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Transportation

New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden Announces $1.7B to Modernize Fleets and Deploy Clean Transit Buses Across America

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The second year of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will enable communities to support transit worker training and create clean transit

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New This Week Newsletter Sustainable Solutions Transportation 

Four U.S. Agencies Release National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization

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The Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and the Environmental Protection Agency wrote a memorandum of understanding (MOU)

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Sam Graves
Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Graves To Chair Transportation And Infrastructure Committee

U.S. Representative Sam Graves, R-Mo., has been appointed to chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. According to AV

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Five-Year Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released its Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2026.

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Disburses $273.9M in Rural Transportation Funding

The new program seeks to help communities around the nation complete transportation projects that will increase connectivity, improve safety and

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rural transportation
Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $274 Million in Funding for 12 Projects to Improve and Expand Transportation Infrastructure in Rural Areas

New Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program, made possible by the President’s infrastructure law, makes long overdue safety and state of

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roads
New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden to Invest $2.6B in Utah Roads, Bridges Over the Next 5 Years

President Biden’s infrastructure law will invest $2.6 billion in roads and bridges, $665 million for public transportation, $36 million for

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intercity passenger rail
New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden-Harris Administration, USDOT Make Available One of the Largest Investments in 50 Years to Expand Intercity Passenger Rail Across America

Eligible entities can apply to expand and establish new intercity passenger and high-speed rail services. In addition, projects that improve

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emission free transit
New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

California Invests $2.6B in Decarbonizing Transport

A $2.6 billion investment plan has been approved by the California Air Resources Board for the state’s transition to zero-emission

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden Administration Announces $703M To Strengthen National Supply Chains

41 projects in 21 states will improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. According to the

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roadway safety
New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Advances Key Actions in the National Roadway Safety Strategy

With U.S. traffic fatalities at a 16-year high, the U.S. Department of Transportation released an update on its National Roadway

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roads and bridges
New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

$60B Released for Repairs to America’s Crumbling Roads and Bridges

The U.S. Department of Transportation released $60 million in funds for roads and bridges. According to Global Construction Review, Work

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains

The new high-performance trains are quieter than their diesel equivalents and also accelerate and brake more quickly; they will go

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

California Allocates More Than $2.2B for Transportation Infrastructure

The California Department of Transportation has provided funding to improve transportation infrastructure statewide. According to Lake County News, the allocation

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Phoenix Public Transit Secures $16.3 Million Green Bus and Infrastructure Grant

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department a $16.3 million grant for greener (low

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Historic Howellville Road Bridge Receives Upgrade

The new steel truss bridge provides a wider bridge deck and more space, enhancing safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act provides $3 billion to establish grant programs to reduce emission at ports through electrification. According to

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Better Roads for Better Budgets

Critical concepts to improve roads while stretching budgets further By Lindsay Matush  Often, a community’s most valuable asset is its

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Taking an Innovative Approach

Carroll County navigates various challenges through dedication and efficiency By Hanna Heiss Addressing the needs of its citizens, providing a

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Environment New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

$7.3B from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Build Resilient Infrastructure

The Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Formula Program will help communities and first responders prepare

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

New Initiative to Transition to Zero Emission Trucks

The Multi-State Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) initiative aims to accelerate transition to zero emission truck fleets with participation

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Montgomery County Public Schools Adding Electric School Buses to Fleet

Through funding from grants, Montgomery County Public Schools are able to add 4 electric school buses to their lineup and

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden Announces Funding to Make Public Transportation Rail Stations Accessible for All

The new All Stations Accessibility Program will provide historic investments to improve accessibility at transit stations across the nation. According

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New This Week Newsletter Resources Transportation 

Department of Energy Releases New Notice of Sale as Gasoline Prices Continue to Fall

Strategic petroleum reserve releases by President Biden reduced the price of gasoline by up to 40 cents per gallon. According

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

$125M in Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment Available through California’s CORE Project

Vouchers for Tractors, Forklifts, Construction Equipment and More Help Reduce Emissions and Improve Air Quality PASADENA, CA – The California

