Tag: federal highways

Roadbuilding

N. Carolina seeks to designate U.S. 264 as a future interstate

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has announced the state is seeking approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to designate a portion of U.S. 264 between Zebulon and Greenville as a future interstate. States often seek interstate designations for highways to allow for access […]

September 14, 2016

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Insufficient highway infrastructure maintenance, an aspalt research conference, Caterpillar enters the heavy truck market and more industry news items are featured.

April 1, 2011

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House votes to add $521 million to Federal Highway Program

The House of Representatives approved legislation on May 28 that would provide $521 million in additional highway funding, increasing allocations for 37 states, according to the AASHTO Journal. The following is what information appeared in the AASHTO Journal: This provision is contained in a tax-extenders bill, HR 4213, the American Jobs & Closing Tax Loopholes […]

June 16, 2010

Roadbuilding

House votes to add $521 Million to Federal Highway Program

The House of Representatives approved legislation on May 28, 2010 that would provide $521 million in additional highway funding, increasing allocations for 37 states, according to the AASHTO Journal. The following is what information appeared in the AASHTO Journal: This provision is contained in a tax-extenders bill, HR 4213, the American Jobs & Closing Tax […]

June 10, 2010

Technology

A new white paper: Jobs in the Asphalt Pavement Industry

The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has released a new white paper, Jobs in the Asphalt Pavement Industry: A Profile of the Men and Women Who Build Our Nation’s Infrastructure. The document highlights the varied jobs that are a part of asphalt road construction and the collective impact that the industry has on the rest of […]

June 7, 2010

Maintenance

States may be able to opt out of the federal highway funding program

Now states who don’t think the federal highway funding program is in their best interest can opt out.I’m still undecided about whether this is a positive move and its ramifications. I think some of the highway needs should be able to determined at the state level. However, there does need to be some of kind […]

January 11, 2010