Monthly Archives: September 2017

The details on doors: How forcing your way into a BART car can harm service for thousands

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Kevin

BART maintenance workers already are doing everything they can to keep as many cars as possible in service. But they’re facing a growing challenge because of an avoidable problem. BART’s service yards are spending precious work hours repairing train doors … Continue reading →

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Commute Times and Congestion at All-Time Highs

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Kevin

Experienced Bay Area drivers know it’s a good idea to build in some extra time as a cushion against heavier-than-normal traffic or other unforeseen events. This cushion is known as a buffer time index, or BTI. Transportation planners represent BTI … Continue reading →

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Laser-equipped Drone Helps Improve Safety and Efficiency on Highway 4 Improvement Project

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Kevin

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Alta Vista Solutions showcased two emerging technologies on a construction project aimed to improve commutes on Highway 4. Engineers are piloting drones equipped with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) lasers–a surveying tool that … Continue reading →

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Labor Day: Skilled Workers Are Needed to Meet Construction Demand

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Kevin

By Greg Schniegenberg Vice President of Helix Electric in Oakland and currently serves as Chair of the Associated Builders & Contractors Northern California Chapter For more than 100 years, Labor Day has been observed as a tribute to the achievements … Continue reading →

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