Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingI-85 collapse first responders visit White HouseMembers of the Georgia State Patrol, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and Atlanta Police Department met with President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at the White House last week in recognition of their efforts during the I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta March 30. “Mr. President, beside you and around you are true heroes of […]April 17, 2017RoadbuildingDelaware DOT adds interactive project map, other features to mobile appThe Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has added an interactive project map, street light outages reporting and DMV driver license practice test to its mobile app. “Our free mobile app has been downloaded nearly 60,000 times and is a great resource for anyone traveling around Delaware. We continue to add new features to the app […]April 17, 2017RoadbuildingBTS provides quarterly update to National Transportation Statistics guideThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released its quarterly update to the National Transportation Statistics (NTS) guide. The NTS includes more than 260 tables of national data, with this quarterly release providing updates to 36 of those. These updates include: Transportation System – System Mileage Within the United States, U.S. […]April 17, 2017DealersSunbelt Rentals purchases New York-based Pride EquipmentSunbelt Rentals has bought Pride Equipment Corporation in a move to grow its position in the New York City market. Pride Equipment, based in Islip, New York, has been in operation for 47 years and primarily serves as a provider of aerial rental equipment. “Pride’s focus on aerial equipment is complementary to Sunbelt’s capabilities in […]April 14, 2017RoadbuildingUtah DOT announces top 10 highway construction projects for 2017The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released its annual top 10 construction projects for 2017, with the Bangerter Highway, which includes five interchanges, topping the list. UDOT has 180 highway projects on its construction docket for 2017, with a combined value of $1.3 billion. The Bangerter Highway project, which is set to be complete […]April 14, 2017Roadbuilding2018 New York State budget targets $100 billion for infrastructure, creates inspector general for transportation positionThe recently approved 2018 fiscal year (FY) New York State budget “supports and expands” $100 billion dedicated to infrastructure and creates a new Office of Inspector General of New York for Transportation. Transportation project highlights of the budget include: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Round II This includes $100 million for Round II of the Downtown Revitalization […]April 14, 2017RoadbuildingFHWA provides $9 million for 77 transportation safety improvement projects on tribal landsThe Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) is providing $9 million for 77 projects aimed at improving transportation safety on tribal lands. The agency reports reports it received 172 applications from 128 recognized tribes requesting $40.3 million in assistance. “Transportation is a key to accessing opportunity and we are committed to […]April 14, 2017DealersARDCO Equipment opens new site in Louisiana, representing Yanmar, Prinoth, Pettibone, BarkoARDCO Equipment has opened a new dealership location in New Iberia, Louisiana, to serve customers in Louisiana and Texas with multiple lines of equipment for the oil and gas, construction, agriculture, utility, forestry and material handling industries. “ARDCO has a storied history as a Louisiana equipment manufacturer since 1955,” says David Langley, director of business […]April 13, 2017RoadbuildingI-85 collapse: Georgia DOT offering contractor incentives to complete bridge reconstruction in MayThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is offering multiple incentives to contractor C.W. Matthews to complete the reconstruction of the I-85 bridges over Piedmont Road in Atlanta in May. GDOT reported last week it expected the work to rebuild the collapsed sections of I-85 would be finished by June 15. GDOT Director of Construction Marc […]April 13, 2017RoadbuildingNevada DOT adds roadway information systems to boost safety on U.S. 395The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun installing “enhanced information systems” to U.S. 395 in the North Valleys region in an effort to improve traffic safety and mobility. The installation of technologies such as new roadway signage, ramp meters and wrong-way drive detection systems will continue through early 2018, NDOT says, and will require “periodic” […]April 13, 2017Previous PagePage 45 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
