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Preserving History While Providing Accessibility to Historic Rail Transportation

The history of mass transportation – extraordinary feats of engineering that were constructed by workers who labored in tunnels – drastically transformed communities across the nation more than 100 years ago. However, amidst ever-evolving technological, design, and infrastructure policy changes, ...

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Answering the Bell for Our Academic Clients

Now that the 2022-23 academic school year is in full swing across New England, STV’s move management team can look back at the past few months with a sense of accomplishment following another successful “summer slammer” season. For years, STV ...
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Using Trauma-Informed Design for the Most Vulnerable Populations

Architects are acutely aware that our surroundings have a profound impact on our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. A design informed by empathy and compassion -- especially in spaces meant for vulnerable populations – is essential for individuals living with ...
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Lessons from the Field: New Methods for Designing Effective Video Surveillance

One of the most challenging aspects of designing video surveillance systems is outfitting our clients with comprehensive coverage. Over the past 10 years, as our team managed major airport, rail, multimodal transit, and tunnel security system projects in various metropolitan ...
Davis Barracks Walkway

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Designing for People, Modernization and Readiness

As we prepare for the 2022 Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Joint Engineer Training Conference, we once again find ourselves in the midst of a significant shift in the national security landscape for the United States and our allies. ...
CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension Light Rail Project

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Effective Community Outreach for Equitable Outcomes

A key question I ask myself and my team at the onset of every new project is, “how can we make transportation more affordable, accessible, and equitable? How can we ensure through our community outreach that we have heard all ...
CLT Terminal Rendering

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A 360- degree View: Accessibility and Inclusivity with 3-D Mapping

When video games first came out, a misguided concern was that they would rot kids’ brains. For me, they did the complete opposite. Today’s games feature realistic renderings of entire universes and can be played with someone halfway across the ...

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Helping Clients Provide Equity in Transit Service

As transit planners, working with our clients and community stakeholders to create more equitable access to public transportation – regardless of race, gender, age, or income level – is central to who we are and what we do. Whether it ...

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STV’s Thought Leaders on Display at IBC 2021

As the leader of STV’s national bridge practice, I’ve never been more excited by the innovation and creativity of our team. STV’s unique approach to the design and construction management of our nation’s roadway and bridge infrastructure will be on ...

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A Road Map to Success for Women in Construction

I recently took part in a panel discussion – virtually of course – regarding women’s roles in the construction industry and the challenges they face. While we all know that the construction industry as a whole is dominated by men ...
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Navigating Austin’s Infrastructure Renaissance: Sustainable Growth through Workforce Development

The recent approval of Austin City Council’s proposed Austin Infrastructure Academy marks a pivotal moment in…

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Creating More Resilient Solutions in Baltimore Neighborhood

For nearly 20 years, residents and businesses in the Cherry Hill neighborhood in Baltimore, MD, have…

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Reconstructed Interchange Improves Mobility along I-95

Due to the removal of toll plazas in the State of Connecticut in the 1980s, for…

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Reimagining Leadership and Innovation in the Digital Era: Insights from the ENR Emerging Leaders Forum

As leaders in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, we are currently challenged in navigating…

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Building a Circular Economy: Industry Insights and Sustainable Practices

A circular economy, geared towards minimizing waste and maximizing natural resources, hinges on reusing, repairing, remanufacturing,…

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Lessons from COP28: The Opportunity for Infrastructure

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently launched the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28, the United Nations’…

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STV and Mentoring: Empowering M/WBEs to Excel in their Communities

Each January, professionals come together to recognize and reaffirm the importance of National Mentoring Month. During…

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STV/ITSA Partner to Deliver New Webinar Series on Roadway Digital Infrastructure  

Today, there’s a digital layer that sits on top of nearly everything in our lives –…

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Planning for Multi-National High-Speed Rail in the Pacific Northwest

What if you could travel from Portland to Seattle—or Seattle to Vancouver—in an hour? It’s an…

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How LiDAR Changes the Way We Survey Projects

From the earliest land measurements to the more precise methods that helped lay the foundations of…

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Providing a Better Perimeter Around Our Transit Operational Technology Infrastructure

As public transit agencies continue to move towards leveraging digital solutions to enhance operations, provide visibility…

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Using Water Usage Patterns During the Pandemic to Predict Wastewater Discharge

COVID-19’s profound impacts on our daily way of life are well documented. But while conducting research…

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STV’s New Grants Research Tool Simplifies How We Identify Funding Opportunities for Clients

In light of federal legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction…

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Designing Locally: How CSVT Reduces Traffic Congestion in Central PA

On a sunny Saturday last summer, my husband and I joined the over 6,000 people who…

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Fueling the Future: Supporting the Transition Towards Hydrogen Infrastructure

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) recently made a momentous announcement that brought with it…

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Water for All: Bridging the Water Equity Gap

Imagine a day without water. Water is a basic necessity that most of us take for…

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