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...
Public Support for State & Local Transportation Funding Improvements Remains Strong
WASHINGTON – Voters in 18 states Nov. 8 approved 88 percent of 380 state and local ballot initiatives that are expected to generate almost $20 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation improvement projects, according to initial results compiled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The results of 23 measures are pending. The approval rate was higher than the historical average tracked by ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (A...
Woolpert to Provide Engineering, Survey and Consulting for American Samoa Airport Terminal
The new environmentally and economically conscious facility will utilize federal and FAA funding. PAGO PAGO, Tutuila — Woolpert has been contracted by the American Samoa Government, Department of Port Administration, to evaluate, plan and design a new airport terminal at Pago Pago International Airport (PPG). Woolpert will provide engineering, planning, survey and consulting services for PPG, which serves the seven South Pacific islands of this U.S. territory. Senior Project Manager and Se...
Video: Vermont’s First Diverging Diamond Interchange
Vermont's First DDI: Exit 16 I-89 Colchester from WSP USA on Vimeo.The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is improving the roadway along the U.S. Routes 2/7 (U.S. 2/7) corridor, in the vicinity of Interstate 89 (I-89) Exit 16, to enhance mobility and safety in Colchester, Vt. The project area extends from in the Colchester-Winooski town line north for approximately 1 mile to just beyond the intersection of Sunderland Woods Road at U.S. 2/7. The core of the project is to reconfigure the ex...
European Commission and EIB initiate feasibility study to better connect Ukrainian and Moldovan railway networks with EU
Today, the Commission together with the European Investment Bank (EIB) is launching a pre- feasibility study to assess how to better connect the Ukrainian and Moldovan railway networks with the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The rail gauge used in most of the EU is different to the one in Eastern Europe, which makes it difficult to ship goods in both directions. This could be solved by extending the EU railway gauge across the borders from Poland and Romania into Ukraine and Moldov...
U.S. Rural Road & Bridge Conditions, Safety & Funding Needs Examined in New Report
U.S. RURAL ROADS & BRIDGES HAVE SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES, HIGH FATALITY RATES & LACK ADEQUATE CAPACITY; BACKLOG OF NEEDED REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS TO RURAL ROADS & BRIDGES TOTALS $180 BILLION Eds: TRIP’s report contains 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, infographics and video interview footage...
Six State DOTs Sign ‘Equity In Infrastructure’ Pledge
On October 11, six state department of transportation chief executives signed a national pledge at a ceremony in the nation’s capital as part of their commitment to expand equity opportunities in the infrastructure sector. [Above image by AASHTO] Those state DOTs – representing California, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, and Michigan – pledged to create opportunities for historically underutilized businesses or HUBs as they disburse funding from the $1.2 trillion Inf...
Acrow Provides Modular Steel Replacement for Damaged Bridge in Northern Italy
Long-term temporary structure vital to maintaining local, tourist and commercial traffic (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to note it has supplied a modular steel bridge to enable access over the Rio Rinassico Gorge in the Province of Trento in northern Italy. The structure will serve as a long-term temporary solution to a bridge damaged by a slow-moving landslide on one of the steep slopes of the gorge. Acrow’...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Bridge Investment Program Grants
$18.4 million in FY22 Bridge Planning Grants will go to 23 projects in 23 states to create a long-term pipeline of construction-ready bridge projects Grants on top of $5.3 billion in FY 23 Bridge Formula funding announced earlier this week Additional competitive funding for bridge construction projects to be announced later this year WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the first round of grants from President...
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...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
