Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu April 04, 2019
GDOT's $135M Widening of I-85 Presses Forward
The first of the Georgia Department of Transportation's 11 Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) projects, the $135 million-plus design-build widening of I-85, is being constructed by C.W. Matthews Contracting Company (CWM) Inc....
AASHTO - Mon April 01, 2019
Chicago Task Force Calls for State Fuel Tax Increase
A 48-page report issued March 14 by a 20-member Chicago transportation task force called for an increase in the Illinois state fuel tax to provide more funding to help both the Windy City and Illinois adapt to future mobility challenges....
Office of Gov. Cuomo - Mon April 01, 2019
Cuomo, de Blasio Announce 10-Point Plan to Transform, Fund NYC's MTA
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a proposal to transform the MTA and create dedicated and sustained funding streams for the agency. The proposal includes the joint endorsement of congestion pricing and a plan to reorganize the MTA....
Manitou Group - Fri March 29, 2019
Manitou Group's Support for the Neoline Maritime Transport Project
The Manitou Group, the global leader in rough-terrain handling, confirms its support for the Neoline maritime project to transport its machines to the American market. This future innovative and environmentally-responsible line is part of the group's CSR approach....
Phillips 66 Partners - Tue March 26, 2019
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Announce Transportation Service
Phillips 66 Partners and Kinder Morgan Inc. announced the start of a joint open season by Gray Oak Pipeline LLC (Gray Oak) and Kinder Morgan Crude & Condensate LLC (KMCC) to provide shippers with long-term crude oil transportation from Gray Oak Pipeline origin points in the Permian Basin to KMCC delivery points at or near the Houston Ship Channel under a binding joint transportation services agreement....
TRIP - Wed March 20, 2019
Report Grades Half Michigan Roads 'Poor'
While increased transportation funding provided by Michigan's 2015 road funding package has allowed many projects to proceed throughout the state, additional investment is needed to complete numerous projects that would improve Michigan's road and bridge conditions, relieve traffic congestion, and enhance traffic safety and efficiency, according to a new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit based in Washington, DC....
Office of Gov. Hogan - Mon March 18, 2019
Maryland Eyes Double-Stacking Howard Street Tunnel
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has submitted an application for a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) INFRA grant to double-stack the Howard Street Tunnel and assisted Washington County in submitting its INFRA grant application for I-81/Halfway Boulevard Freight Connection in Western Maryland....
AASHTO Journal - Mon March 18, 2019
New Study Reveals Cost of Hudson Tunnel Shutdown
A 20-page study issued by the urban research and advocacy organization known as Regional Plan Association in mid-February found that a shutdown of a 110-year old, two-track train tunnel under the Hudson River would cost the U.S....
Fluor Corporation - Fri March 15, 2019
Fluor Breaks Ground on $4.9B LAX Automated People Mover
Fluor Corporation announced that its LAX Integrated Express Solutions joint venture team recently broke ground on the Los Angeles International Airport's Automated People Mover project for Los Angeles World Airports....
MBTA - Thu March 14, 2019
Green Line Extension Next Steps: Somerville Spans to Close
The MBTA has announced that the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project is on schedule with the next major project steps, including the temporary closure of three bridges in Somerville in order to advance GLX construction, which includes infrastructure improvements as well as widening efforts to accommodate the addition of new Green Line light rail tracks and rights of way....
