Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) in CA: Caltrans Role and Vision

This is a presentation given to the ASCE Capital Branch on February 22, 2022. ABOUT THIS PRESENTATION: What is discussed: What you may learn: ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Brian R. Simi, P.E. Brian is a Registered Electrical Engineer and has over 33 years of experience working both at the District and HQ levels in the area […]

The challenges of maintaining “vintage” movable bridges

Summary of what is presented: Information on several movable bridges in the Caltrans inventory will be presented along with the maintenance challenges: keeping the bridge moving safely for the public; designing and integrating new systems and components.  Participants will gain insight on the seldom-seen parts of moveable bridges and the innovative thinking that goes into […]