- WSP Global Appoints New US Business Leaders
- Metro Pacific Tollways Aims For 2026 Conversion To Barrier-Free Tolling
- Thursday TRB Webinar Explores Highly Modified Asphalt (HiMA) Development and Applications
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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WSP Global Appoints New US Business Leaders
WSP Global recently made two senior executive appointments. Joseph (Joe) Sczurko was named the firm’s US president. A licensed professional engineer since 1989, he joined WSP in 2022 upon its acquisition of Wood E&I. He previously led WSP’s Earth and Environment business in the US. The appointment announcement stated, “Throughout his career, [Joe] has gained broad experience in end markets, clients, project types and technical staff. Joe has also established extensive networks within the industry, led change and successfully delivered results in a range of business operating models.” Sczurko holds graduate degrees in engineering and business administration.
Christopher Peters, PE, was named US chief operating officer at the same time. According to the announcement, “With 30 years of experience in the engineering industry, Chris has successfully served in a wide variety of management roles. He joined WSP in 2017 and until now was the President, West Region in the USA and was responsible for operations and growth of multiple business lines, including transportation, property and buildings, water, energy and advisory services.” WSP added that Peters has “deep knowledge of the transportation sector.”
Appointments-Promotions-Retirements WSPMetro Pacific Tollways Aims For 2026 Conversion To Barrier-Free Tolling
The Philippine Star reports, the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation aims to establish barrier-free tolling of all their Philippine facilities by 2026. The process of removing toll plazas and erecting equipment gantries will begin next year, according to CEO Rogelio Singson. “MPTC estimates to spend between P8 billion and P10 billion [USD 138.7 million to 173.4 million] for the delivery of the project.” The conversion will improve traffic flow, something customers will welcome, but the company also expects to benefit from a 150 percent increase in lane throughput. Singson noted that meeting the project implementation schedule depends on Philippine toll operators achieving toll system interoperability. An effort is underway, but the companies and government officials have missed several completion deadlines.
AET (All-Electronic Tolling) ETC Systems Interoperability Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation Open-Road Tolling PhilippinesThursday TRB Webinar Explores Highly Modified Asphalt (HiMA) Development and Applications
The Transportation Research Board is hosting a webinar tomorrow afternoon, May 2, on the development of highly modified asphalt (HiMA) binders, materials engineered “to provide lasting performance in asphalt mixtures subjected to demanding traffic loading and environmental conditions.” Presenters will discuss National Center for Asphalt Technology applications, as well as Florida DOT and Utah DOT use of HiMA. Participants will learn how to develop a relevant specification and how to use HiMA binders “to provide more durable, rut resistant asphalt paving mixtures.”
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Transportation and Infrastructure Research & Development Transportation Research BoardThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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