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US DOT Grants $300 Million for Low-emission Ferries

The funds will be used to ensure basic essential ferry service is provided to rural areas and competitive funding for

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

New Federal Rule Will Help Tackle Country’s Largest Source of Global Warming Pollution

Having states be required to report transportation sector emissions promotes transparency and encourages forward-thinking decisions. According to U.S. Pirg, president

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

DOT Provides Over $573 Million in Grants for Railway Projects

The US Department of Transportation is providing grants for projects that address railroad crossing safety. According to Railway Technology, funding

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Advances to Freight Transportation Industry through IIJA

Not only will the IIJA be improving the freight transportation industry by providing municipalities with funds to repair roads and

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US Appoints New Members to the MTSNAC

The Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC) will help the U.S. government navigate short sea transportation in an effort

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Applications Open for Funding from Bridge Investment Program

Applications for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s new competitive Bridge Investment Program are now open. The program will provide funding to

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Proposes New Standards for National Electric Vehicle Charging Network

The Biden-Harris Administration announced their goal of creating 500,000 electric car charging ports along America’s highways and communities. According to

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Suspends Buy America Requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily suspended Buy America requirements. This is for certain types of construction materials

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Increasing Flow of Traffic on the I-25

Congestion on the major New Mexico highway was becoming a major issue for commuters. By Camille Manaloto Interstate 25 in

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

High Diesel Prices Jeopardizing American Infrastructure

High diesel prices can disrupt the supply chain in America. While the average person does not rely on diesel, it

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Transit Agencies Recognized for Combating Climate Change

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recognized 10 transit agencies for helping combat climate change through

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New This Week Newsletter Sustainable Solutions Transportation 

U.S. DOT Releases $6.4 Billion for States to Reduce Carbon Emissions

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration has issued $6.4 billion for their new program: Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), created under

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Integrating Zero Emission Trucks for Commercial Use

According to Monitor Daily, it doesn’t matter if the business model is manufacturing, distribution, service, rental, moving people, moving goods or

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Environment New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Biden Moves to Restore Environmental Law On Highways, Bridges, Other Projects

Supporters of the National Environmental Policy Act say that the law is integral to keep the environment safe from climate

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Supply Chain Tracker Shows Progress as Supply Chains Remain Stressed

Since the start of the pandemic, supply chains have been stressed. There is, however, signs of progress. According to the

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Building a Better America Fact Sheet for Rural Communities

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, modern wastewater systems, clean drinking water, reliable

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Announce More than $20 Billion for Communities to Support Transit This Year

President Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $20 billion investment in transit to enable transit agencies to both

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Transit-Oriented Development Catches on as Cities Need to Boost Ridership And Housing Supply

When a new station is built by the Seattle transit agency, they try to be as efficient with space as

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US Department of Transportation Approves $2.9BN for Infrastructure Projects

Through three discretionary grant programs, the US department of Transportation offers $2.9BN for infrastructure projects. According to the International Railway

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation Water 

U.S. Coast Guard Releases Spending Plan for Infrastructure Bill Funding

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) released a spending plan for funding received from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Ports Get $450 Million From IIJA to Ease Supply Restraints

Jammed U.S. ports will be given nearly $450 million in federal money to ease supply chain constraints and lower prices

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NEWS Newsletter Transportation 

Charleston Port’s Growth Puts it on Top 10 List

The Port of Charleston ranks as the U.S.’s eighth-largest maritime hub. According to the Post and Courier, the local waterfront

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Newsletter Transportation 

Rail Industry Approves of the New Infrastructure Law

President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is providing $1.2 trillion in funding for all infrastructure related projects. According

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Newsletter Transportation 

America’s Bridges Are Falling Apart Faster Than Expected

A new report by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) finds that 36% or about a third of

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

“The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles”

Houston Vice Mayor Pro Tem and council member Martha Castex-Tatum testifies on autonomous vehicles before Congress. WASHINGTON, D.C. — City of

