- MTA: Guiding Tallest Ship Ever To Clear Verrazzano Bridge Required Weeks Of Planning, Coordination
- USDOT Funds Demonstration Of Digital Technology's Capability To Improve Project Delivery
- Pennsylvania Turnpike Collects Supplies For Hurricane Victims
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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MTA: Guiding Tallest Ship Ever To Clear Verrazzano Bridge Required Weeks Of Planning, Coordination
In the wee hours of October 19, tugboats safely guided a ship carrying four 227.4-foot-tall cranes under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels announced yesterday. “The Zhen Hua 25 with this cargo is the tallest vessel to ever pass under the bridge, requiring weeks of complex planning operations with numerous partner agencies to ensure safe passage.” Traffic was stopped briefly for the operation to reduce sag on the suspension bridge, and ballast was added to the ship to lower its position in the water. The press release details the required coordination and conditions, and a photo collection illustrates the thin margin of error the team worked within.
Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Safety (Includes COVID-19 Impacts) Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York New York CityUSDOT Funds Demonstration Of Digital Technology's Capability To Improve Project Delivery
Yesterday, USDOT’s Federal Transit Administration announced it has selected the University of Cincinnati to conduct an approximately $5.1 million project to “demonstrate advanced digital management system solutions aimed at improving the delivery of transit construction projects.” The university’s partners in the undertaking — part of USDOT’s IIJA-funded Accelerating Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems Program — are the Southwest Ohio Regional Transportation Authority, the Butler County Regional Transit Authority, and Akron Metro.
“Our goal is to help transit agencies deliver projects on time, on task, and on budget,” said FTA Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool. “[The university project] will help us do that by improving efficiency and providing tools that reduce construction delays and costs and enable workers to perform tasks faster, more safely, smarter, and more accurately.”
The University of Cincinnati’s proposal was selected through a competitive process.
Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Information Technology Resources and Acquisitions Transportation and Infrastructure Research & Development US Department of Transportation (USDOT) US Gov't Transportation Funding US Infrastructure Funding And Financing InitiativesPennsylvania Turnpike Collects Supplies For Hurricane Victims
WHTM reports, now through November 9, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is collecting donated goods for shipment to communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Items needed are non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food and bottled water; diapers, baby wipes and bay food; cleaning and personal hygiene supplies; new blankets, tarps, and “newly packaged” tents.
WHTM notes that cash donations are being accepted by the American Red Cross.
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) Public Outreach And CommunicationThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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