- Oregon Lawmakers Propose Studying Construction Of New Columbia River Bridge
- Gannett Fleming TranSystems Acquires Florida Engineering Services Firm
- Troopers Will Monitor PA Turnpike Work Zone Safety From Construction Vehicles
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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Oregon Lawmakers Propose Studying Construction Of New Columbia River Bridge
With the goal of easing congestion in the Portland metro area, a new Oregon bill, SB 1201, directs Oregon DOT to conduct a feasibility study for the bridge project by September 2026, KOIN reports. The proposed bridge, an extension of SR 127 to the west of the I-205 and I-5 bridges in Portland, would connect to I-5 on the Washington side of the Columbia River.
“This bridge would not only ease traffic for millions of Oregonians, but it would provide a lasting, multi-generational solution that will benefit our families and economy for years to come,” said co-sponsor Senator Suzanne Weber (R-16), who serves on the Joint Transportation Committee. Senator Bruce Starr (R-12), the other chief sponsor, is vice-chair of the committee, to which the bill has been referred.
Oregon Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Portland OR Metro Region Washington StateGannett Fleming TranSystems Acquires Florida Engineering Services Firm
Gannett Fleming TranSystems announced today it acquired Scalar Consulting Group Inc., a Florida-based transportation engineering and infrastructure services firm. “The acquisition deepens Gannett Fleming TranSystems’ presence in Florida and broadens its suite of transportation and construction engineering [and] inspection (“CE&I”) offerings, primarily serving government agencies and commercial clients across the state,” according to the firm’s news release.
Scalar’s scope of services includes project development and environment studies, NEPA evaluations, bridge design and inspection, traffic engineering, drainage design, complex highway design, utility coordination, and other essential engineering and CE&I services. It operates five offices and employs more than 100 engineers throughout Florida.
“Scalar’s specialization in innovative transportation engineering, cost-effective solutions, and efficient project delivery will enhance and expand our capabilities,” commented Tim Rock, co-president of Gannett Fleming TranSystems. “Their expertise in complex highway design, drainage solutions, and CE&I services strengthens our ability to provide top-tier infrastructure solutions across Florida’s diverse transportation needs.”
Gannett Fleming and TranSystems merged last August. The Scalar acquisition is the firm’s second in less than six months. It acquired Muller & Muller LTD, a Chicago-based architecture, planning, and structural engineering services provider, in December.
Acquisitions Sales And Mergers Florida Gannett Fleming TranSystemsTroopers Will Monitor PA Turnpike Work Zone Safety From Construction Vehicles
The work zone safety initiative called “Operation Orange Squeeze” will be in effect during April, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced Friday. A PTC and Pennsylvania State Police collaboration, the initiative puts troopers in construction vehicles to monitor work areas across the turnpike system for unsafe driving behavior, such as speeding and distracted driving. April is both the start of the 2025 construction season and National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PTC noted.
The announcement looks at PTC’s emphasis on driver and highway worker safety, the results of previous Orange Squeeze campaigns, and other commission safety programs, such as Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program.
Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Safety (Includes COVID-19 Impacts) Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) Transportation And Infrastructure Workforce IssuesThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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