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ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards “Grand Conceptor” Winner: The Bayonne Bridge Between New York and New Jersey

Friday, April 20th, 2018

Already a marvel of 20th century engineering, the new Bayonne Bridge is now also a 21st century sensation. Since 1931, the iconic superstructure, formerly the world’s largest steel arched bridge, has spanned the Kill Van Kull, one of the most heavily traveled cargo-carrying waterways, accessing the port of New York and New Jersey. Engineering firms HDR and WSP USA joined forces to modernize the bridge and allow larger ships to cross under it. At the Engineering Excellence Awards Gala, hosted by ACEC on April 17th, Milestone 1 of the “Raising the Bayonne Bridge” project was awarded the highest honor of “Grand Conceptor.”

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Guest on The Infra Blog: David Ehrenberg, President & CEO, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC)

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

There are so many technological advances happening in every walk of life. To a large extent, we’re starting to see more and more of those affect the way that we live and experience the city each and every day. Sometimes those are all to the good, and sometimes they have unintended consequences…Whether it’s in traffic and congestion or public safety, there’s a lot more that cities and municipalities can do to harness the potential of that technology and innovation in a way that’s a little bit more, perhaps, purposeful and thoughtful than just “more technology is always good.”

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A Year From L Train Shutdown, TransAlt Begins Series of Bike Trains

Monday, April 16th, 2018

The L train shutdown — which will compel tens of thousands of New Yorkers to find an alternate route between Brooklyn and Manhattan — is a year away. But it’s not too soon to prepare. This morning Transportation Alternatives organized the first L Train Bike Train to get Brooklynites in the swing of riding across the Williamsburg Bridge into Manhattan.

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SEPTA Drives the Economy of Pennsylvania

Friday, April 13th, 2018

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the nation’s sixth largest transit system, providing a vast network of fixed route services, ADA paratransit, and shared ride services for Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. This coverage area spans 2,200 square miles and has a population of more than four million residents.

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County government – a critical component of America’s greatness

Monday, April 9th, 2018

Who would have thought that counties invest more than $122 billion each year to build infrastructure and maintain and operate public works? Very few! That statistic however, comes straight from the National Association of Counties (NAC) so the numbers are real. The data validates the fact that county government is “big business” in America.

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Utah DOT: Top Ten Projects of 2018

Friday, April 6th, 2018

UDOT crews will work on 188 highway construction projects scheduled across the state this year, with a combined value of $1.46 billion. Planned improvements range from small sidewalk and street light installations, to the rebuilding of a 12-lane section of urban freeway. Within the Top 10, projects include widening and rebuilding freeways, constructing new interchanges or redesigning existing ones, and repaving and upgrading other local/regional highways.

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Get Ready for RPA Assembly 2018: April 27th in NYC

Thursday, April 5th, 2018
RPA Assembly 2018: Big Ideas That Can't Wait

Each year, Regional Plan Association (RPA) brings together more than 1,000 civic and business leaders from around the New York metropolitan area to discuss major issues affecting the prosperity and quality of life in the region. The 2018 Assembly will feature Big Ideas that Can’t Wait — ideas we need to move forward on today to tackle some of the region’s biggest challenges in order to ensure sustainability, good governance and shared prosperity. 

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Illinois Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe, Smooth and Efficient Mobility

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Illinois’ roads, highways and bridges form vital transportation links for the state’s residents, visitors and businesses, providing daily access to homes, jobs, shopping, natural resources and recreation. Modernizing Illinois’ transportation system is critical to quality of life and economic competitiveness in the Prairie State. Inadequate transportation investment, which will result in deteriorated transportation facilities and diminished access, will negatively affect economic competitiveness and quality of life in Illinois.

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Economic and Health Benefits of Bicycling in Northwest Arkansas

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

To better understand the economic and health benefits of bicycling in Northwest Arkansas, the Walton Family Foundation, in collaboration with PeopleForBikes, commissioned BBC Research & Consulting (BBC) to conduct a study of bicycling behavior and assess the economic and health benefits of bicycling in the region.

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Coming Soon: 2018 ACEC Convention and Legislative Summit, April 15-18 in Washington, DC

Friday, March 30th, 2018
ACEC 2018 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit

This year’s ACEC Convention and Legislative Summit features a full schedule, a diverse list of speakers and plenty of opportunities for networking, exhibition and education. The three-day event will take place in Washington, DC, April 15-18, 2018.

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