Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Aurigo Software Appoints Former PennDOT Secretary to Industry Strategy Group

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurigo Software , the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced the appointment of former Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary, Yassmin Gramian, to its Industry Strategy Group.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurigo Software , the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced the appointment of former Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary, Yassmin Gramian, to its Industry Strategy Group.
  • Yassmin joins as Aurigo's Industry Lead Advisor for Transportation.
  • She will assist Mike Tooley, former Director of the Montana Department of Transportation (DOT), who heads the Industry Strategy Group.
  • "As an advisor to Aurigo's Industry Strategy Group, I am excited to have the opportunity to help our transportation industry adopt cutting-edge technologies," Yassmin Gramian stated.

Greenberg Traurig Philadelphia's Public Finance Practice Members Recognized with Bond Buyer's 2023 Deal of the Year, Northeast Region

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice in Philadelphia were recognized for the Bond Buyer's 2023 Deal of the Year, Northeast Region, qualifying the firm as a finalist for Bond Buyer's national 2023 Deal of the Year Award.

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  • Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice in Philadelphia were recognized for the Bond Buyer's 2023 Deal of the Year, Northeast Region, qualifying the firm as a finalist for Bond Buyer's national 2023 Deal of the Year Award.
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice in Philadelphia were recognized for the Bond Buyer's 2023 Deal of the Year, Northeast Region, qualifying the firm as a finalist for Bond Buyer's national 2023 Deal of the Year Award.
  • Now in its 22nd year, the Bond Buyer Deal of the Year award recognizes "outstanding achievement in municipal finance," according to its website.
  • Together, Public Finance & Infrastructure Shareholders Vanessa Albert Lowry, Ana C. Montalbán, Alexander L. Scarola, and Associate Maura G. Solometo.

Avelo Airlines Soars Into Record-Setting Holiday Travel Season With Industry-Leading Reliability

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today it is leading the industry in operational reliability as it heads into the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. During this 13-day holiday travel period spanning Thursday November 16 through Tuesday November 28, Avelo will fly more than 100,000 Customers on nearly 800 flights – a nearly 65% increase in Customers over the same period last year.

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  • Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "This holiday season will be Avelo's busiest since taking flight in 2021.
  • Which is why we are so proud to head into this busy travel period as the industry's most reliable airline."
  • Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 3.5 million Customers on over 27,000 flights.
  • At least one airport on every Avelo flight is a small, easy to use airport – making every Avelo journey easier and more enjoyable.

WALNUT STREET EXTENSION OPENS TODAY

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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The $22 million Walnut Street Extension Project (SR 1050 Section 101) adds a 1.2-mile, two-lane roadway connecting Greenfield , a growing, mixed-use commercial and residential development, to U.S. Route 30 and the City of Lancaster.

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  • The $22 million Walnut Street Extension Project (SR 1050 Section 101) adds a 1.2-mile, two-lane roadway connecting Greenfield , a growing, mixed-use commercial and residential development, to U.S. Route 30 and the City of Lancaster.
  • “The success of the Walnut Street Extension Project is a prime example of how collaboration between the government, private sector and community can effectively address transportation safety concerns while also safeguarding valuable farmland, generating employment opportunities, and enhancing recreational amenities for both locals and tourists,” said Mark Fitzgerald, president and COO, High Real Estate Group LLC.
  • I would also like to thank Lancaster County and the City of Lancaster for their support throughout the process.”
    During weekday commuter peak hours, the Walnut Street Extension is anticipated to divert approximately 700 to 800 vehicles per hour from the Greenfield Road corridor.
  • Link to drone footage of Walnut Street Extension.

Pennsylvania American Reaches Agreement to Acquire Appalachian Utilities, Inc.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Pennsylvania American Water announced today that an agreement has been reached for it to acquire Appalachian Utilities, Inc. (Appalachian).

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  • Pennsylvania American Water announced today that an agreement has been reached for it to acquire Appalachian Utilities, Inc. (Appalachian).
  • Under the terms of the transaction, an affiliate of Pennsylvania American Water will merge with Appalachian and, subsequently, Appalachian will merge into Pennsylvania American Water.
  • “We believe that this transaction with Pennsylvania American Water will ensure that our customers and employees are placed in the hands of another competent, community-minded utility partner going forward.”
    As part of the agreement, Pennsylvania American Water plans to invest more than $6.5 million into the system to upgrade aging water infrastructure.
  • Pennsylvania American Water offers grants and discounted services to customers who qualify through its H2O Help to Others Program .

