Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingPennDOT creates data-sharing partnership with Waze navigation appThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has entered into a partnership to provide real-time traffic data to the state’s drivers through crowdsourced navigation app provided by Waze. This follows a move last month by Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to partner with Waze to share traffic data with motorists travelling through the three states. “PennDOT […]December 16, 2015RoadbuildingFHWA provides $2 million in emergency relief funds for Oregon, WashingtonThe Federal Highway Administration is providing $1 million for each state in emergency relief funds for the repair of roads and bridges in Oregon and Washington following recent heavy rains in the area. “Both states should know that the funds provided today are only a down payment toward completing the many other repairs to the […]December 15, 2015RoadbuildingNorth Perimeter Contractors selected for Georgia DOT I-285/SR 400 projectGeorgia’s State Transportation Board approved North Perimeter Contractors for the design, construction and partial financing of the I-285/SR 400 Reconstruction Project, which at one time would have been the most expensive transportation project for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) at $1.1 billion. Four contractors were competing for the project. North Perimeter Contractors’ winning bid […]December 15, 2015RoadbuildingDelaware DOT launches online snowplow tracking system with app supportThe Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has launched a tracking system available online and via an app for its plows during snow storms this season. GPS sensors on each of the 330 plows in DelDOTs system will transmit the vehicles’ locations. These can be viewed on the interactive map on the agency’s website or on […]December 14, 2015RoadbuildingArkansas HTD approves $20.4 million for local federal-aid projectsThe Arkansas State Highway Commission and Transportation Department (AHTD) recently approved $20.4 million for federal-aid projects across three state programs. Receiving the largest share, at roughly $16 million, is the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The program is for funding sidewalks and trails for pedestrians, bicyclists and non-motorized transportation to create safe routes for those who […]December 14, 2015RoadbuildingMichigan DOT wants public comments on 2016-2020 transportation planThe Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for public comments on the draft of its 2016-2020 Five-Year Transportation program that details funding and transportation projects in that time span. An interactive map for the proposed projects is available here, and the draft plan is available for review at www.michigan.gov/mdot5yearplan. “The Five-Year Transportation Program is a continuous, […]December 14, 2015RoadbuildingAASHTO’s Gee inducted into National Academy of ConstructionKing Gee, director of engineering and technical services for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction. “King has been a long-time leader in the transportation industry and we are proud that the National Academy of Construction recognized his many contributions to the field,” […]December 11, 2015HomeKansas DOT prepares for winter storm clean up by adding tow plowsTwo tow plows have been added to the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) equipment lineup to help in winter storm clean up for the upcoming season. The plows are being stored in Colby and Olathe and measure 26 feet long. They will are attached to dump trucks when in use. “KDOT will assess the performance […]December 11, 2015RoadbuildingN. Carolina DOT engineer recognized for roadside vegetation managementNorth Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Roadside Environmental Engineer Ken Taffer has received national recognition for his work in roadside vegetation management in the department’s Triad region. The National Roadside Vegetation Management Association (NRVMA) honored Taffer with its Turney Hernandez Award of Excellence for 2015. The award is the association’s highest honor and is presented […]December 11, 2015RoadbuildingConnecticut DOT to test drone for inspections under bridgesThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) is testing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, to inspect the underside of the northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge in New London on Dec. 15. “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 […]December 10, 2015Previous PagePage 172 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
