Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingSeven cities named finalists for USDOT’s $50 million Smart City ChallengeSeven cities have been named as finalists for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Smart City Challenge, which aims to convert one city into the first in the country to “fully” integrate into their transportation network technologies including smart sensors and autonomous and connected vehicles. Originally, only five finalists were to be selected. The seven […]March 15, 2016RoadbuildingMinnesota DOT converting roadway lights from high-pressure sodium to LEDThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is converting more than 28,500 roadway lights from high-pressure sodium bulbs and fixtures to LEDs in an effort to improve motorist visibility, save energy and lengthen bulb replacement time. The agency estimates the move will see $1.45 million in yearly energy savings with an additional $500,000 in reduced maintenance […]March 14, 2016RoadbuildingIndiana approves more than $1 billion in transportation infrastructure fundingThe Indiana House and Senate approved March 10 transportation infrastructure funding legislation that allocates more than $1 billion to road and bridge projects over four years without the increase in gas and cigarette taxes that had been proposed previously. Gov. Mike Pence, who plans to sign the bill as soon as he receives it, said […]March 14, 2016RoadbuildingFHWA releases $1.5 million in emergency relief funds for rock slide damage in Colorado, IdahoThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released emergency relief funds for repair work needed after rock slides affected highways in Colorado and Idaho in February. Colorado gets $1 million to help with work on both the eastbound and westbound sections of I-70 near Glenwood Springs. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) officials closed the interstate in […]March 11, 2016RoadbuildingTennessee DOT partners with Waze navigation app for Connected Citizen ProgramThe Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is partnering with Waze to share data as part of the crowdsourced navigation app’s Connected Citizens Program. This follows similar moves by Pennsylvania in December and Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in November. “TDOT is always looking for ways we can provide motorists with information that can make their […]March 11, 2016Construction EquipmentVenco Venturo intros van crane for Ford Transit 250 Mid-RoofVenco Venturo’s new van crane designed for the Ford Transit 250 Mid-Roof features a horizontally articulated jib boom that allows for a deep reach within the van. The crane, introduced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, has a capacity of 1,000 pounds. The key feature is how the crane is attached to the van—a […]March 10, 2016RoadbuildingMissouri DOT launches speedy pothole plan aiming for next business day repairsThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has launched an “enhanced pothole repair initiative” for March aimed at repairing an asphalt pothole “as quickly as possible of it being reported.” “We want to get asphalt in the hole as quickly as possible. If you report it in the morning, our goal is to repair it before […]March 10, 2016RoadbuildingNAPA converts Young Leaders Program into IMPACT Leadership GroupThe National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has launched the IMPACT Leadership Group, which is a modification of its Young Leaders Program first launched in 2004. The IMPACT group (which stands for Innovative, Motivated, Passionate, Active, Connected and Teachable) aims to provide education, leadership development training and networking opportunities to “support the personal and professional growth […]March 10, 2016RoadbuildingMexico-Arizona trade corridor agreement to boost development of I-19, I-11Mexico and Arizona have signed an agreement to collaborate on developing a trade corridor between them, an effort that will boost development of Interstate 19 and the future I-11 in addition to Mexico Highway 15. Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Director John Halikowski and Mexico’s Ministry of Communications & Transport Undersecretary of Infrastructure Raul Murrieta […]March 9, 2016RoadbuildingDelaware DOT launches GATEWAY to provide detailed state transportation dataThe Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has launched DelDOT GATEWAY as an online source for details about pavement projects, bridges, snow removal, traffic data and transit and rail maps, among other transportation information for the state. The agency says it created the site to “simplify the interface between the vast amount of data that the department […]March 9, 2016Previous PagePage 157 of 225Next PageTop StoriesTractorsKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and CapabilityThe five new models are completely redesigned for year-round work — mowing, digging, clearing snow and loading.Graders/ScrapersK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated HaulersMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility LoadersMini ExcavatorsCat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More LiftOff-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation Modes