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

DOT Announces New Safety Strategy

Local leaders celebrate new administration strategy to support street safety. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the release

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Energy Newsletter Transportation 

Harvey Gulf Selects SailPlan to Optimize Fleet Emissions as Part of Its NetZero Strategy

RESTON, Va., Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SailPlan, the maritime cleantech company that reduces ship emissions and saves companies time

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Newsletter Transportation 

Third Cruise Line Signs Port Agreement with State of Hawaii

The World Residences at Sea inks agreement with multiple state agencies. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors

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Feature In This Issue Newsletter Transportation 

Project Profile: I-74 Mississippi River Bridge

I-74 brings major transformation to the Quad City area. By Editorial Staff Connecting the states of Iowa and Illinois, the

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Infrastructure Newsletter Transportation 

With IIJA Passed, Buttigieg Says ‘Real Work Begins’

The $1.2 trillion bill set aside $100 billion for transportation-related projects. According to American City & County, traffic fatalities across

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Newsletter Transportation 

The US’ Biggest Export This Year: Air

Over 12 million empty shipping containers reportedly leaving ports. According to Business Insider, in the first 10 months of the

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Infrastructure Newsletter Transportation 

DOT Reveals Priorities Under Federal Infrastructure Law

The bipartisan infrastructure bill will allocate $108 billion in federal money for transit. The Department of Justice will provide $108

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Infrastructure Sustainable Solutions Technology Transportation 

Taking Smart Cities to a New Level

Three Major Benefits of Automated Parking. By Ian Todd We live in an increasingly connected world. Our daily lives are

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Energy New This Week Newsletter Technology Transportation 

Apple’s Manufacturer Seen Working on Electric Cars

Foxconn’s first electric car, Foxtron, was spotted being shipped for it’s unveiling.  Foxconn is best known for being the manufacturer

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US FAA Offers $479.1 Million in Airport Infrastructure Grants

The funding will be for 123 projects in all 50 US states, American Samoa and Puerto Rico. According to US

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Widening Roads for Future Growth

I-70 in the Denver metro area required highway expansion to continue to serve the connected communities and enhance commuter daily

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Energy Infrastructure Newsletter Transportation 

Michigan Plans First US Wireless charging Road for Electric Vehicles

As electric vehicles advance, charging infrastructure is now a priority for Michigan. According to Crains Detroit Business, Michigan Gov. Gretchen

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US DOT Seeks Information to Improve Supply Chain

The Department of Transportation submitted a request for information addressing America’s supply chains. The Executive Order Biden issued in February

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Infrastructure Transportation 

The Infrastructure Bill May Increase Demand for Commodities

Commodities and raw materials may see a huge increase if the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill gets passed. Citigroup estimated

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Energy Newsletter Sustainable Solutions Transportation 

Allegheny County Looks to a Future Without Fossil Fuels

The Port Authority of Allegheny County rethinks transportation with energy efficient electric buses. As the threat of climate change constantly

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New This Week Transportation 

Surface Transportation Funding Gets Boost

A U.S. House Committee has authorized a $547 billion increase in surface transportation funds, which will mainly focus on repairing

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I-69 Route
Feature In This Issue New This Week Transportation 

A New Route Comes to Indiana

Construction on the final section of the I-69 project brings Hoosiers closer to an improved driving experience.  By Alexa Moreno

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In This Issue Transportation 

Investing in Transportation

Building the infrastructure we need requires that we target much more of our investments on transportation, such as transit, inter-city

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Transportation 

Amtrak Receives $1.69B Funding From DOT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg today announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Restoring Roads in Nashville

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The I-440 serves as an important route for connecting different parts of the city. By Sophia Acevedo  Roads are essential

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In This Issue Transportation 

Adapting Transportation Systems in 2021

investments, resiliency, transportation, Transportation Infrastructure

A proactive and reactive approach is needed to address transportation systems in 2021 By Malcolm Dougherty After a year of

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Feature Transportation 

Standing Out in 2020

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 The City of Seattle balanced a quick response to COVID-19 while continuing to prioritize infrastructure. By Sophia Acevedo Many major