Michael Baker International Selected as Program Manager for Pennsylvania Safety Transportation and Research Track

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected as the program manager for the Pennsylvania Safety Transportation and Research Track (PennSTART) by the Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC). PennSTART will be a comprehensive test track and research facility for traffic incident management training and for the research and testing of emerging transportation technology, such as automated vehicles. As the program manager, Michael Baker will develop a master plan for the facility, determine a project phasing and implementation strategy, prepare procurement documents for each of the project phases and provide design and construction oversight services.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected as the program manager for the Pennsylvania Safety Transportation and Research Track (PennSTART) by the Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC).
  • PennSTART will be a comprehensive test track and research facility for traffic incident management training and for the research and testing of emerging transportation technology, such as automated vehicles.
  • As the program manager, Michael Baker will develop a master plan for the facility, determine a project phasing and implementation strategy, prepare procurement documents for each of the project phases and provide design and construction oversight services.
  • PennSTART is a unique partnership that was created among the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), Carnegie Mellon University, Westmoreland County and RIDC.

Dawood Engineering Expands Key Leadership Roles, Heightens Market Sector Focus

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dawood, an international engineering and technology firm has evolved its leadership team. Nicholas (Nick) Brien, PE, is now Executive Vice President and Vice President Chad Decker, PE, PTOE, and Director Kevin Rucker assume market lead roles for transportation and oil & gas clients, respectively.

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  • Brien, Decker, and Rucker are people leaders and accredited practitioners in dozens of states throughout the U.S.
    HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dawood, an international engineering and technology firm has evolved its leadership team.
  • Nicholas (Nick) Brien, PE, is now Executive Vice President and Vice President Chad Decker, PE, PTOE, and Director Kevin Rucker assume market lead roles for transportation and oil & gas clients, respectively.
  • He oversees Dawood's structural engineering and geotechnical groups focused on bridges, vertical structures, and PennDOT asset management.
  • Expanded 2023 roles for Brien, Decker, and Rucker continue the leadership evolution for Dawood, also welcoming Diana Tucker Harrison as chief financial officer in January.

Corsa Coal Provides Update on A-Seam Condemnation Proceedings

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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The binding memorandum of understanding agreement provides for a US$35.0 million cash damages payment to PBS and PBS expects to receive net proceeds of US$23.3 million after the payment of contingent legal fees.

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  • The binding memorandum of understanding agreement provides for a US$35.0 million cash damages payment to PBS and PBS expects to receive net proceeds of US$23.3 million after the payment of contingent legal fees.
  • The Company does not intend to make any further public comments regarding these matters, unless required by law or stock exchange rules.
  • Corsa is a coal mining company focused on the production and sales of metallurgical coal, an essential ingredient in the production of steel.
  • Our core business is producing and selling metallurgical coal to domestic and international steel and coke producers in the Atlantic and Pacific basin markets.

Operation Dry Water Heightened Awareness & Enforcement Happening This Weekend Nationwide

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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LEXINGTON, Ky., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, June 29th, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), U.S. Coast Guard, Pennsylvania State Police, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, kicked off the 2023 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend with a press conference at Point State Park.

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  • The 2023 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will be starting Saturday, July 1st, and will run through Monday, July 3rd, nationwide.
  • Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round, national boating under the influence heightened awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug- related incidents and fatalities on the water.
  • Annually, Operation Dry Water facilitates a three-day heightened awareness and enforcement weekend, targeting operators who choose to boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • The 2023 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will be starting this Saturday, July 1st, and will run through Monday, July 3rd, nationwide.

Foamed Glass Aggregates Supplier Aero Aggregates Celebrates Reopening of I-95 Corridor

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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EDDYSTONE, Pa., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Aggregates of North America (Aero Aggregates), the first vertically-integrated manufacturer in North America to produce ultra-lightweight, foamed glass aggregates (FGA), celebrates the re-opening of a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) in Philadelphia, which collapsed following a gasoline tanker truck fire. Working under an expedited timeline, Aero Aggregates supplied a foamed glass aggregate that has temporarily rebuilt the collapsed section of the corridor while crews work on a permanent rebuild.

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  • I-95 rebuild relied on the use of foamed glass aggregates to re-open under an expedited timeline in two weeks, a process that typically takes three to six months
    EDDYSTONE, Pa., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Aggregates of North America (Aero Aggregates), the first vertically-integrated manufacturer in North America to produce ultra-lightweight, foamed glass aggregates (FGA), celebrates the re-opening of a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) in Philadelphia, which collapsed following a gasoline tanker truck fire.
  • Working under an expedited timeline, Aero Aggregates supplied a foamed glass aggregate that has temporarily rebuilt the collapsed section of the corridor while crews work on a permanent rebuild.
  • Compared to traditional, quarried aggregates, foamed glass aggregates are approximately 85% lighter.
  • "We're honored that our foamed glass aggregates are playing such a significant role in the restoration of this essential transportation corridor.