Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingCaltrans seeks more volunteers before July launch of Road Charge PilotThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking more volunteers for its Road Charge Pilot program, even though it already reached is goal of 5,000. The agency would like more rural drivers to sign-up to help “accurately depict” the affect of the pilot on the entire state. “It is important that the pilot represents a […]May 3, 2016RoadbuildingDBIA names Virginia DOT as 2016 Transportation Owner of the YearThe Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) named the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) as 2016 Transportation Owner of the Year during the association’s recent Design-Build in Transportation Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award recognizes “transportation industry organizations that have made significant contributions in advancing the awareness, understanding and use of the design-build project delivery […]May 2, 2016RoadbuildingFHWA provides $8 million to 35 tribes for transportation safety improvement projectsThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing roughly $8 million to 35 Native American tribes to complete 54 transportation safety improvement projects on tribal lands. The move is part of the agency’s Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund. Seventy-three recognized tribes submitted 130 applications for the program, with a request total of $36.8 million. “Road safety […]May 2, 2016RoadbuildingMontana governor proposes $200 million funding for infrastructure projectsMontana Gov. Steve Bullock has proposed a $200 million plan for 2017 aimed at improving infrastructure projects across the state and creating additional construction jobs. Bullock, who announced the proposal at the end of the state’s 2016 legislative session, also wants to create the Build Montana Trust to fund future projects. “My number one priority […]May 2, 2016RoadbuildingSafety management plans available for 2 USDOT Connected Vehicle Pilot sitesThe safety management plans for the Wyoming and Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot deployment sites under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) are now available online. The Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment program “seeks to combine connected vehicle and mobile device technologies in innovative and cost-effective ways” with the […]April 29, 2016RoadbuildingAmerican Concrete Institute names new officers, board members at Concrete ConventionThe American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced two new officers and four board members for 2016-2017 during the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee. The new president is Michael J. Schneider, senior vice president and chief people officer at Baker Concrete Construction in Monroe, Ohio. He was named a Fellow of ACI in 2006 and […]April 29, 2016RoadbuildingNebraska DOR adds members to County Bridge Match program working groupThe Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) recently announced members of the County Bridge Match Program (CBMP) working group. The recently signed Transportation Innovation Act (TIA) created the group, which is tasked with defining criteria and guidelines for the program. The CBMP is one of three programs the TIA established, and is authorized to have up […]April 29, 2016RoadbuildingBTS provides quarterly update to National Transportation Statistics reference guideThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released the second quarterly update of 2016 for the web-only National Transportation Statics report. The update provides new information on more than 40 of the 260 tables of transportation data the report supplies, including the transportation system, safety, the economy and energy and the environment. […]April 28, 2016RoadbuildingKy. Transportation Cabinet names Patty Dunaway as state highway engineerThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has named Patty Dunaway as the new state highway engineer, marking the second time a woman has served in this capacity. The state highway engineer oversees the agency’s Department of Highways and its 12 highway districts and multiple offices and divisions. “Patty’s extensive career in engineering will help shape our […]April 28, 2016RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway partners with Morton Arboretum to create ‘Urban Forest’The Illinois Tollway is partnering with the Morton Arboretum in an effort to expand tree canopy coverage by the tollway system. To recognize this, the agency will give away 15,000 tree seedlings at its Downers Grove headquarters and oases April 29, Arbor Day. The partnership will involve developing a landscape master plan for trees, shrubs […]April 28, 2016Previous PagePage 147 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
