Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma board adopts new name, branding during Feb. 11 board meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to pass a resolution adopting “ONE Transit” as the new name for the organization and revealed a brand package that includes the official ONE Transit branding and logo, a new website, and other conceptual elements.The RTA originally formed in 2019 as a regional, independent government agency that works to plan, develop, fund, implement and operate transit projects that serve the Ce...
Enhancing Roadside Safety: The Importance of Immediate Impact Detection and Response Systems
By: Ken Haley, Director of Business Development, TrafFix DevicesSmart device communication has reshaped industries across the globe, and road safety is no exception. The rapid detection and timely response to roadside collisions can mean the difference between a quick repair and a tragic secondary crash. Roadside safety devices like crash cushions, guardrails, and signs are essential tools for minimizing harm, but their effectiveness depends on knowing when they have been compromised and acting...
Alabama Department of Transportation Enhances Performance-Based Budgeting with Bentley Systems’ AI-Powered Blyncsy Solution
Alabama DOT is using Blyncsy from Bentley Systems to enhance its existing performance-based budgeting process for highway maintenance. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. ALDOT leverages Blyncsy to improve statewide asset surveys and strengthen data-driven maintenance planning EXTON, Pa.,— Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, announced today the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is using Bentley’s Blyncsy solution to enhance its...
American Great Lakes Ports Launch Study to Expand Cargo Shipments Between Great Lakes and Inland Waterways
Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels. WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2026) — The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), including members Ports of Indiana, the Illinois International Port District (IIPD), and Port Milwaukee, in partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS), announced today that they will begin a com...
Innovation takes center stage as ATSSA showcases the latest roadway safety technology
New Products Rollout for 2026 features 14 entries in competition for Innovation AwardFREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 3, 2026) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) announces the lineup for its 2026 New Products Rollout (NPRO), which includes 14 products and takes place Feb. 20-24 in Houston during ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo.In addition to better physical barriers and devices that speed repetitive work zone tasks, this year’s lineup includes products that use con...
Acrow’s Modular Bridge Speeds Up Interstate Construction Project in Texas
Unique structure near Odessa allows crews to efficiently transport concrete materials and to work at a faster pace (Parsippany, New Jersey) – 29 January 2026 – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced it has designed and supplied one of its modular steel bridges to help Sundt Construction transport concrete for the Interstate 20 widening project near Odessa, Texas. The bridge installation features a conveyor system and stilts instead of bridge abutments...
Autel Energy North America Applauds Family-Owned EV Roadway and Celebrates Grand Opening of New DC Fast Charging Hub at Vintage Oaks Shopping Center in Novato, California
NOVATO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EV Roadway, a family-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging company based in Novato, announced the successful grand opening of a new premium DC fast charging hub at the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. The community-focused event brought together local EV drivers, nearby businesses, property partners, and leaders of the Novato Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the addition of high-quality EV charging infrastructure in the heart of the city.The newly energi...
ALLPLAN publishes Best Practice Guide on Modernizing and Renewing Transport Infrastructure
E-book shows how engineering firms can profitably leverage the maintenance boom with BIM, scan-to-BIM, LCA, and cloud-based collaborationMunich, January 22, 2025 – ALLPLAN, the global provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry and part of the Nemetschek Group, has released a new e-book that provides engineering and planning firms with practical guidance on projects for the maintenance and renewal of roads, bridges, and tunnels.The background to this is the growing wave of renewals in Europe:...
TEXRail breaks ridership record for December
(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Jan. 14, 2026 — Trinity Metro TEXRail surged to a new monthly ridership high with 129,115 rides in December – a 25% increase over December 2024. The growth can be attributed to many factors, including enthusiastic travelers who enjoy the ease and convenience of traveling to their favorite destinations by rail.Since beginning operations in January 2019, TEXRail has provided a public transportation option between Fort Worth and DFW Airport’s Terminal B with multiple stations al...
ACE hails Birmingham–Manchester and rail link and NPR as pivotal boost to UK growth
Northern Powerhouse Rail: ACE CommentThe Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has today welcomed the government’s announcement of a new Birmingham to Manchester rail line and renewed commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail, describing it as a landmark moment for the UK’s transport network.Ben Brittain, Director of Public Affairs at ACE, said: “This is a smart, pro-growth decision that strengthens the backbone of a national rail network fit for the demands of a modern economy. A new d...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
