Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingTexas Transportation Commission approves $437 million in projects for November Prop 1 fundingThe Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) has approved nine transportation projects valued at $436.84 million for the November round of Proposition 1-funding projects. The October round included three projects valued at $45 million. The TTC has now approved 131 of the planned 200 projects to be funded by Proposition 1. This round includes the following highway projects, […]November 23, 2015Construction EquipmentCaterpillar launches 6015B hydraulic shovel with increased power, more loading capacityAfter testing four of its new 6015B hydraulic shovels in locations across the globe for roughly a year to validate the model’s power, efficiency and capacity under extreme conditions, Caterpillar officially launched the machine at a press event in Tucson, Arizona, last week. The machine is based on the 5110B structure and incorporates several proven components […]November 20, 2015RoadbuildingPenn. lawmakers levy heavier penalties for drivers injuring or killing workers in work zonesThe Pennsylvania general assembly has passed a bill that will beef up penalties for drivers who injury or kill workers, including emergency personnel, contractors, law enforcement and government employees, in highway construction zones. Senate Bill 887, which amends Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, was sent to Gov. Tom Wolf Nov. 19 for […]November 20, 2015RoadbuildingMichigan DOT slides M-100 bridge into place as trains pass below in this multi-angle time-lapseThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently slid the 1 million-pound M-100 bridge 77 feet into place over the CN Railroad in Potterville. It is only the fourth bridge slide the department has conducted. This method of bridge replacement only requires one lane to be closed. The new bridge is built next to the original […]November 19, 2015RoadbuildingUSDOT joins Workplace Charging Challenge for plug-in electric vehiclesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is the first federal agency to join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Workplace Charging Challenge to make charging available for employee plug-in electric vehicles. The effort is nationwide for USDOT buildings, with the agency planning to provide 500 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment over 10 years. More than 185 […]November 19, 2015RoadbuildingCaterpillar unveils 3 F Series wheeled excavators with restyled exterior for improved comfort and safetyCaterpillar’s new F Series wheeled excavators—the M314F, M316F and M322F—offer a redesigned cabin aimed at improving operator visibility and comfort. The exterior features new designs for the three access steps and door handrails, optional heated mirrors, rain visor and light protectors. The cabin provides higher pressure, features a larger door with additional glass, a larger […]November 18, 2015RoadbuildingUSDOT releases 2015 State Transportation StatisticsThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has published its latest version of the annual State Transportation Statistics (STS) report, which provides data on categories including infrastructure, safety, freight transportation and vehicle-miles traveled for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This year marks the 13th edition and includes 116 tables […]November 18, 2015Roadbuilding2015 Better Roads Bridge Inventory: Ohio the bridge poster child; D.C. still has most SD/FO spansNo surprise: the top challenge facing state DOTs in improving structurally deficient (SD) and functionally obsolete (FO) bridges is funding, according to our 2015 Better Roads Bridge Inventory. And while maintenance was second on the list of challenges, this year staffing also mentioned as a top-level concern. The national average for percentage of SD/FO bridges […]November 17, 2015RoadbuildingRoadway Safety Foundation, FHWA honor 10 innovative programs with National Roadway Safety AwardsThe Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) and the Federal Highway Administration have recognized 10 innovative highway safety projects and program across the U.S. with National Roadway Safety Awards. The awards honor programs that aim to reduce highway fatalities and injuries through “innovation in operations, planning, and design improvements.” The award winners are evaluated on effectiveness, innovation […]November 16, 2015RoadbuildingFHWA redesignates 40 miles of Kentucky’s Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway as I-69The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has redesignated 39.9 miles of the Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway in Kentucky as Interstate 69 after major work to improve traffic flow. It is the newest section of interstate in the country. “This latest addition to the national interstate system is the newest ladder of opportunity for residents of rural […]November 16, 2015Previous PagePage 176 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
