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Synthica Energy Receives Air Quality Permit from Georgia Department of Natural Resources for New Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Rome, Georgia

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Synthica Energy, a leading developer of anaerobic digestion facilities that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), has received an Air Quality Permit from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for its new facility in Rome, Georgia.

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  • Synthica Energy, a leading developer of anaerobic digestion facilities that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), has received an Air Quality Permit from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for its new facility in Rome, Georgia.
  • in Floyd County, the new facility will divert up to 300,000 tons of industrial organic waste each year when completed.
  • The permit paves the way for Synthica to break ground at the site in Q2 2024, with operations expected to begin in late 2025.
  • The Air Quality Permit was issued for the purpose of establishing enforceable emission limitations and covers the full operation of an anaerobic digestion facility consisting of two digesters, two tanks, and a boiler.

Arcadis Selected by Atlanta Regional Commission to Deliver Digital and Equitable Mobility Solutions for its Transportation Demand Management Program

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the program aims to change commuter behavior and pave the way for the sustainable cities of tomorrow.

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  • Funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the program aims to change commuter behavior and pave the way for the sustainable cities of tomorrow.
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis , a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced it has been selected to provide program management services for the Georgia Commute Options (GCO) program, a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation and managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC).
  • The GCO program  focuses on reducing the number of single-occupant vehicles in the 20-county Atlanta region by offering more sustainable and affordable commuting options to all area residents.
  • Cara Vojdani, Mobility Account Leader for Arcadis, said: "By 2050, it's projected that the metro area will see a population growth of 2.9 million and will create an additional 1.6 million jobs.

HNTB sees significant growth in new downtown Nashville office

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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NASHVILLE, August 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB's new office in downtown Nashville has quickly expanded, growing its local team by 35% in the four months since it has opened, with plans to double the size of the team in the coming months. HNTB opened the office to support the increasing amount of transportation and infrastructure related programs in the state.

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  • HNTB opened the office to support the increasing amount of transportation and infrastructure related programs in the state.
  • "We are excited to grow our presence in the state of Tennessee," said Tim Morgan, HNTB's senior vice president and Georgia/Tennessee office leader.
  • "This new, larger office allows us to better serve our clients as they expand their investments in transportation infrastructure to meet the economic and population growth of the state."
  • The new office space is in the vibrant downtown area of Nashville and a short distance from the capital.

Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG and Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Four half-day events designed for fleet operators, local government, industry, MPOs, and other community leaders will feature a showcase of the latest technology Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric and Propane vehicles paired with a lunch and learn seminar.

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  • Four half-day events designed for fleet operators, local government, industry, MPOs, and other community leaders will feature a showcase of the latest technology Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric and Propane vehicles paired with a lunch and learn seminar.
  • Chesapeake Utilities and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia will introduce the benefits of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects at landfills, poultry, and dairy farms.
  • Albany State University will feature an additional segment on Smart Agriculture, highlighting the latest in alt-fuel farming technologies.
  • The Clean Energy Roadshow is the longest running mobile educational series for fleets in Georgia.

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and Community Leaders Break Ground on Southside Trail in Grant Park & Glenwood Park

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. leaders and community members broke ground on the new 1.2-mile section of the BeltLine's Southside Trail.

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  • ATLANTA, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. leaders and community members broke ground on the new 1.2-mile section of the BeltLine's Southside Trail .
  • Known as Segments 4 and 5, the new paved trail will connect the Glenwood Park and Grant Park neighborhoods, from Glenwood Avenue to Boulevard.
  • "The next expansion of the Southside Trail is a significant move towards a more connected and thriving Atlanta," said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
  • Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership collaborated with multiple partners to start construction on this section of trail.

RTMS Echo Approved by Georgia Department of Transportation

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (OTCQX: AATC), announced today that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has approved the RTMS Echo radar sensor.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (OTCQX: AATC), announced today that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has approved the RTMS Echo radar sensor.
  • This product is included in Section 48 of the GDOT Qualified Product List (QPL).
  • “The RTMS Echo has been built to meet the needs of transportation engineers with an easy-to-use, highly accurate radar that provides sophisticated traffic data.”
    The Products Evaluation Committee for GDOT has a thorough approval process that evaluates the product.
  • They are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility.

Atlas Awarded $15 Million Maximum Value Contract to Support Georgia Department of Transportation’s Railroad Safety Program

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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The contract has a maximum value of $15 million with an initial term of three years, and an option for a two-year extension.

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  • The contract has a maximum value of $15 million with an initial term of three years, and an option for a two-year extension.
  • GDOT’s Railroad Safety Program mission is to identify, reduce and eliminate hazards at at-grade railroad crossings throughout the State through the installation of warning device equipment, crossing consolidation, and roadway and striping improvements to crossing approaches and grade separations.
  • “Atlas has partnered with GDOT for over 16 years, providing our full portfolio of services to various transit-related markets throughout the state,” said Atlas CEO, L. Joe Boyer.
  • “We are excited to continue our work under GDOT’s railroad safety program and with major rail operators in our shared efforts to improve the safety and efficiency of Georgia’s transportation infrastructure.”

Atlas Reselected to Support Federal Aid Projects by the Georgia Department of Transportation

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The LAP program guides and supports local public agencies to manage activities on projects that receive Federal-aid funding through a set of standard policies.

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  • The LAP program guides and supports local public agencies to manage activities on projects that receive Federal-aid funding through a set of standard policies.
  • This will include projects that will potentially receive funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
  • In Georgia, over 20 percent of the national Federal-aid program is administered by local public agencies, which can represent several hundreds of projects annually.
  • To learn more about Atlas innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit https://www.oneatlas.com .

Iteris to Implement Cloud-Enabled Congestion and Asset Management Services for City of Anaheim for Regional Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Initiative

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005383/en/
    Iteris to Implement Cloud-Enabled Congestion and Asset Management Services for City of Anaheim for Regional Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Initiative (Photo: Business Wire)
    The City of Anaheim will use Iteris' congestion management service for arterials and asset management service for intersections to augment the citys traffic management and asset management operations on an ongoing basis.
  • The congestion management service for arterials bundles Iteris expertise and resources with the arterial performance measures features of Iteris ClearGuide SaaS-based mobility intelligence solution.
  • Using Iteris asset management SaaS solution, ClearAsset , the asset management service for intersections enables the City of Anaheim to track and maintain the inventory and condition of technology equipment deployed in the field or warehoused, conduct lifecycle analysis, and monitor asset performance over time.
  • Iteris asset management service improves traffic sensor uptime for improved overall operations, and management of traffic signals and highway intelligent transportation systems.

Atlanta Housing, City Partners Break Ground On Juanita H. Gardner Village

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Housing and its city partners broke ground Tuesday on the Juanita H. Gardner Village, a new construction project that will create 108 independent living senior units in a three-story elevator building in the Adamsville neighborhood.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Housing and its city partners broke ground Tuesday on the Juanita H. Gardner Village, a new construction project that will create 108 independent living senior units in a three-story elevator building in the Adamsville neighborhood.
  • "With the investments and efforts from Atlanta Housing and Invest Atlanta, Juanita H. Gardner Village provides legacy residents in Adamsville with access to housing so they can remain in the community they helped build."
  • "The Board of Commissioners would like to salute Juanita H. Gardner for her outstanding community leadership over many decades," said Ten Traylor, interim chair of the Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners.
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    SOURCE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF ATLANTA; Atlanta Housing