Hazardous work zones are a part of highway construction, especially at night on a heavily traveled interstate. Safety is a premium. Oregon DOT partnered with Medford Police and their radar speed van to help keep the public and workers safe.
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Medford, OR: Work Zone Dangers
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Urban Restoration Projects
Tuesday, August 14th, 2018ACEC Member Firms enhance communities with urban restoration projects by revitalizing previously blighted industrial, environmental and hazardous waste sites: WGM Group, GEI Consultants, Inc., Creighton Manning Engineering, Strand Associates
View this complete post...Wyoming DOT: Garner Lake Road Extension
Friday, August 10th, 2018A new road is taking shape in Gillette as a result of a joint effort between WYDOT and Campbell County. Featuring: Josh Jundt, WYDOT Resident Engineer – Gillette.
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Friday, August 3rd, 2018Minnesota welcomes the Automated Shuttle Bus project, testing how the vehicle stands up to Minnesota’s harsh winters. So far, the shuttle bus is providing a smooth ride and accessibility to riders.
View this complete post...Washington State DOT: Relocating Fish for Culvert Upgrade
Wednesday, August 1st, 2018For most people the thrill of fishing is bragging about the size of the catch they’re bringing home, but when our environmental team hits the waters, they’re on a different mission. Rather than length of fish, they’re keeping track of quantity, returning everything they catch to water downstream. Here’s a 60 second look at that process.
View this complete post...America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Driving
Friday, July 13th, 2018A new online report from WalletHub offers a comparison of America’s 100 most-populated cities, ranking the 10 best and worst cities for driving. The AI-based financial advice company based their list on four metrics: 1) Cost of Ownership & Maintenance, 2) Traffic & Infrastructure, 3) Safety and 4) Access to Vehicles & Maintenance.
View this complete post...Highway Boondoggles 4
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018Nine proposed highway expansion projects across the country – slated to cost $30 billion – exemplify the need for a fresh approach to transportation planning and spending. As America considers how to meet its infrastructure needs in a fiscally responsible way, the nation cannot afford expensive “boondoggle” projects that don’t meet our most important transportation needs.
View this complete post...Peña Station NEXT: Visualizing a net-zero energy district in Denver, CO
Friday, July 6th, 2018Learn how NREL researchers are using advanced modeling and visualization tools to help create the planned net-zero energy district, Peña Station NEXT, near the Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. This project will result in tools for smart city design that can be applied across the country.
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Louis Berger Helps Lead Puerto Rico Recovery
Thursday, July 5th, 2018After Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were devastated by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, numerous ACEC Member Firms were among the first responders on the ground. One of the first Member Firms to arrive on-site following the hurricanes was Louis Berger. “Even several months after the storms, many rural communities in Puerto Rico still have no power,” says Tom Lewis, president of the U.S. Division of Louis Berger.
View this complete post...A New Leaf: Revitalizing New York City’s Aging Parks Infrastructure
Monday, July 2nd, 2018In a space-starved city built from stone, brick, and steel, parks function as essential public infrastructure. These vital green spaces provide cost-free leisure and recreation in every corner of New York City, strengthening the economic and physical health of communities and providing a backyard for millions of residents. With the city’s population at an all-time high and record numbers of tourists, New York’s parks and playgrounds are busier—and more crucial—than ever before.
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