Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingUSDOT, White House to honor transportation “champions of change” for innovationThe U.S. Department of Transportation and the White House will honor several transportation officials tomorrow in a ceremony recognizing their work for “innovating transportation and growing the American economy” in the White House Transportation Champions of Change program. The program is also referred to as “Beyond Traffic: Innovators in Transportation for the Future” and this year will […]October 12, 2015RoadbuildingLafarge Tarmac’s new pavement can drain 15 gallons of water per minute. But there’s a catchLarfarge Tarmac’s Topmix Permeable pavement has been making headlines the past couple of weeks with what appears to be an unquenchable thirst for water. And in the company’s product video (below), it does seem to take on huge amount of liquid, touted at 600 liters per minute per square meter. Do some conversion work and it’s […]October 9, 2015RoadbuildingTexas DOT director Joe Weber to retire at end of the yearTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Executive Director Joe Weber announced this week that he would retire from his post at the end of the calendar year. He did not cite a specific reason for his retirement. “The opportunity to lead and serve at your side over the past 18 months has been a true highlight […]October 9, 2015RoadbuildingGray joins North Carolina DOT as chief deputy secretaryWalt Gray has joined the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as chief deputy secretary, a move from his previous position as administrator of the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Gray, who also serves on the North Carolina Supplemental Retirement Plans Board of Trustess, takes over the position from Nick Tennyson who assumed the Transportation Secretary […]October 8, 2015RoadbuildingARTBA foundation presents safety awards to Florida, Michigan and Virginia contractorsThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has recognized three contractors for worker safety efforts across their programs as part of the group’s Transportation Development Foundation (TDF) Contractor Safety Awards. Presentations were made during ARTBA’s recent national convention in Philadelphia. The awards program is designed to “promote worker safety and health as core values […]October 8, 2015RoadbuildingSouth Carolina DOT receives $5 million in FHWA emergency relief funds for road and bridge damageThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is making available $5 million in emergency relief funds to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to repair bridges and roads affected by the recent flooding following heavy rains. Some areas of the sate received more than 20 inches of rain and caused nearly 400 roads and close to […]October 7, 2015RoadbuildingState Street Aid starts distributing $147.7 million to 507 municipalities in North CarolinaMore than 500 municipalities in North Carolina have begun to receive their distributions from the North Carolina State Street Aid, a program also known as the Powell Bill fund, for street, bikeway, greenway or sidewalk projects. State Street Aid is sending out $147.7 million to 507 municipalities, with half the money sent October 1 and the […]October 7, 2015RoadbuildingARTBA names 2015 Transportation Development Hall of Fame honoreesThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) named the latest members of its Transportation Development Hall of Fame during its recent national convention in Philadelphia, honoring three individuals. This hall of fame began in 2010 and recognizes those making “extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development” throughout their careers. It honors individuals or families. In […]October 6, 2015RoadbuildingDrive Safely Work Week promotes planning aheadThe annual Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW), now in its 19th year, focuses on planning as a part of safe driving practices, with the theme of Plan Ahead: Your Key to Driving Safely. DSWW is observed October 5-9. The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) sponsors DSWW and counts several large entities as part of […]October 6, 2015RoadbuildingDavid Zachry elected ARTBA chairman for 2015-2016 termThe American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has named David S. Zachry as the association’s next chairman for the 2015-2016 term. ARTBA announced the election during its recent annual national convention in Philadelphia. Zachry is the CEO of Zachry Corporation, a construction and materials company based in San Antonio. 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