Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingHouse Ways & Means to “explore new ideas” for long-term financing of Highway Trust FundThe House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing June 17 to discuss long-term financing for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), with the plan to “explore the feasibility of various ideas” for sustainable solutions. “The roads and bridges that keep our economy moving rely on a highly unsustainable financing system,” Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) […]June 15, 2015RoadbuildingIowa Transportation Commission approves state transportation improvement program with $3.2 billion for highwaysThe Iowa Transportation Commission (ITC) has signed off on the fiscal year 2016-2020 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program, which includes a forecast of $3.2 billion in highway right of way and construction projects. The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) proposed the plan in early May. “The Commission and Iowa DOT continue to recognize the critical importance […]June 15, 2015RoadbuildingSemi truck crash in U.S. 50 paving zone kills West Virginia DOH workerWest Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) worker Randall W. Bland, 49, was killed Thursday following a five-vehicle collision in an area of U.S. 50 being resurfaced, according to a report by The Marietta Times. A DOH truck was one of the five vehicles involved, but it was unoccupied at the time of the incident. According […]June 15, 2015RoadbuildingIowa DOT uses Native American archeological site to teach historical preservation at work sitesA proposed Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) project involving bridge replacement, intersection updates and overflow culvert is being used in educational efforts to impress upon fifth and sixth graders the importance of preservation of historical artifacts found at work sites. The project, located on U.S. 69 near Belmond, is near the outdoor classroom of […]June 12, 2015RoadbuildingARTBA calls for Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Award nominationsThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) seeks nominees for an award to “recognize outstanding public and private sector programs that are helping reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities” in road work zones. ARTBA’s Transportation Development Foundation is looking to recognize nominees in three categories for its 2015 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards. The […]June 12, 2015RoadbuildingInstitute for Sustainable Infrastructure opens membership to private construction, engineering firmsPrivate sector construction, engineering, planning and design firms are now able to join the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s (ISI) Sustaining Membership, which is designed for companies to be recognized for “competency and experience in the development of sustainable infrastructure projects.” ISI, in a partnership with Harvard’s Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure, has created the Envision sustainable […]June 11, 2015RoadbuildingAlaska DOT employees receive state’s top honors for public serviceTwo Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) employees received top-level honors at the recent Governor’s Denali Peak Performance Awards, which recognize achievement in public service. Four additional ADOT&PF employees received honorable mentions. William Giltner, a maintenance specialist electrician, received the individual Exceptional Performance Award for his “hard work and dedication.” He is described […]June 11, 2015RoadbuildingUniversity of Florida wins 2015 National Student Steel Bridge CompetitionThe Southeastern Conference has racked up yet another championship, but this time in something other than sports. The University of Florida (UF) won the overall 2015 National Student Steel Bridge Competition hosted by the University of Missouri and held in Kansas City May 22-23. UF bested a field of 47 university engineering student teams from the […]June 10, 2015RoadbuildingPennDOT Star of Excellence Award recipients saved taxpayers $6 millionThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) presented the department’s highest recognition, the Star of Excellence award, to 25 employees during a recent ceremony at the Governor’s Residence. “The Star of Excellence award illustrates that these employees, through their dedication, innovation and energy keep our agency in the forefront of customer service,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards […]June 9, 2015RoadbuildingHawaii DOT surveys Oahu residents and businesses on quality of workThe Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has sent out surveys to 4,000 individuals and 200 businesses on Oahu to gain the pulse of public opinion of the job they are doing, according to a Hawaii News Now report. 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