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A Collaborative of San Diego Design Leaders Reinvigorates the Design Center, Introduces Futuro Space

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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“The San Diego Design Center is not just a building, but a place where history and creativity meet,” said Sean Slater, AIA, Senior Principal at RDC.

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  • “The San Diego Design Center is not just a building, but a place where history and creativity meet,” said Sean Slater, AIA, Senior Principal at RDC.
  • Groups Futuro has hosted include the Urban Land Institute (ULI San Diego-Tijuana), the American Institute of Architects (AIA San Diego), the San Diego Architectural Foundation, and Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3).
  • Futuro Space is currently working with World Design Capital San Diego-Tijuana to discuss strategies for the World Design Capital 2024 celebration events.
  • “The recent selection of San Diego as the World Design Capital adds an additional layer of importance to the activities at the Design Center and the launch of Futuro Space,” Slater said.

Nxu Announces Third NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions Location Within NEVI Corridor

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company creating innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, is under contract to purchase a parcel of land in Barstow, Calif., a key location in California’s NEVI corridor 7.

Key Points: 
  • MESA, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company creating innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, is under contract to purchase a parcel of land in Barstow, Calif., a key location in California’s NEVI corridor 7.
  • We look forward to the exciting work ahead, electrifying the highways increasingly trafficked with EVs every day.”
    NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions enable powerful, standard-agnostic charging, giving all EV users exactly the power they need, when they need it.
  • EV drivers can expect a consistent, reliable charging experience with NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions.
  • Businesses interested in securing their own NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions, whether to power their own EV fleets or to contribute to the much-needed EV charging infrastructure more and more consumers are demanding every day, can learn more at: https://nxuenergy.com/charging-station-sales

Nxu Announces Expansion of NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions Network Along NEVI Corridor

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company creating innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, is looking to expand its NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions network.

Key Points: 
  • MESA, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company creating innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, is looking to expand its NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions network.
  • “An electrified future doesn’t happen overnight, but expanding the NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions network for EV owners by utilizing NEVI’s corridors is an important step we’re proud to take.
  • EV drivers can expect a consistent, reliable charging experience with NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions.
  • Businesses interested in securing their own NxuOne™ EV Charging Solutions, whether to power their own EV fleets or to contribute to the much-needed EV charging infrastructure more and more consumers are demanding every day, can learn more at: https://nxuenergy.com/charging-station-sales

California Inland Empire Leaders Applaud ‘Transformative’ High-speed Rail Project, Shine Spotlight on Cucamonga Station Expansion

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211338295/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211338295/en/
    A rendering of the new Brightline West high-speed rail station at Cucamonga Station.
  • Cucamonga Station is the southern terminus for the all-electric high-speed rail passenger service traveling up to 200 mph between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga, California where passengers can easily connect to Metrolink regional rail service into downtown Los Angeles and beyond.
  • Cucamonga Station will be the first fully multi-modal transportation hub in the country to connect high-speed rail to trains, planes, buses and carpool services.
  • “The arrival of Brightline West and the new Cucamonga Station underscore how the Inland Empire and western San Bernardino County have become a transportation hub and economic driver for Southern California and beyond.

Granite Joint Venture Continues to Win Contracts for Major Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Sacramento

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced that the American River Constructors (ARC) joint venture team comprised of Granite and California Engineering Contractors has been awarded another contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the American River Bridge Rehabilitation Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project in Sacramento, California.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced that the American River Constructors (ARC) joint venture team comprised of Granite and California Engineering Contractors has been awarded another contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the American River Bridge Rehabilitation Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project in Sacramento, California.
  • In addition, three child contracts totaling $70 million have been executed for access, clearing, steel piling and girder procurement, and bridge substructure construction.
  • The newest contract is a $131 million parent project contract to construct the superstructure for the replacement of the existing bridge deck in three stages.
  • The rehabilitation project will replace the bridge deck, protect the abutments and piers from scour, and provide a multimodal connection between downtown and eastern Sacramento.

Slow Down, Move Over, And Save Lives – Statewide Call to Action During Crash Responder Safety Week

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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California’s Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing amber lights.

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  • California’s Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing amber lights.
  • Caltrans has partnered with the OTS and CHP to launch the “Move Over” campaign.
  • Traffic-related incidents are the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers, fire, EMS, maintenance workers, and tow/recovery professionals.
  • In 2021, more than 10,000 work-zone crashes occurred on California roadways, resulting in more than 4,500 injuries and 120 fatalities.

N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HONORED FOR REDUCING SEVERE CRASHES

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for significantly reducing the number of fatal and serious injury crashes at rural intersections.

Key Points: 
  • North Carolina added all-way stops at 350 rural intersections after the state, like others, saw an increase in severe crashes during the pandemic.
  • As of fall 2022, those intersections showed a 55 percent reduction in total crashes and a 92 percent drop in crashes with fatalities and severe injuries.
  • They also had 65 percent fewer frontal-impact crashes, such as head-on and T-bone collisions, which are among the deadliest.
  • Our mission is to reduce the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities by improving roadway systems and their environment.

ILLINOIS TOLLWAY HONORED FOR CREATING THE TIMS2GO MOBILE INCIDENT RESPONSE TOOL

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Tollway was honored with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award today for creating the TIMS2GO Mobile Incident Response Tool, a mobile web application that provides its traffic managers with instant access to livestream video, incident details and status updates of roadway incidents on smartphones, tablets and laptops, helping them to quickly respond.

Key Points: 
  • "TIMS2GO puts the resources of our Traffic Operations Center into our traffic and incident managers' hands, providing real-time information necessary to make informed decisions anytime from anywhere," said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse.
  • Since its launch in late 2020, the Illinois Tollway has used the TIMS2GO app an average 115 times monthly.
  • The Illinois Tollway is a user-fee system that receives no state or federal funds for maintenance and operations.
  • The agency maintains and operates 294 miles of roadways in 12 counties in Northern Illinois, including the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355), the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80) and the Illinois Route 390 Tollway.

FHWA and Roadway Safety Foundation Honor 10 Life-Saving Projects

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HONORED FOR WIDESPREAD USE OF "J-TURN INTERSECTIONS" TO REDUCE SEVERITY OF CRASHES

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for its widespread use of "J-turn intersections" that have significantly reduced the severity of crashes on high-speed divided highways.

Key Points: 
  • A 2021 evaluation of those intersections found a 69 percent reduction in fatal and serious injury crashes, compared with before the J-turns were installed.
  • The state's first J-turn intersection, in Willmar, has had no fatal or serious injury crashes since its construction.
  • "The problem-solving creativity and dedication shown by the Minnesota Department of Transportation will save countless lives -- using a data driven approach and practices that are proven to reduce crashes," said Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt.
  • Our mission is to reduce the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities by improving roadway systems and their environment.