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Foley Products Announces Acquisition of Coastal Precast of Florida, Inc.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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On December 8, 2023, Foley Products Company, LLC (“Foley”) completed the acquisition of Coastal Precast of Florida, Inc. (“Coastal”).

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On December 8, 2023, Foley Products Company, LLC (“Foley”) completed the acquisition of Coastal Precast of Florida, Inc. (“Coastal”).
With this acquisition, Foley will be able to offer a full range of pipe and precast products in the Southwest Florida market.
Established in 1981, Foley Products Company, LLC, (“Foley”), is a leading manufacturer of concrete pipe and precast products, with 18 manufacturing locations in high growth markets across the United States.
Coastal Precast operates a facility in Fort Myers, Florida that manufactures and distributes sewer pipe and various precast concrete products, including storm catch basins, headwalls, junction boxes, sanitary lift stations, valve vaults and manholes throughout the state of Florida.

FHWA and Roadway Safety Foundation Honor 10 Life-Saving Projects

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten innovative highway safety projects, representing the very best of the nation's roadway safety practices, were honored today with National Roadway Safety Awards at a Capitol Hill ceremony. Two additional projects received honorable mentions.

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The awards were presented by the leadership of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF), which jointly sponsor the competition.
Begun in 1999, the biennial National Roadway Safety Awards honor initiatives that improve roadway safety at the state and local level.
"The stubbornly elevated fatality numbers underscore the urgent need for innovations like the National Roadway Safety Award honorees' projects," said Roadway Safety Foundation Executive Director Bruce Hamilton.
Applicants for the National Roadway Safety Awards were encouraged to nominate projects and programs that are innovative, effective and cost efficient.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HONORED FOR FRICTION TREATMENT THAT REDUCES STOPPING DISTANCES AT INTERSECTIONS

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for demonstrating how increasing pavement friction helps motorists stop more quickly and retain better control at high-speed intersections.

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Florida and other states had used specially engineered material to increase friction on curves to prevent vehicles from running off the road.
However, this is believed to have been the first time a U.S. transportation agency has used intersection high friction treatment to reduce stopping distances and study its effect on driver stopping behaviors at signalized intersections, as is done in some European countries.
FDOT's two-year before and after study found that the increased friction reduced improper stopping behaviors at the three signalized intersections.
"It helps reduce stopping distance and improper stopping behaviors invading the crosswalks at signalized intersections."

Volocopter Soars Under the Blue Skies of Tampa

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa International Airport (TPA), ranked the #1 Large Airport in J.D.

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BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa International Airport (TPA), ranked the #1 Large Airport in J.D.
Power's North America Airport Satisfaction Study, and Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), have successfully kicked-off a multilayered flight test campaign with a crewed Volocopter 2X.
Since 2018, Volocopter has flown in Las Vegas, Oshkosh, Dallas-Fort Worth area, and Tampa.
Volocopter expects to receive a final certification of its commercial eVTOL aircraft, the VoloCity, from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2024.

Jacobs to Manage Intelligent Transportation System for Florida's Turnpike

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to operate and maintain Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and manage traffic operations for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, a division of the Florida Department of Transportation. Jacobs will operate, manage and maintain more than 500 miles of ITS-connected roadway infrastructure across the state.

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DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to operate and maintain Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and manage traffic operations for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, a division of the Florida Department of Transportation.
Jacobs will operate, manage and maintain more than 500 miles of ITS-connected roadway infrastructure across the state.
With full-time staff in place at turnpike locations, Jacobs will manage traffic operations, perform traffic engineering services, operate and manage ITS infrastructure including maintenance contracts, network and data security.
Jacobs also will manage contingency plans and response for emergencies and weather events and work with Florida's Turnpike Enterprise to consider and evaluate advanced data systems to improve safety and mobility on the transportation network.

AWP SAFETY, BACKED BY KOHLBERG & CO., ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF RHV CAPITAL'S TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AWP Safety, North America's leading provider of safety and traffic control solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of RHV Capital's Traffic Control Group, which is comprised of three regional entities, and Texas Traffic and Barricade. The acquisition further expands AWP Safety's position as the leading traffic control safety company to the North American utility, broadband and infrastructure end-markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AWP Safety is majority-owned by Kohlberg & Company, a leading private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, NY.

