Illinois State Toll Highway Authority

Morreale Wins Hermes Creative Awards for Transportation, Healthcare Campaigns

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Monday, May 22, 2023

CHICAGO, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morreale Communications, a woman-led public relations firm providing premium regulatory communications and public service messaging, announced today that three of their healthcare and transportation campaigns have been honored by the 2023 Hermes Creative Awards– including two Gold Awards.

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  • CHICAGO, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morreale Communications, a woman-led public relations firm providing premium regulatory communications and public service messaging, announced today that three of their healthcare and transportation campaigns have been honored by the 2023 Hermes Creative Awards– including two Gold Awards.
  • Morreale received platinum and gold Hermes awards in 2022 , and was also recently named 'Medium Firm of the Year' by the American Council of Engineering Council of Illinois at their 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards, showcasing their extensive experience within the community.
  • Morreale's decorations at the 2023 Hermes Creative Awards include:
    Integrated Marketing Campaign: The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) partnered with Morreale to deliver a public service media and integrated marketing campaign on Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.
  • The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding creative work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals.

IRD Awarded $2.4 Million Virtual Weigh-In-Motion Projects for Illinois Tollway

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Friday, March 31, 2023

The new systems will extend the network of Virtual Weigh Stations in Illinois that are equipped with IRD's tire safety screening solution.

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  • The new systems will extend the network of Virtual Weigh Stations in Illinois that are equipped with IRD's tire safety screening solution.
  • SASKATOON, SK, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - International Road Dynamics Inc. (IRD), a Quarterhill Inc. (Quarterhill) company (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announces that the company has been awarded two contracts for approximately $2.4 million for Virtual Weigh-In-Motion (VWIM) systems for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway).
  • Under the contract, IRD will provide Illinois Tollway and ISP personnel with training on the operation of the systems.
  • "We are thrilled to be working with the Illinois Tollway to deliver this cutting-edge network of VWS systems," said IRD President and CEO Rish Malhotra.

ARA Services Can Help Agencies Meet New Pavement Marking Standards

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is well poised to help agencies meet these requirements with a comprehensive suite of consulting and testing capabilities designed to assess the performance of pavement markings.

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  • Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is well poised to help agencies meet these requirements with a comprehensive suite of consulting and testing capabilities designed to assess the performance of pavement markings.
  • The importance of pavement markings is even more paramount at night when they are often the only cue for pavement edge or lane location.
  • ARA experts can help agencies meet these federal requirements through the following services:
    Our professionals are nationally recognized experts in lane demarcation and have over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive pavement marking services.
  • “We can help agencies with their entire pavement marking approach,” said Carmine Dwyer, an ARA principal civil engineer.

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Awarded $15.9 Million Professional Engineering Services Contract for I-294 Widening and Reconstruction Project in the Chicagoland Region

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Bowman, along with its 10 subconsultants, will provide construction engineering services to oversee the widening and reconstruction of a 1.7-mile section, with a projected construction cost of more than $100 million.

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  • Bowman, along with its 10 subconsultants, will provide construction engineering services to oversee the widening and reconstruction of a 1.7-mile section, with a projected construction cost of more than $100 million.
  • Bowman is honored to continue providing our professional engineering services to the Illinois Tollway, said Michael Hannemann, Bowman senior vice president.
  • Bowman is also currently completing construction engineering efforts for the $500 million Mile-Long Bridge reconstruction project.
  • About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
    Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is an engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment.

IRD Awarded $1.2 Million Weigh-In-Motion Project for Illinois Tollway

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

SASKATOON, SK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - International Road Dynamics Inc. (IRD),a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announced today that the company has been awarded two contracts totalling $1.2 million for Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) system upgrades for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority ("Illinois Tollway").

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  • SASKATOON, SK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - International Road Dynamics Inc. (IRD),a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announced today that the company has been awarded two contracts totalling $1.2 million for Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) system upgrades for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority ("Illinois Tollway").
  • IRD's Virtual Weigh Station ("VWS") web-based operator interface software will enable remote identification of violations for more efficient enforcement by ISP.
  • "IRD has a longstanding presence in Illinois as a leading supplier of WIM technology," said Rish Malhotra, IRD President and CEO.
  • IRD is a dynamic technology company engaged in developing key components and advanced systems for the next generation of transportation networks.

African American Woman Develops Unique Program to Help Level the Playing Field for 750,000 Minority Construction Firms

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

CHICAGO, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A decade ago, Suzanne Stantley realized that billions of dollars in construction projects were going on in communities throughout the country and that most African American businesses were not in the loop to bargain for, identify and connect with the right decision-makers. She learned these businesses' inability to make connections impacted their ability to participate in the American dream, and she knew exactly what she had to do. She took her more than thirty-five years as a trained marketer and parlayed that into a venture that would bring companies, small and large, together to do business. Her vision was to bring diverse businesses, government, project owners, large prime contractors, suppliers and buyers together where they could network and talk about building relationships. And she named that vision the Construction Industry Conference, which will host its 10th conference virtually later this year.

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  • And she named that vision the Construction Industry Conference, which will host its 10th conference virtually later this year.
  • As she expanded her firm's services, she rebranded the concept and named it TOOLS, Transforming Organizations' Operations and Leadership Strategies.
  • TOOLS assists diverse construction firms increase their capacity to bid on, win and manage construction contracts through business assistance, training and focused individualized support.
  • "Cities across America can no longer sit by as billions of dollars of construction is taking place and not have minority construction firms involved in those projects.

ACEC Illinois Taps Illinois Tollway Chief & Legislative Veteran To Lead Organization

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Monday, August 12, 2019

He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Illinois Toll Highway Authority and will assume his new role in mid-September.

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  • He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Illinois Toll Highway Authority and will assume his new role in mid-September.
  • ACEC-IL was instrumental in the passage of the Illinois nearly $45 billion Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the largest in state history.
  • Artl has served as Chief Operating Officer of the Illinois Tollway since 2016 where he helped manage and execute the Tollway's $14 billion Move Illinois Capital Program.
  • In addition to his work at the Illinois Tollway, Artl served in senior roles for over 15 years in both the United States Senate and Illinois General Assembly.