Panama is now the first country in Central America to have a metro system link between the center of its capital, Panama City, and its main international airport.
The expansion of Lima’s integrated public transport system extends 10.2 km through the districts of Comas and Carabayllo in the North Cone of Peru’s capital and largest city—an area previously known for chaotic traffic, numerous informal private bus services and an organized crime presence.
Navigating heavy train traffic and a swamp, crews have reached the halfway point on the $1.7-billion Portal North Bridge across the Hackensack River in New Jersey.
Although work continues on the $156-million Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation project, the new Rosecrans Avenue Bridge opened to the public in January, bringing much needed safety enhancements to one of the most dangerous rail crossings in California.
After he became a go-to transportation project leader in Southern California, John Rinard made his way around the globe, building projects in South Korea, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the Philippines and Australia.