Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingPavia Systems hosts peer exchange webinar with Washington, Texas DOTsPavia Systems is hosting “e-Construction in Practice,” a peer exchange webinar with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to discuss transportation infrastructure issues. Stephen Meunch, associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Washington and founding director of Greenroads will moderate the webinar scheduled for 11 a.m. […]January 20, 2016RoadbuildingConcrete overlays: Price parity and growing DOT/municipality use lead industryToday’s roadbuilding environment requires more results from fewer resources, so extending pavement life is critical. One way to do this is with concrete overlays. Conventional thinking has concrete overlays most suited for high volume, heavy truckload pavements, such as intersections and interchanges. In fact, it’s been joked that intersection projects are the “gateway drug” for […]January 19, 2016RoadbuildingTennessee DOT holds contest for best safety message to display on interstatesThe Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is holding its annual contest for motorists and students to develop the best safety message for the dynamic message signs on the state’s interstates. This is the first year the annual contest has allowed student submissions. “Last year’s contest was such a huge success,” says TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. […]January 19, 2016RoadbuildingCaltrans seeks 5,000 volunteers for road-usage fee studyThe California Department of Transportation is looking for 5,000 volunteers for the Road Charge Pilot Program that would look at ways to charge motorists road-usage fees to fund transportation projects. Officials want to make sure volunteers are representative of the “vast geographic and socioeconomic diversity” of California. Signup information is available at www.CaliforniaRoadChargePilot.com. The California Road […]January 19, 2016RoadbuildingUSDOT commits to accelerating autonomous vehicle safety innovationsTransportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently outlined at the North American International Auto Show several initiatives set for 2016 to remove “potential roadblocks” to integrating technology to improve vehicle safety, mobility and sustainability. Foxx also announced President Obama’s fiscal year 2017 budget proposal would include roughly $4 billion for connected vehicle system pilot programs over a […]January 18, 2016RoadbuildingNew Hampshire’s 10-year transportation plan valued at $3.74 billionGov. Maggie Hassan has submitted to the New Hampshire House Public Works and Highways Committee a 10-year Transportation Improvement Plan spanning 2017-2026 that would spend $3.74 billion for road, bridge, rail, transit and airport projects and improvements. “A solid and modern transportation infrastructure is critical to the success of our people and businesses, and the […]January 18, 2016RoadbuildingIndiana DOT interactive road and bridge map shows more than 1,700 active projectsThe Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has launched an online interactive map that tracks road and bridge projects across the state, with more than 1,700 active projects visible. INDOT calls the program its interactive investment map and will show trail projects in addition to roads and bridges. The site, which will cover all INDOT, city, […]January 15, 2016RoadbuildingGeorgia announces multi-year transportation project plan worth more than $12 billionThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), members of the general assembly and Governor Nathan Deal this week announced a long-term transportation project list valued at more than $12.2 billion dollars and spanning more than 10 years. The plan was made possible, officials say, due to the state’s comprehensivie Transportation Funding Act of 2015. “Through the […]January 15, 2016RoadbuildingPennDOT plow trucks can now be tracked through 511PAMore than 700 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) plow trucks and contracted rental trucks can be tracked this winter through www.511PA.com, Gov. Tom Wolf has announced. The program is part of the state’s Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) system pilot program Wolf announced in October. “This initiative will improve PennDOT’s operations by looking for efficiencies in […]January 14, 2016RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway seeks bids for $45 million in engineering services for Move Illinois projectsThe Illinois Tollway is looking for design and construction management firms to bid on 10 new contracts worth $45 million as part of the Move Illinois program. Submissions are due Feb. 9 and will be awarded in May, with work expected to begin this year. “The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating opportunities for firms […]January 14, 2016Previous PagePage 166 of 225Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentPOV Tour: The Most Epic Collection of Vintage Construction EquipmentStep inside a 38,000-square-foot time capsule of earthmoving history, packed with 100 meticulously restored vintage machines — including early Cat, Holt and Best tractors.TractorsKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and CapabilityGraders/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 Lift
