Strengthening resilience to natural disasters has become essential to safeguarding critical infrastructure. The Federal Highway Administration’s recent allocation of $134 million in emergency relief...
transportation
Search Atlas Website
Reimagining Communities Through Connectivity and Transformation
Texas traffic can be brutal. High-speed rail offers a solution, and Amtrak’s recent $64 million in federal funding for the Dallas-Houston line promises to turn the 4-hour drive into a 90-minute...
Greener Cities and Smarter Transportation
As air travel soars and airports struggle to keep up, the U.S. government is stepping in with a $1.9 billion funding package through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program...
Public Safety and Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on new regulations aimed at protecting future airplanes and critical aviation equipment in response to growing cybersecurity...
Urban Development and Technological Challenges
Hollywood Boulevard is on the brink of a dramatic transformation. Despite its world-famous status, it often leaves visitors underwhelmed with its mix of souvenir shops, nightclubs, and closed...
Journey Through Time: Rail Heritage, An Eco Project, and Transit Success
Source Caltrain | Caltrain locomotive for saleCaltrain’s latest venture has become a nostalgic sensation. The Bay Area’s transit agency is offering “gently used, lovingly maintained” 135-ton diesel...
What it Takes to Save More Lives
In response to rising temperatures and increasing heat-related illnesses, the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to protect workers from extreme heat. This regulation mandates that...
From Subway Smiles to Wild Wonders
Source AP News | Subway car in Boston with googly-eyes.Boston subway riders are seeing double — and loving it. In a delightful twist, a few trains now sport whimsical googly eye decals, turning...
Industry News Roundup: May Week I
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) anticipates that the 2024 hurricane season will be the most intense on record. Forecasts indicate 17 to 25 named storms, with eight to 13...
Climate Resilience Projects Win Major Federal Infusion
In a resolute step toward combating climate change’s effect on infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has allocated $829.6 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...