Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingFHWA releases $2 million in emergency relief funds for Louisiana’s flood-damaged roadsThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has made $2 million in emergency relief funds available to Louisiana to use for road repairs caused by recent flooding. “These emergency funds will help the state begin repairs immediately so people can access essential services and get the assistance they need,” says FHWA Administrator Gregory Nadeau. “They represent the […]August 22, 2016RoadbuildingBTS releases app for Pocket Guide to Transportation 2016 dataThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released an app for the Pocket Guide to Transportation 2016 to allow even quicker access to its database of transportation statistics. “All seven sections—Infrastructure, Moving People, Moving Goods, Performance, Economy, Safety and Environment—plus a new Major Trends section can be found on the app,” […]August 22, 2016RoadbuildingConnecticut DOT using drone for visual inspection on Gold Star Memorial BridgeThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is planning to use an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for a limited visual inspection of the Gold Star Memorial Bridges August 23. “This is an important step for our agency—the testing of a new technology with the potential to improve results, efficiencies, and safety for the public,” says CTDOT Commissioner […]August 19, 2016RoadbuildingCalifornia lawmakers propose $7.4 billion transportation bill with 17-cent gas tax increaseCalifornia Assemblyman Jim Frazier and Sen. Jim Beall have filed a $7.4 billion transportation bill that would raise the gas tax by 17 cents per gallon, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times. The plan would also increase the diesel tax by 30 cents per gallon, add an annual fee of $165 for electric vehicles, […]August 19, 2016RoadbuildingMichigan DOT honors 3 employees with Director’s AwardThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has presented the 2016 Director’s Award, the top staff award the agency gives, to three employees for 2016. The annual award has been given for more than 20 years as a means of recognizing staff members who “exhibit leadership and exemplary public service.” Doug Noble was presented the award […]August 19, 2016RoadbuildingChristie issues executive order to free up funds for N.J. transportation projectsNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has issued an executive order directing the state treasurer to free up general funds to be used for transportation projects in the wake of the stalemate over funding sources for the state’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). The TTF was only a few days from running out of money following the […]August 18, 2016RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT marks 100 years of service in AugustThe origins of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) began 100 years ago August 16, following the Federal Aid Road Act of 1916 that required a state highway department be formed to receive federal funds. The State Highway Department of Georgia was revamped in 1972 to its current name. The agency started out small, but […]August 18, 2016RoadbuildingTRIP: Traffic, deteriorating roads costs California drivers $53.6 billion per yearCalifornia motorists are hit with $53.6 billion per year in additional costs due to congested roads and deteriorating road conditions, according to a recent report by The Road Improvement Program (TRIP). “The TRIP report confirms what everyone in California knows: the transportation system in this state is in bad shape,” says Will Kempton, executive director of […]August 18, 2016DealersJCB adds Atlanta JCB to North American dealer networkAtlanta JCB, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, is being added to the equipment manufacturer’s North American dealer network and is planning special events during September in celebration of the announcement. “I’ve worked in the equipment industry for more than 20 years now,” says Jim Freeman, CEO of Atlanta JCB. “I know the importance of offering top-quality […]August 17, 2016RoadbuildingLouisiana flooding closes more than 280 state roads, portions of interstatesThe flooding in Louisiana August 12-14 led the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) to close more than 280 state roads, as well as portions of Interstate 12 and I-10 in the Baton Rouge and Slidell areas. 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