NCDOT

NV5 Awarded $7 Million in Critical Infrastructure Contracts by the North Carolina Department of Transportation

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded approximately $7 million in contracts by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to support critical infrastructure projects throughout the state.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded approximately $7 million in contracts by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to support critical infrastructure projects throughout the state.
  • NV5 was awarded a two-year, $4 million contract to provide feasibility and corridor studies, design evaluations, traffic analyses, NEPA/SEPA planning, and public outreach services to support highway infrastructure projects.
  • NV5 was also awarded a $3 million contract for bridge design, preservation, and replacement planning and design.
  • “We are proud to continue to leverage our capabilities to make an impact on transportation infrastructure in North Carolina.”

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.

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  • 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.

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.

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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.

MCNC Community Day opens 'New Wave of Innovation'

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MCNC hosted nearly 250 technology, government and business leaders this week for its signature event – MCNC Community Day – at the Durham Convention Center.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MCNC hosted nearly 250 technology, government and business leaders this week for its signature event – MCNC Community Day – at the Durham Convention Center.
  • MCNC also announced their annual MCNC Community Awards, recognizing individuals and stakeholders for their outstanding work, dedication and understanding of how technology and broadband can grow educational opportunity, local economies and innovation for all citizens in North Carolina.
  • "Thank you MCNC Community for this honor," said Dennis Kekas, Senior Advisor/Professor of Practice at NC State University, and member of the MCNC Board of Directors.
  • We are grateful for the recognition, but more importantly, we are truly thankful for all the MCNC does for our state."

International Road Dynamics Awarded $4.1 Million North Carolina Weigh Station Maintenance Contract

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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IRD will maintain and service commercial motor vehicle enforcement technology at 18 locations throughout North Carolina.

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  • IRD will maintain and service commercial motor vehicle enforcement technology at 18 locations throughout North Carolina.
  • SASKATOON, SK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - International Road Dynamics Inc. ("IRD"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announced today that it has been awarded a three year $4.1 million contract by North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") to maintain, service, repair and calibrate the commercial vehicle enforcement technology located at 18 permanent and virtual truck weigh stations throughout the state.
  • This new contract consolidates and expands the maintenance activities for all active systems in North Carolina into a single statewide maintenance agreement.
  • Most importantly, safety for all drivers is enhanced by removing unsafe trucks and oversized vehicles from the state's roadways."

NTT DATA Deploys SMART Traffic Solution for North Carolina Department of Transportation

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NTT DATA , a global digital business and IT services leader, announced today that it has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to implement the SMART Traffic Solution to mitigate wrong-way driving incidents.

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  • NTT DATA , a global digital business and IT services leader, announced today that it has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to implement the SMART Traffic Solution to mitigate wrong-way driving incidents.
  • Optical sensors will be strategically positioned across 12 key North Carolina state highways and connected to NTT’s SMART Management Platform to acquire relevant data regarding wrong-way driving events, as well as assess highway conditions.
  • “Wrong-way driving is a concerning challenge despite advances in transportation infrastructure, design, and technology,” said Brian Mayhew, State Traffic Engineer, NCDOT.
  • NTT DATA’s solution supports NCDOT’s Vision Zero initiative; a traffic safety approach focused on eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries, while improving access to safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility for everyone.

North Carolina Department of Transportation and Beep Launch Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Project at UNC Charlotte

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep Inc., a leading provider of autonomous and electric shared mobility solutions, today announced a second project with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as part of its Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program. The project brings shared autonomous mobility to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), showcasing the role of advanced technology in clean, connected campus transportation. The six-month pilot project will enable NCDOT and the university's faculty, staff and students to research and evaluate the vehicle and service in a real-world, campus environment.

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  • LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep Inc., a leading provider of autonomous and electric shared mobility solutions, today announced a second project with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as part of its Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program.
  • The project brings shared autonomous mobility to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), showcasing the role of advanced technology in clean, connected campus transportation.
  • "This project reflects a commitment from UNC Charlotte and NCDOT to use new and advanced technologies to improve public transportation and meet our future needs," said NCDOT Secretary Eric Boyette.
  • "We are proud that the North Carolina Department of Transportation has again placed its trust in Beep to play an ongoing role in the CASSI program statewide," said Beep CEO Joe Moye.

North Carolina Department of Transportation Awards NV5 $10 Million Survey and Engineering Contract

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been selected by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for a $10 million contract award to obtain and deliver survey data to support the design and maintenance of NCDOT highways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure throughout the state.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been selected by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for a $10 million contract award to obtain and deliver survey data to support the design and maintenance of NCDOT highways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure throughout the state.
  • Under the scope of this two-year agreement, NV5 will deliver traditional surveying and location services including GPS, high density laser scanning, route location surveys, and subsurface utility engineering services.
  • NV5 will also act as a general engineering services consultant to the NCDOT Location and Surveys Unit.
  • “For over 20 years, NV5 has worked as an embedded partner of the North Carolina Department of Transportation through engineering design, surveying, planning, testing, and inspection solutions,” said Dickerson Wright, PE, Chairman and CEO of NV5.

M/V Roanoke 30 Car Ferry to be sold in Online w/Live Bid Center Auction

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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ROCKINGHAM, N.C., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that Iron Horse Auction Company of Rockingham, NC is conducting an Online w/Live Bid Center Auction of NCDOT Surplus, Operating, M/V Roanoke Ferry.

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  • ROCKINGHAM, N.C., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that Iron Horse Auction Company of Rockingham, NC is conducting an Online w/Live Bid Center Auction of NCDOT Surplus, Operating, M/V Roanoke Ferry.
  • The Online Auction is scheduled to begin March 28, 2023 and conclude on April 4, 2023 with bidding opening at 11am.
  • The Ferry is being sold for NCDOT, located at 2300 Ferry Rd., Havelock, NC.
  • The Roanoke will be docked in Havelock, NC where the auction will take place on April 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

North Carolina Department of Transportation and Beep Partner for Autonomous Vehicle Testing Projects

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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LAKE NONA, Fla., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep Inc., provider of autonomous shared mobility solutions, today announced a partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). This partnership expands NCDOT's Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program to further the state's understanding of autonomous technologies and demonstrate the viability of shared autonomy. NCDOT and Beep will test applicable use cases for shared, electric and autonomous shuttles.

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  • Initial Three-Month Project to Operate in Town of Cary, North Carolina
    LAKE NONA, Fla., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep Inc., provider of autonomous shared mobility solutions, today announced a partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
  • Beep will leverage its experience in safely testing and monitoring autonomous mobility networks while gathering operational data and insights for the CASSI program and Cary.
  • "Beep is honored to have been selected by NCDOT to bring innovative autonomous mobility solutions to Cary," said Beep CEO Joe Moye.
  • These projects will enhance NCDOT's understanding of shared autonomous mobility in practice and evolve the CASSI program as technology continues to advance.