Brian EthridgeRoadbuildingNew Jersey roads cost $11.8 billion statewide, $2,000 per personDeficient roads and bridges currently cost New Jersey drivers a total of $11.8 billion statewide annually, and nearly $2,000 per driver according to the newest TRIP report. The TRIP report, “New Jersey Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility,” discovered that throughout New Jersey, more than one-third of major roads and highways are […]January 22, 2015RoadbuildingDon’t Let America Dead End: Astec launches Highway Trust Fund campaignAstec Industries is putting pressure on Congress to figure out a long-term Highway Trust Fund plan by launching a campaign titled “Don’t Let America Dead End.” “Time is running out. America’s infrastructure is in desperate need of rebuilding,” the campaign website says. “Without your involvement, the funds to create tens of thousands of jobs and […]January 21, 2015RoadbuildingARTBA and Building America’s Future respond to Obama’s State of the Union addressPresident Obama called for Congress to pass a “bipartisan infrastructure plan” during his Sate of the Union address on Tuesday night which has led to reaction from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), as well as Building America’s Future co-chairs Ray LaHood and Ed Rendell. ARTBA President and CEO Pete Ruane released the […]January 21, 2015RoadbuildingObama calls for ‘bipartisan infrastructure plan,’ doesn’t mention gas tax increaseDuring his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Obama called for Congress to pass a “bipartisan infrastructure plan.” However, Obama never mentioned the possibility of raising the federal gas tax. “21st century businesses need 21st century infrastructure — modern ports, stronger bridges, faster trains and the fastest Internet. Democrats and Republicans used […]January 21, 2015RoadbuildingCincinnati bridge collapse kills construction worker, injures truck driverA construction worker has been killed and a truck driver was injured following the collapse of an overpass in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to NBC News. The cause of the accident is still being investigated, but city officials are calling it a “workplace accident.” “Something went wrong and a tragedy has occurred,” Cincinnati City Manager Harry […]January 20, 2015RoadbuildingBudget crunch forces MoDOT to neglect some roadsThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced its plan for dealing with budget cuts. The “Missouri’s 325 System” calls for MoDOT to focus its limited resources approximately only 8,000 miles of the state’s 34,000-mile highway system. The 8,000 miles are considered to be the state’s primary roads and highways that connect cities across the state. Currently MoDOT has $485 […]January 19, 2015RoadbuildingVP Biden announces new steps to Build America Investment InitiativeVice President Joe Biden, along with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, have announced new steps the Obama administration plans to take as part of its Build America Investment Initiative. These steps include increasing procurement of private sector capital to further invest in ports, roads, bridges, broadband networks, […]January 19, 2015RoadbuildingARTBA honors Texas A&M University ProfessorThe American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) has honored Dr. Jon Epps, senior research fellow and executive associate director of Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) at Texas A&M University, with its prestigious “S.S. Steinberg Award.” Dr. Epps received his award during the association’s annual Research and Education Division (RED) meeting in Washington, D.C on January 12. […]January 19, 2015RoadbuildingTop 20 transportation challenges in MontanaIt’s no surprise that Montana residents are suffering from the state’s deficient roads, highways and bridges due to congested roadways and vehicle operating costs. A new report released by TRIP identifies the state’s top 20 transportation challenges, including road and bridge deterioration, inadequate capacity and needed safety improvements. According to the report, “Montana’s Top 20 […]January 16, 2015RoadbuildingCUTC honors 9 individuals for advancing transportation researchThe Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) has honored nine individuals for their outstanding contributions to transportation research and education. Out of the nine individuals, three are leaders in transportation academia, five are students, and one is a long-time industry advocate. Honorees were recognized on January 10th during CUTC’s Annual Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C. 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