Woolpert Hired to Design New Terminal at Huntingburg (Ind.) Regional Airport
The 6,000-square-foot facility incorporates sustainable design features and locally sourced materials. HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (July 20, 2023) — The Dubois County Airport Authority has contracted Woolpert to design a new 6,000-square-foot terminal at Huntingburg Regional Airport. Woolpert will provide design, structural engineering, surveying, planning, and construction administration services to address the needs of the rapidly growing general aviation airport located between Evansville, Ind., and...
Five Ways Airports Can Prepare for Hurricanes
1. Secure the airfield and surrounding areas Tie down all aircraft, causeways, support vehicles, etc., and store all lightweight materials away from windows and low points of elevation. Heavy wind or severe flooding can cause stationary objects without these securities to become free moving without control which can cause damage to infrastructure and aircraft. 2. Mitigate flooding chances Limit or prevent unnecessary water damage to structures by constructing effective drainage plans, and p...
FAA Invests Nearly $92 Million to Help Airports Reach President’s Goal of Net Zero-Emissions by 2050
WASHINGTON – Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar panels, electric buses, charging stations and electrification studies; investments that support good-paying jobs and their local communities. Also, as a part of this sustainability effort, the agency is providing funding to help general aviation airports safely transition to unleaded...
SSSBA and West Virginia Department of Transportation Collaborate to Publish Standard Plans for Short Span Steel Bridges
WASHINGTON, DC – The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) and West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) teamed up to develop and publish standard bridge plans for composite rolled beam girders and composite plate girders. The plans will allow owners and engineers to cut project costs and save time since they will not need to design the steel girders. The recently published plans include cross-sections, span configuration, loadings, and state-specific practices for West Virginia and...
ASU research ensures AV safety and reliability
By continuing to develop the safety of autonomous vehicles, faculty members at Arizona State University’s Fulton Schools are improving the experience of not only passengers and drivers but also pedestrians and the general public. Graphic by Erika Gronek/ASU As autonomous vehicles continue to advance at an unprecedented pace, ensuring their safety is a main concern shaping the future of transportation. This multi-billion-dollar industry has attracted many companies to the Greater Phoen...
Matern Professional Engineering Helps Build Brightline Train Station at Orlando International Airport
Brightline serves as a blueprint for other states considering high-speed rail Matern Professional Engineering is pleased to announce its engineering work on Brightline’s Orlando International Airport Train Station. Brightline is the only modern, eco-friendly intercity rail provider in the U.S. The Orlando Brightline station will serve as a blueprint for other states as it revolutionizes travel in Florida, delivering the first high-speed train directly connected to an airport, linking mil...
Airport terminal expansion project takes flight
Preparing for take-off upon completion of phase one setting of roof sections Portland International Airport, commonly referred to as “PDX” and one of America’s best airports, anticipates substantial growth over the next two decades. PDX is scaling up in preparation to better serve 35 million passengers annually by undergoing a main terminal expansion project – nearly doubling its size. A key component of this expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over...
MTM Transit Awarded Contract to Operate Manteca Transit System
MANTECA, Calif., June 27, 2023 (Newswire.com) - MTM Transit is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract with the City of Manteca to operate its comprehensive Manteca Transit system. The contract, which goes live on July 1, includes a three-year term with two additional one-year options. Under the contract, MTM Transit will provide a wide range of transportation options on behalf of the City, including fixed route, dial-a-ride, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratrans...
Controversial Big Sur Bridge Gets Extended Life from Innovative Geotechnical Polyurethane
In early 2023, the California region experienced “12 consecutive atmospheric rivers that really soaked and saturated the soil.” June 22, 2023 California’s iconic Highway 1 hugs the central coastline and Santa Lucia Mountains through its scenic Big Sur section.The bridges carrying cars and trucks over the many creeks and canyons are engineering marvels—Rocky Creek, Big Creek, and one of the tallest single-span concrete bridges in the world, spanning 714 feet, the Bixby Creek...
DART Providing Transit Centers as Cooling Stations
With temperatures rising across North Texas, DART is offering transit centers as cooling stations for riders looking to escape the heat. Beginning Friday, June 23, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will provide transit centers as cooling stations for customers looking for ways to stay safe from the excessive heat we are experiencing across the region. DART transit centers will be open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Each of the following transit center will be staffed with DA...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
