH 2017) – Precast concrete highway pavement slabs are increasing in popularity for use in rapid highway construction. This is, in part, the result of many state departments of transportation recognizing the efficiency of the precast slab method and selecting it for use on an increasing number of state projects. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has specified precast concrete pavement slabs for one of the largest projects of this type in North America...
North Carolina by Train Partners with Local Transit Systems to Connect the Last Mile
RALEIGH – Rail passengers will now be able to reach their local destination through public transportation after getting off the train by using a transit pass, made possible through a partnership between the N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division and 11 local transit systems along the Raleigh-to-Charlotte rail corridor. “This new transfer pass will help our NC By Train riders complete their journey using the existing and available transit options offered by our local partners,” said P...
Transportation Report Estimates 7 Million Drivers Will Shift to Autonomous Vehicles in 3 U.S. Cities
New York – A study by transportation, economics and urban planning experts has found that ridesharing and ridesourcing services using autonomous vehicles (AV) could shift millions of drivers away from personal cars in major U.S. cities. - Report says cities must take action now to shape a driverless future - Six policy solutions outlined to guide city leaders “Driverless Future: A Policy Roadmap for City Leaders,” the study prepared by Arcadis, HR&A Advisors and Sam Schwartz Consulting,...
ARTBA Foundation Announces Latest Group to Earn Transportation Project Safety Certification
(WASHINGTON) - Fourteen additional people earned the “Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals™” (SCTPP) credential last month, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation announced today. This is on top of the 55 in the “inaugural class” announced in late January. The certification is valid for three years. Launched in late 2016, the SCTPP program is aimed at the thousands of transportation project workers, supervisors, foremen, inspectors,...
Mississippi DOT Video Series on Transparency and Accountability
JACKSON, MISS. — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently started a video series showcasing transparency and accountability to the taxpayers of Mississippi. These videos cover numerous topics that address public concerns including the following. MDOT’s Accountability A primary goal of the Mississippi Department of Transportation is to be transparent and efficient in all operations. Being accountable to the taxpayer is paramount in all agency duties. There are multiple mec...
International Symposium on Digital Earth & Locate17 to Boost Collaboration in Intelligent Transport and Smart Cities
Sydney, Australia - 7 March 2017 - With driverless vehicles and drones poised for mass adoption, the International Symposium on Digital Earth & Locate17 in Sydney in April provides a forum for government, industry and start-ups to collaborate and become players in the emerging global Smart Cities industry. "Mobility as a Service is transforming our cities and the spatial industry and technology start-ups are key parts of that," says Susan Harris, CEO of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Aus...
Thousands of Arizonans Help Share ADOT’s Long-Range Transportation Plan
PHOENIX – Playing the part of a transportation planner isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to balancing priorities for Arizona’s highway system with the realities of limited funding. When the Arizona Department of Transportation turned to the public and stakeholders last fall to tell us what’s most important to them over the next 25 years, nearly 6,000 people statewide responded through a quick and interactive online survey. The survey allowed participants to rank six transportatio...
Improved Services Coming for New Hampshire E-ZPass Customers
New Hampshire E-ZPass customers will soon have a new Customer Service Center in Concord. The transition to a new vendor for New Hampshire E-ZPass will result in the following: •A new mobile-friendly website. •A new Customer Service Call Center will open in Concord on March 24, 2017. •A new Customer Service Walk-In Center will open in Concord on March 24, 2017. This transition will occur from March 8 to 24, 2017, during which: •Transponders and Tolls will operate and it will be business as...
Oregon Distracted Driving Task Force Releases Report with Recommendations
SALEM — It started in early 2015 and did not relent in 2016: a tragic spike in traffic fatalities in Oregon that harkens back to older times, when people didn’t wear seatbelts and driving fast was cool. The Oregon Department of Transportation put out a call for task force members to help address what was – and is – an increasing factor in these deadly crashes: distracted driving. After meeting several times over the past year, the task force is now calling for action in the areas of legislati...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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