Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingConn. DOT gets new fleet of tow plows for clearing two lanes in one passThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has a launched a new fleet of three tow plows allowing the agency to clear two full highway lanes in a single pass. The department says the new plows will provide a much-needed boost to its winter maintenance and snow-clearing operations. “Clearing snow and ice from our roads and […]December 16, 2016RoadbuildingMissouri DOT seeks public input on identifying historical significance of bridgesThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking the public’s help in identifying bridges across the state that are “associated with historical events or people of importance to a community” to determine the impact of the removal or update to bridges. This effort is part of the agency’s work to create a “programmatic agreement” for […]December 16, 2016DealersKomatsu takes over New Jersey sales territory with Komatsu NortheastKomatsu America has formed Komatsu Northeast, a new business unit that will take over the New Jersey territory for all of the company’s equipment sales and rental for construction, mining and utility, as well as parts, service and customer support. Binder Machinery Company previously served and supported the state, but the company reports it will […]December 15, 2016RoadbuildingUSDOT proposes vehicle-to-vehicle communication requirement for new light-duty vehiclesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued a proposed rule for a requirement that all new light-duty vehicles be equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology to aid in crash avoidance. “We are carrying the ball as far as we can to realize the potential of transportation technology to save lives,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony […]December 15, 2016RoadbuildingArizona DOT begins designating Safety Corridors to reduce collisions and deathsThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has started adding signage to highways in the state indicating those that are designated as Safety Corridors—roadway sections that have more crashes, injuries and death than normally expected. Along with ADOT, the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are implementing four Safety Corridors […]December 15, 2016RoadbuildingMinnesota DOT launches first logo redesign in 40 yearsThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a new logo as part of an overall branding unification effort by all state agencies. The move is the first major change to the department’s look in 40 years. “Using a unified brand presence across our state agencies will help inform citizens about the variety of services […]December 15, 2016RoadbuildingRoad Recycling: How full-depth reclamation makes old roads better than newMaterials used to build roads are some of the most recycled and reused materials worldwide. So, it’s no surprise that a process that reworks the asphalt and cement from an existing roadway is growing as a quick and low cost solution for improved pavements. This process – full-depth reclamation (FDR) – pulverizes an […]December 14, 2016DealersARA Foundation & ARA of Tennessee donate $6,000 for Gatlinburg wildfire reliefThe American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and ARA of Tennessee have donated $6,000 to the American Red Cross for wildfire relief efforts for those in the equipment rental industry, their families and communities in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee areas. ARA of Tennessee pulled together $3,000 and the ARA Foundation provided $3,000 through its […]December 14, 2016RoadbuildingColorado DOT University wins Corporate Learning Network Best-In-Class awardThe Corporate Learning Network (CLN) as presented the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) University with a 2016 Corporate University of the Year Award. CDOT University, launched in 2008, offers four “colleges” for employees with training in: Highway Maintenance: Administered both regionally and at the Maintenance Training Academy, this program meets the specialized learning needs of […]December 14, 2016RoadbuildingVirginia DOT partners with Waze Connected Citizens ProgramThe Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has partnered with crowdsourced traffic and navigation app Waze on the Connected Citizens Program. Waze will provide VDOT with real-time Waze-generated incident and slow-down information directly from drivers as a complement to VDOT’s 511Virginia system. 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