Equipment World Staff (EQW)EquipmentEnvironmental Impact Report approves Liberty Quarry in Riverside CountyAfter completing a thorough review of the project’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Riverside County’s (California) planning commission staff released a report today recommending approval of Liberty Quarry based on the project’s expected local and regional benefits.April 18, 2011BusinessU.S. DOT approves $418 million loan for SH 161 constructionThe U.S. Department of Transportation will provide an estimated $418.4 million loan that will bring congestion relief to drivers in Dallas County by helping pay for the construction of the final phase of State Highway 161, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on April 15. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) will use the loan to repay bond notes issued to finance the construction of the project.April 18, 2011RoadbuildingMiller adds safety glasses to its line of productsWith three frame colors and two lens options to choose from, Miller’s new Arc Armor safety glasses offer exceptional comfort, protection and durability. Highlights/Key Available as either clear lens or shade 5.0 for cutting/brazing Comfort features include form-fitting orbital eye coverage and rubber ear pads Safety features include soft foam eye guards to keep out […]April 15, 2011HomeOCTA hires new exec director of government relationsLance Larson joined the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as the executive director of government relations, effective April 11. For four years, Larson served as director of legislative affairs for San Bernardino County, where he worked directly with the county’s board of supervisors and served as a legislative liaison and chief spokesman for the county […]April 15, 2011RoadbuildingSnowEx Introduces Its Largest, Fully Electric Powered Spreader: The 4-Cubic-Yard Capacity V-Maxx 9500WARREN, Mich. – SnowEx offers the V-Maxx 9500 — its largest V-box-style spreader to date. Featuring a 4-cubic-yard capacity hopper, the entirely electric powered V-Maxx 9500 is ideal for municipalities and winter maintenance contractors catering to larger applications. Designed for use with larger commercial-duty pickups, flatbed trucks and dump-bed trucks, the V-Maxx 9500 features an […]April 15, 2011HomeIowa Transportation Commission approves $350,000 grant for Palo Alto CountyThe Iowa Transportation Commission on April 12 approved a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Immediate Opportunity grant application submitted by Palo Alto County. Up to $350,000 will be made available to assist in the reconstruction of approximately 5,277 feet of 390th Street east from Iowa 4 and 2,784 feet of 470th Avenue north to the project site located just south of Emmetsburg.April 14, 2011BusinessABC to House: ‘Repeal the Davis-Bacon Act’In testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on April 14, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member Thomas Mistick, principal of Church Restoration Group, Cranberry Township, Pa., stated that the Davis-Bacon Act, as administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, “hinders economic growth, increases the federal deficit; and imposes an enormous paperwork burden on both contractors and the federal government.” Mistick spoke at the hearing "Examining the Department of Labor's Implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act.” The Davis-Bacon Act is an 80-year-old wage subsidy law administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that mandates “prevailing” wages for employees of contractors and subcontractors performing work on federally financed construction projects.April 14, 2011SafetyU.S. DOT, Idaho town sign $3.5 million agreement for road upgradesThe U.S. Department of Transportation and the City of Hailey, Idaho, have signed a $3.5 million agreement that will allow work to begin on much-needed upgrades to Woodside Boulevard, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.April 13, 2011HomePCI launches eLearning CenterThe Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has launched the PCI eLearning Center, a free 24-hour online education resource providing an opportunity for architects and engineers to earn continuing education credits on demand.April 8, 2011HomeNY gets $3.3 million for track, rail capacityThe State of New York is receiving $3.3 million to add track and rail capacity in the congested Upstate New York area, advancing the state’s high-speed intercity passenger rail program, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.April 8, 2011Previous PagePage 237 of 591Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationThe models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapsePickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)
