Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingPortman, Schumer release bipartisan principles for international tax reform with intent to fund transportationSenators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Charles Schumer (D-New York) have released an outline for international tax reform aimed at reducing taxes on U.S. corporation overseas profits with a “transition tax” to help fund transportation projects. “We need comprehensive tax reform because the American people deserve a simpler tax code that will give our economy a […]July 10, 2015RoadbuildingHey, Congress: Keep it simple when it comes to highway fundingLike many people, I have a long commute to get into work each day. On this journey, I travel back and forth on quite a few Interstate miles containing the telltale indicators of wear and tear – potholes, cracks, patches and the like. Over the course of this driving time I’ve come to know the […]July 9, 2015RoadbuildingFHWA to provide $1 million for federal-aid road repair in ArkansasThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department $1 million in Emergency relief funds for federal-aid road repair for damages caused by recent floods in the state. “We are aware of the state’s urgent need to repair damage caused by the recent flooding,” Transportation Secretary […]July 9, 2015RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway seeks design, construction proposals for $109 million in Move Illinois contractsThe Illinois Tollway is seeking design and construction management services proposals for nine contracts estimated at $109 million for projects part of the Move Illinois program. “The Illinois Tollway’s Move Illinois Program continues to help move our state’s economy forward by investing billions in critical infrastructure projects, including $1.6 billion in capital projects this year […]July 9, 2015RoadbuildingNebraska Department of Roads releases $839 million FY 2016 Surface Transportation ProgramThe Nebraska Department of Roads’ (NDOR) Fiscal Year 2016 Surface Transportation Program will provide for $505 million for the State Highway System program and $334 million for the Local System Program, as announced July 7. The State Highway System funds will provide for 110 new projects, with $495 million of the total for construction and […]July 8, 2015RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway awards $53.8 million in Move Illinois construction projectsThe Illinois Tollway (IT) board of directors has approved $53.8 million in road and bridge construction, roadway lighting work, and drainage structure cleaning as part of the Move Illinois program. The program, dubbed “Move Illinois: The Tollway Driving the Future,” will span 15 years and provide $12 billion in capital improvements. Since 2012, the program […]July 8, 2015RoadbuildingCalifornia Transportation Commission allocates $561 million for 125 transportation projectsThe California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $561 million for state and local transportation projects across the state, representing 125 total projects. “At Caltrans (California Department of Transportation), we are working to not only preserve our investments in the state highway system, but are also investing in projects that expand the availability bike and pedestrian […]July 7, 2015RoadbuildingMaine governor signs law authorizing $85 million transportation bond packageMaine Governor Paul LePage has approved a bill that authorizes a bond package worth $85 million in 2015 and $90 million in 2016 to be used for transportation projects. The measure will be put to a statewide vote in November for approval. The measure, LD 1415, An Act To Authorize Two General Fund Bond Issues […]July 7, 2015RoadbuildingTrimble releases TILOS 9.0 linear civil engineering project softwareThe latest version of Trimble’s TILOS time and location planning software for highways and other linear civil engineering projects provides improved integration with third-party project management software and the company’s Business Center-HCE office software, and enhances project visualization. TILOS 9.0 offers a new Gantt chart format that makes a connection between the time frame of the […]July 6, 2015RoadbuildingRhode Island hires consultant to reorganize Department of TransportationRhode Island has hired a consultant to assess and provide new methodology on how the state’s Department of Transportation and related agencies do business, according to a report by the Providence Journal. AECOM Technical Services will be paid $340,000 over six months “To provide a comprehensive management assessment conducted across the various transportation agencies to […]July 6, 2015Previous PagePage 196 of 225Next PageTop StoriesPickups2027 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 3500 HD Revealed: 7 Trims, New Gas or Diesel V8sThe 3500 HD gets a max 38,000 pounds of towing with the diesel V8, and the 2500 HD gets up to 19,000 pounds with the gas V8.Vintage EquipmentPOV Tour: The Most Epic Collection of Vintage Construction EquipmentTractorsKubota 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 Loaders
