- Kansas Turnpike Seeks Roadway Maintenance and Facilities Director Applicants
- Connecticut DOT Gets Results Using Wrong-Way Driving And Work Zone Camera Technology
- Kapsch Engineer Leads WTS Atlanta Effort To Inspire Interest In Transportation Careers And Promote Diversity
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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Kansas Turnpike Seeks Roadway Maintenance and Facilities Director Applicants
The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Roadway Maintenance and Facilities. The range of responsibilities includes managing KTA maintenance supervisors and staff, ensuring that equipment and facilities remain in good working order, and overseeing a budget, purchasing, and equipment fleets. The annual salary range is $160,000 to $190,000 (negotiable on the basis of experience).
Detailed information about duties, qualifications, and requirements is available online.
Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Kansas Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA)Connecticut DOT Gets Results Using Wrong-Way Driving And Work Zone Camera Technology
CTInsider.com reports on positive results from two Connecticut DOT programs aimed at improving highway safety. In recent legislative testimony, CTDOT Secretary Garrett Eucalitto said the wrong-way driving detection and warning technology put in place at 137 locations starting in 2022 has been activated more than 230 times, in most cases causing drivers to self-correct. The department has enough money remaining from a $60 million allocation to install 200 more units around the state.
Eucalitto told lawmakers that placing cameras in work zones has caused average speeds in those areas to drop by 18 percent. To date, 25,000 warnings and 750 fines of $750 or more have been issued to violators. The secretary also explained that the warnings appear to deter speeding recidivism by motorists who receive them.
The article notes that Secretary Eucalitto also updated lawmakers on recent traffic fatality data.
Connecticut Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Safety (Includes COVID-19 Impacts) Intelligent Transportation SystemsKapsch Engineer Leads WTS Atlanta Effort To Inspire Interest In Transportation Careers And Promote Diversity
Kapsch TrafficCom announced that Martika Johanson-Murray, one of its traffic systems engineers, will lead a WTS Atlanta Chapter initiative to “cultivate the next generation of transportation talent.”
Ms. Johanson-Murray will chair the chapter’s Transportation YOU Program, which partners high school students with industry professionals to explore STEM careers and seek mentorship through site tours and interaction with guest speakers. This summer, she will lead a six-day immersive summit in Washington DC, “guiding high school students through educational tours and activities, including visits to a local university, the US Department of Transportation, an airport, and Metro trains.”
Ms. Johanson-Murray said, “Mentoring and championing the next generation of female leaders is a cause close to my heart, and I believe it’s essential for a brighter, more inclusive future.” JB Kendrick, Kapsch TrafficCom North America president, commented, “When we uplift and empower women, we open doors to new ideas and innovative solutions that can transform our world. It’s about more than just equity – it’s about creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. Martika’s appointment aligns perfectly with our mission to empower women and promote gender equity in the transportation industry. I look forward to supporting her and celebrating her achievements in the coming years.”
The announcement noted that Kapsch “is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and believes in the power of mentorship and the importance of supporting women in STEM fields.”
Appointments-Promotions-Retirements Atlanta (GA) Metro Region Georgia Kapsch Transportation and Infrastructure Leadership And Workforce Diversity Transportation And Infrastructure Workforce Issues Women in TransportationThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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