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ASCE OC T&DI - May 2019 Luncheon: National Toll Interoperability

By Steve Crouch, P.E. | T&DI Secretary

The Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI) held its first 2019 Lunch Program on May 7 at the University Club at UCI with speakers from the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA). Rick Carrier, TCA’s Director of Tolling and Customer Information Systems, introduced us to the “New Era of Tolling”, in which 6C tolling technology will allow to us to replace those bulky transponders with “stickers.”

ASCE OC Government Relations - ASCE Members Say #InfrastructureNow

By Adeleine J. Tran, P.E. | Government Relations Co-Chair

Many of us have reasons that inspired us to study and pursue a profession in civil engineering. Maybe it was a love for math and science, a passion for architecture and innovation, or a chance encounter that led you to this path. Or, maybe, it was a pothole.

Local News: OC Streetcar Project Verified Envision Silver

By OC Streetcar

The OC Streetcar project, managed by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), recently earned an Envision Silver rating for sustainable infrastructure. This is the 15th Envision-verified project in the state, and the first modern streetcar project in California to receive Envision recognition.

ASCE OC K-12 - Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition 2019

By Jared Lindo | K-12 Committee Co-Chair

The 25th Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition (PSBC) was held on March 23, 2019 and put on by the Los Angeles YMF at Cal Poly Pomona's Campus. The hosting of this competition is alternated biannually between Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Bernadino/Riverside ASCE YMF’s with volunteers contributing from each organization.

ASCE OC & OC Rescue Mission - Laurel House Construction

By Ashlyn Alexander | Community Service Co-Chair

On May 11, 2019, ASCE OC volunteered for the Orange County Laurel House organization where we helped with the demolition of an old home to prepare for the renovations for their new home for at-risk, homeless or runaway teenage boys.