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Feature Transportation 

Massive Makeover in Milwaukee

road, road infrastructure, road of the year, wisconsin, zoo interchange

The multimillion-dollar project improves safety on the busiest and largest interchange in Wisconsin By Brian Alvarado A major component in

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Channeling a New Era on the Outer Banks

bridge, infrastructure, marc basnight bridge, north carolina

The Marc Basnight Bridge is designed to provide a 100-year service life, addressing the many problems of its predecessor By

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Transportation 

Incorporating Aesthetics Economically

By Steve Weitzman When discussing aesthetics with DOTs around the country, I have found that their concerns about costs are

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Supporting Better Travel

bridges, covid-19, montana, russel street bridge, safety

The Russell Street Bridge project makes way for safer access to movement By Sophia Acevedo Bridges serve as an essential

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

California’s New “Postcard” Bridge

bridge, California, design build project, port of long beach

  The Gerald Desmond Bridge will be replaced by a new more efficient bridge By Sophia Acevedo The Port of

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Continuing to Build Back America

Texas’ SH 45 Southwest Toll Road connects communities and considers the environment By Brian Alvarado When it comes to transportation

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Risk Management Transportation 

Life-Saving Emergency Response Depends on Effective Asset Management

As infrastructure becomes critical to public health, asset management becomes a crucial part of the emergency response By Kevin Price

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Infrastructure New This Week Transportation 

Nevada Bridges Ranked Among Country’s Best by National Survey

LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) bridges were recently ranked the nation’s best. (The department had previously

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Iconic Infrastructure: George Washington Bridge

The history of the George Washington Bridge across the Hudson River began with an idea first proposed in 1906. It

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Feature In This Issue Transportation Water 

Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle

For over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of

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Featured Interview In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation Water 

The AI Interview: APWA President Bill Spearman, and President-elect Mary Joyce Ivers

The leaders of the American Public Works Association understand the challenges of our time, and see public works as part

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Malcolm Dougherty
In This Issue New This Week Transportation 

The Future of Highways

We must utilize rapid technological advances to improve our infrastructure By Malcolm Dougherty Our transportation system is the lifeblood of

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New This Week NEWS Transportation 

Freese and Nichols Hires Frank Olshefski to Lead Transit and Road Projects

PEARLAND, Texas – April 2, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has added Frank Olshefski, PE, MBA, to its transportation

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New This Week NEWS Transportation 

Former Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator Karen Hedlund has joined American Triple I as an Operating Advisor

NEW YORK. N.Y. (February 25, 2020). American Triple I Partners (ATI) (www.tripleipartners.com), a New York-based investor, developer and manager of

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Environment Feature In This Issue New This Week Risk Management Transportation Water 

Two Birds, One Road

Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation 

The High Road: Paving at 12,000 Feet

Photos courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division Cottonwood Pass in Colorado is the fourth highest

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In This Issue New This Week Technology Transportation 

AI in Infrastructure in 2020

How changing trends in artificial intelligence technology are shaping the world of infrastructure By Dr. Benjamin Schmidt Artificial intelligence (AI)

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation 

Innovation on I-49

This award-winning interchange incorporates new design methods, technology, and even art By Julia Edinger A new segment of interstate between

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In This Issue New This Week Technology Transportation 

Smart Cities & Intelligent Transportation in 2020

The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Malcolm Dougherty Across the globe,

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation 

Transportation Infrastructure: Predictions for 2020

A shift in public opinion toward funding will result in transportation gains in the new decade By Manuel H. Lazerov

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Technology Transportation 

Explore How 3D Design Is Transforming the Transportation Industry in HDR’s Latest Experts Talk

OMAHA, Neb. — As 3D design tools continue to gain ground in transportation, they will impact state agencies, municipalities, contractors

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Lisa Reece wins Woman Of The Year
New This Week NEWS Transportation 

HDR’s Lisa Reece Named Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire Chapter

HDR’s Lisa Reece has been honored as the 2019 Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire

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