Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingColorado DOT field tests Smart Signs system on U.S. 36 in BoulderThe Colorado Department of Transportation began field testing its Smart Signs system this week on U.S. 36 in Boulder in an effort to help drivers “anticipate and prepare for congestion and lane closures” caused by traffic incidents. The testing began July 18 and will continue through July 22. The signs will show real-time incident details […]July 19, 2016RoadbuildingWashington, D.C. DOT updates rideDC Trip PlannerThe Washington, D.C., District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has updated its rideDC Trip Planner to be more user friendly and to help riders during the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s SafeTrack repair program. The app offers real-time rail and bus arrivals and current bus locations. DDOT says it is map centric and includes a trip […]July 19, 2016RoadbuildingARTBA looking for Student Transportation Video Contest entriesThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is seeking entries for its sixth annual Student Transportation Video Contest. ARTBA designed the contest to help raise awareness about the conditions of transportation systems across the country and is sponsored by the group’s Research and Education Division. The contest is comprised of two categories, General Transportation […]July 19, 2016RoadbuildingBuyers Products SaltDogg Under Tailgate Spreader designed for trucks without central hydraulicsBuyers Products has introduced a new version of its SaltDogg Under Tailgate Spreader (UTS) designed for trucks without central hydraulics. The spreader is designed for 96-inch dump bodies and offers a 9-inch diameter auger with 3/8-inch flighting screen, a 14-inch poly spinner and standard or center discharge. Materials can be spread up to 40 feet […]July 18, 2016RoadbuildingColorado’s U.S. 36 wins ARTBA’s P3 project of the year; Purdue University president honored for innovative financingThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) recognized Colorado’s U.S. 36 Express Lanes project and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels for “innovative transportation financing” during its recent Public Private Partnerships (P3) in Transportation Conference. The U.S 36 Express Lanes project received the Project of the Year, which honors a project that “demonstrates the value […]July 18, 2016RoadbuildingVirginia’s SMART SCALE transportation prioritization honored at legislative conferenceVirginia’s SMART SCALE, a system that prioritizes transportation projects based on need, has been awarded the State Transformation in Action Recognition (START) award from the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) of the Council of State Governments. “This STAR award reflects how SMART SCALE is transforming the way Virginia selects, funds and builds transportation projects,” says Gov. […]July 18, 2016RoadbuildingPB Loader redesigns B10 Pothole Patcher with larger containerPB Loader has redesigned its B10 Pothole Patcher with a 10-cubic-yard-capacity heated container to allow for longer operation time. “Many of our customers need a heavy-duty pothole patcher built to offer non-stop operation,” says PB President Jason Thompson. “Municipalities of all sizes have a lot of potholes to fix and a lot of ground to […]July 15, 2016RoadbuildingSnowEx launches V-Pro 2000 salt spreader for UTVsSnowEx has launched the V-Pro 2000 bulk spreader for small snow and ice control applications, such as on sidewalks and driveways. It is designed to fit most UTV bed configurations. The spreader’s hopper has a capacity of 11 cubic feet and features a multi-angled hopper designed to create a “vortex” when material flows from the […]July 15, 2016RoadbuildingGeorgia, S. Carolina to partner on $75 million I-20 bridge replacement projectsGeorgia and South Carolina will partner to replace Interstate 20 bridges crossing the Savannah River and the Augusta Canal and to add lanes to the interstate at Exit 1 in South Carolina. The project is estimated at $75 million. The bridges would provide three travel lanes in each direction and a “refuge area” for vehicles. From […]July 15, 2016RoadbuildingNew York announces 2-year, $200 million bridge rehab and replace programNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a statewide program to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts over the next two years that can tap into $200 million in funding from the BRIDGE NY program. The program is focused on projects that address “poor structural conditions; mitigate weight restrictions or long detours; facilitate economic development or […]July 14, 2016Previous PagePage 130 of 225Next PageTop StoriesVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Compact equipment from Kubota, Bobcat, Volvo, Sany got the most views, but larger – and some unusual – machines also made the cut.Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package
