Thursday, August 20, 2020

Today's Infrastructurre News

Five States Tap Real-Time Data to Improve Roadway Safety | StateScoop
Louisiana, Oregon and Tennessee signed contracts with the company ... streams on traffic congestion that the states' transportation departments say ...

Connected car and transportation analytics company Inrix has announced that five new state departments of ... Tennessee DOT, Oregon DOT, and Louisiana DOTD have joined a growing number of states relying upon Inrix as their ...
A new mass-transit plan, totaling $1.5 billion over 10 years or more, is being finalized within Nashville Mayor John ...

TDOT Inspects Bridges Along Interstate 26 | Kingsport Times News
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is inspecting interstate bridges this week in Sullivan County. On Monday, workers were ...

Across the State Line

Sept. Forum to Discuss Infrastructure | ASCE SmartBrief
Effects of the pandemic as well as innovation, public-private partnerships and funding for surface transportation are among the topics on the agenda for an infrastructure advocacy forum taking place Sept. 14-21. The "United for Infrastructure" event will bring together businesses, unions, associations, think tanks and elected officials. Full Story: Transport Topics

Work Begins on Fla. Rapid Bus Line
 | ASCE SmartBrief
Construction has begun on the first bus rapid transit line in the Tampa, Fla., region. The $44 million line is scheduled to open in early 2022, linking St. Petersburg and area beaches with a 10.3-mile dedicated bus lane and 16 stops. Full Story: Tampa Bay Times

Plan Aims to Mitigate Flooding in Texas Watershed
 | ASCE SmartBrief
Officials in the Houston area have come up with 16 long-term solutions valued at roughly $3 billion to mitigate flooding from the San Jacinto River and related waterways. The San Jacinto Regional Watershed Master Drainage Plan, which likely will be finished this fall, is expected to call for long-term solutions such as stormwater detention basin excavation. Full Story: Houston Chronicle

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