Bentley Systems launches new carbon analysis product to help reduce infrastructure’s footprint
The infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems has launched new Carbon Analysis capabilities in its iTwin Experience product to assess and reduce carbon impacts for more sustainable infrastructure. It says the new Carbon Analysis capabilities enable infrastructure engineers to simplify carbon reporting, easily visualise embodied carbon, and rapidly explore alternatives for better designs Embodied carbon […]
Interoperability key to reviving connected vehicle deployment – WSP
The global consultancy WSP has written a new paper explaining why interoperability of V2X connected vehicle technology is vital to revolutionise traveller safety. Lead consultant Chris Toth says there is renewed momentum for the implementation of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connected vehicle (CV) technology. But, if that is going to happen, it will be critical to learn […]
WSP ‘establishing collaborative pathways to deliver the benefits of data-driven systems’
WSP has published a White Paper on the Digitalization of Road Transport Infrastructure, at a time when the boundaries between vehicles, roads, communication networks and the users themselves are blurring, creating a dynamic, evolving ecosystem. Vehicles and infrastructure no longer function as separate entities and the synergy between technology, infrastructure and users will continue to […]
WSP signs Equity in Infrastructure Project pledge
WSP has signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge as a commitment to improving diversity in public contracting. Joe Sczurko, WSP’s US region president, attended the event with John Trotta, senior vice president and Midwest regional executive; and Tanya Adams, senior vice president of inclusion and diversity at WSP. “It was important for us to make […]
National Highways appoints WSP to support the delivery of its Water Quality Plan
Multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed to National Highway’s Water Quality Plan. The project aims to improve knowledge around water run-off from the strategic road network and mitigate the environmental impact of high-risk outfalls as part of National Highway’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy. WSP has been awarded the role of technical partner on the […]
Patty Rubstello joins WSP as National Transportation Strategic Advisor
Patty Rubstello, PE, the former assistant secretary of North America’s largest ferry system, has joined WSP as national transportation strategic advisor. In her new role, Rubstello, who served more than 33 years with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in a variety of roles, provides leadership and strategic direction to project teams working to […]
WSP: Next level ITS
WSP have issued a blog post that shares national intelligent transportation systems practice lead Viriginia Lingham’s insights on the subject of implementing modern solutions for transportation and traffic management. “Public agencies nationwide are benefiting from ever-evolving advancements in traffic management operations, specifically through intelligent transportation systems (ITS),” she says. “These transportation and traffic management systems […]
Case Study: Reaching milestones on the motorway: Costain achieves 37% reduction in idling on M6 project
Britain’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) has been the backbone of the nation’s connectivity for decades. But as demands on our roads evolve, so does our commitment to updating and enhancing them. A collaboration between Costain, WSP, Flannery, and Forkers, the Smart Motorway Programme (SMP) Alliances’ recent M6 project is a perfect example of this commitment. […]
Mobility Campers pledge to “make a difference”
The 6th annual volunteer-run Mobility Camp “unconference” has taken place, with nearly a hundred people coming together to discuss, debate and tackle the subject of ‘Changing the Narrative in transport’. The attendees, from backgrounds including transport planners, councillors, modellers, engineers, technologists and students came together for the event at the IET in Birmingham, which saw only […]
Multidisciplinary team appointed for Dublin’s landmark MetroLink programme
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed a multidisciplinary client partner team for Dublin’s MetroLink programme – Ireland’s first metro railway. Turner & Townsend will lead the client partner team, which will be made up of WSP supported by O’Connor Sutton Cronin, Mace and PwC. Running for 18.8km, MetroLink will be a high-capacity, high-frequency metro railway with 16 new […]