Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingARTBA seeking nominations for 2013 ‘Transportation Development Hall of Fame’The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2013 “Transportation Development Hall of Fame.” The Hall honors individuals or families from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development or demonstrated exceptional leadership over their lifetime. Nominees are considered in the following two […]December 20, 2012RoadbuildingProfilometer Testing on Chicago’s I-290: Stone matrix asphalt overlay vs. conventional diamond grindingIn September 2011, Ames Engineering of Ames, Iowa conducted profile testing of three lanes of I-290 between Austin Blvd. and Sacramento Blvd. in both directions. Previously, in 2010, this section of roadway had both a Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) overlay and a Conventional Diamond Grinding (CDG) surface constructed. The profile testing was conducted to compare […]December 20, 2012Roadbuildingllinois Tollway BOD wants public comments on new landscape policyThe Illinois Tollway Board of Directors’ Strategic Planning Committee is considering a new Landscape Policy to address requests for removal and trimming of trees and vegetation on Tollway property along the 286-mile system of roadways in Northern Illinois. The public review is part of an ongoing effort by the Tollway to enhance transparency and accountability […]December 13, 2012RoadbuildingFind out who ACPA named as recipients of annual ‘Excellence in Concrete Pavements’ awardsThe American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 23rd Annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavements” awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The awards program encourages high-quality workmanship in concrete pavement projects, and serves as way to share information about challenging and highly successful projects. Judges representing […]December 6, 2012RoadbuildingCase Constructions donates 3K die-cast construction machine models to Toys for TotsCase Construction Equipment shipped more than 3,000 die-cast construction machine models to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, following the recent destruction of the organization’s toy warehouse in Dover, N.J., during Superstorm Sandy.December 5, 2012RoadbuildingCase Constructions donates 3K die-cast construction machine models to Toys for TotsCase Construction Equipment shipped more than 3,000 die-cast construction machine models to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, following the recent destruction of the organization’s toy warehouse in Dover, N.J., during Superstorm Sandy.December 5, 2012RoadbuildingLaHood testifying on high-speed rail program mistakes, lessonsU.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will testify at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on Dec. 6 focusing on the mistakes and lessons of the Administration’s high-speed rail program. Since the 2009 stimulus and President Barack Obama’s stated goal of providing 80 percent of Americans with access to high-speed rail within 25 […]December 5, 2012RoadbuildingARTBA predicts ‘modest growth’ from U.S. transportation construction infrastructure market(Look for a more detailed report, including a slideshow, from the Better Roads staff both on the website and in the digital edition of Better Roads.) The U.S. transportation construction infrastructure market is expected to show modest growth in 2013, increasing 3 percent from $126.5 billion to $130.3 billion, according to the American Road and […]December 3, 2012Roadbuilding70 bridges getting $130M in federal funds for repair, replacementSeventy city and county projects across Washington state will receive a portion of $130 million in federal funds to repair or replace aging bridges, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The Washington State Department of Transportation selected projects that will replace, remove and/or repair aging, obsolete and structurally deficient bridges. The funding […]November 30, 2012RoadbuildingFreightliner Trucks launches Cascadia 113 natural gas demonstrator program, full production begins in Q3 2013Freightliner Trucks launches Cascadia 113 natural gas demonstrator programNovember 29, 2012Previous PagePage 5 of 31Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingThe 4WD model gets a Kubota diesel engine, towing up to 1,300 pounds and an adjustable steel bed that can be converted to a flat bed.Compact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025PickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road FunCompact Track LoadersKubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New Features
