Equipment World Staff (EQW)Safety$600 million O.C. bridges program kicks offThe Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) on Oct. 19 kicked off a nearly $600 million program that will separate street traffic from trains at seven locations in north Orange County. Known as the O.C. Bridges, the projects will eliminate the need for drivers to waste time idling at rail crossings, waiting for trains to pass. […]October 19, 2011BusinessErdman Anthony named to 2011 Hot Firm ListErdman Anthony is ranked No. 104 out of 175 in The Zweig Letter 2011 Hot Firm List which recognizes the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada. These are firms that have outperformed the economy and competitors to become leaders in their chosen fields. Rankings are based on […]October 19, 2011RoadbuildingSystems Integrated Expands LA County Traffic Control System Using Proxim Tsunami® GX800 Licensed RadiosSilicon Valley, CA (October 17, 2011) – Proxim Wireless Corporation (OTC Markets: PRXM), a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, today announced the addition of Proxim Tsunami® GX800 licensed point-to-point radios to the existing 13 city-wide traffic control system deployment for Los Angeles County, California. This traffic control system already won a 2009 National […]October 19, 2011HomeLandslide closes Utah roadAbout 12 miles of State Route 14 in Utah used by truckers will be closed for months to make repairs after a recent landslide, the Utah Department of Transportation said. The landslide in southern Utah carrying about 1.5 million cubic yards of rocks and debris destroyed about a quarter-mile of the highway that runs between […]October 18, 2011WorkforceHybrid construction vehicles vs. convention diesel: Which one wins with emissions?Scientists at the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology have received a $2 million contract for a first-of-its-kind study of hybrid construction vehicles. The two-year project, which is being funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), will allow researchers to evaluate the emission reduction benefits of two commercially available hybrid […]October 18, 2011Business20 major corporation CEOS call on Senate, House to create jobs, rebuild AmericaThe CEOs of 20 major U.S. corporations are calling on Senate and House leaders to pass a robust multi-year surface transportation bill to create jobs and rebuild America in a letter.(For a downloadable PDF of the letter, click here.) In the letter, the business leaders agree: “There is certainly no singular solution to remedy the […]October 18, 2011HomeCatherine Connor earns ARBTA Lifetime Achievement AwardCatherine (Cathy) Connor, senior vice president and manager of Federal Government Affairs for Parsons Brinckerhoff, was the recipient of the Ethel S. Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The award was presented as part of the inaugural 2011 ARTBA “Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction” awards. Named […]October 18, 2011HomeMica: Streamline all infrastructure projects, not just a chosen fewIn response to the President’s announcement to streamline just 14 infrastructure projects across the nation in the name of economic stimulus, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-Fla.) called the announcement a drop in the bucket when the entire infrastructure project process is mired in red tape. Mica released the following statement: “Unfortunately, […]October 18, 2011HomeTennessee DOT unveils new logoThe Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has unveiled a new logo that the agency says provides continuity with the state of Tennessee and other state agencies. The logo incorporates the three stars as well as the official red, white, and blue colors of the Tennessee state flag. “TDOT’s logo should represent the department’s commitment to […]October 18, 2011RoadbuildingHS-300NUltrasonic rear-obstacle detection & proximity system Promote collision avoidance by delivering benefits to help improve driver awareness Alert the driver (enabling driver to react and bring the vehicle to a stop) Quantify distance of the vehicle to the obstacle Description Ultrasonic rear-obstacle detection & proximity system; overview of components: Ultrasonic transceiver detectors – mounted on […]October 18, 2011Previous PagePage 171 of 591Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. 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