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NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AWP Safety, North America's leading provider of safety and traffic control solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of RHV Capital's Traffic Control Group, which is comprised of three regional entities, and Texas Traffic and Barricade.
The acquisition further expands AWP Safety's position as the leading traffic control safety company to the North American utility, broadband and infrastructure end-markets.
"This latest acquisition strengthens our existing leadership in worksite protection services, traffic control planning and equipment sales and rentals.
Macquarie Capital served as financial advisors and Bodman PLC served as legal advisors to RHV Capital's Traffic Control Group and Texas Traffic and Barricade on the transaction.

Info Tech, Inc. Separates Into Two Independent Companies

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Info Tech, Inc., a national leader in both infrastructure construction software solutions and expert statistical and econometric consulting services, announced today the company is separating into two independent entities.

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Info Tech, Inc., a national leader in both infrastructure construction software solutions and expert statistical and econometric consulting services, announced today the company is separating into two independent entities.
For over 45 years, Info Tech, Inc., has consisted of two businesses - Infotech Systems and Infotech Consulting - each serving their respective industries under one parent company.
Effective August 1, 2023, Infotech Consulting is spinning off as a separate company named McClave + Associates (MC+A).
This separation is a strategic initiative to best position both companies for long-term, targeted growth in their respective markets.

Woolpert Hires Florida Aviation Leader Aaron Smith to Direct General Aviation, Commercial Airport Projects

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aaron Smith, a longtime Florida Department of Transportation aviation manager, has joined Woolpert as a program director. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Smith's expertise in aviation system planning, airport development, program funding policy, and allocation, and safety regulations specific to Florida will help Woolpert provide infrastructure and operational improvements for its general aviation and commercial airport clients throughout the region.

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Smith comes to the firm from the Florida Department of Transportation, where he led the state's $250M annual aviation infrastructure program.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aaron Smith, a longtime Florida Department of Transportation aviation manager, has joined Woolpert as a program director.
With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Smith's expertise in aviation system planning, airport development, program funding policy, and allocation, and safety regulations specific to Florida will help Woolpert provide infrastructure and operational improvements for its general aviation and commercial airport clients throughout the region.
"It feels good to be able to continue serving Florida in this next chapter of my career," Smith said.

Speed Limit Reduction on Powerline Road

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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The Florida Department of Transportation, District 4, recently lowered the posted speed limit on Powerline Road (NW 9 Avenue) from 40 miles per hour (mph) to 35 miles per hour (mph).

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The Florida Department of Transportation, District 4, recently lowered the posted speed limit on Powerline Road (NW 9 Avenue) from 40 miles per hour (mph) to 35 miles per hour (mph).
The projection is the highest number of fatalities since 2005 and the largest annual percentage increase in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System's history.
The Wilton Manors Police Department is committed to raising public awareness of the new reduced speed limit as well as reduce speeding on Powerline Road (NW 9 Avenue) and throughout the City of Wilton Manors.
Wilton Manors Police Officers will conduct public education, proactive enforcement and high visibility patrols during January 1, 2023 through March 1, 2023.

Chen Moore and Associates Acquires NZ Consultants to Expand Planning Services Throughout Florida

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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The 100% acquisition of Jupiter, Florida-based NZ Consultants expands Chen Moore and Associates' planning services division and increases the Firm's statewide team to 120 employees.

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The 100% acquisition of Jupiter, Florida-based NZ Consultants expands Chen Moore and Associates' planning services division and increases the Firm's statewide team to 120 employees.
"We are committed to expanding our service portfolio and our presence along the Treasure Coast, and acquiring NZ Consultants helps us achieve both," said Peter Moore, President and CEO of Chen Moore and Associates.
Following the acquisition, Chen Moore and Associates now operates a satellite office in Jupiter, a key asset for their Florida Department of Transportation-related projects in District 4.
Additionally, the entire NZ Consultants team has joined Chen Moore and Associates, including the Firm's Principal, Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, who is now serving as the Director of Planning for Chen Moore and Associates.