Bobby Atkinson (EQW)RoadbuildingHighway deaths rise 8.1% in the first half of 2015 to 13-year highLower gas prices have meant more people out on the highways. Unfortunately, that’s also meant more deaths on the roads. A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that highway deaths rose 8.1 percent in the first half of the year. It marked the highest quarterly increase in 13 years. The rise […]November 26, 2015RoadbuildingNorth Carolina adds 168 projects to 10-year construction calendarNorth Carolina has been able to add 168 new projects to the state’s 10-year construction calendar with the help of the legislature freeing up $1.6 billion for highway projects over the next decade. According to North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, the state’s recently passed budget reforms have added $700 million in new funding over the […]November 25, 2015RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT calls for drivers to make a pledge to drive safely this holiday seasonThe roads always get a bit more busy this time of the year as people across the country travel to see family for the holidays. But busier roads often lead to more crashes, so the Georgia Department of Transportation is calling on drivers in the state to take a pledge for safety. And they’ve even enlisted a World […]November 25, 2015RoadbuildingPHOTOS > Aerial shots show progress on Tappan Zee Bridge replacementAt $3.98 billion, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement is one of the priciest transportation projects in America. As such, plenty of eyes are watching the megaproject, but the Tappan Zee Constructors are more than happy to give everyone a bird’s eye view of the construction progress. RELATED >> Combining design, build contracts saved $1.7 billion on Tappan Zee Bridge […]November 23, 2015HomeUSDOT Undersecretary steps down to take over Seattle’s Sound TransitU.S. Department of Transportation Undersecretary Peter Rogoff is leaving the federal agency to head up Seattle’s Sound Transit. Rogoff has held the USDOT’s third highest position since 2014 when he was confirmed by the Senate after being nominated for the promotion by Secretary Anthony Foxx. Rogoff previously ran the Federal Transit Administration from 2009 until 2014. Rogoff spent 22 years […]November 23, 2015RoadbuildingMichigan DOT lets drivers track snowplows online via MI Drive websiteDrivers in Michigan can now simply log on to find out when roads on their route will be cleared of snow this winter. According to Fox 17, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to let the public view the GPS tracking information it was already collecting from snowplows in the state. The department is testing the method […]November 23, 2015RoadbuildingObama signs 2-week transportation patchPresident Barack Obama signed into law on Friday the 36th short-term highway bill patch as Congress works out a unified long-term bill. The new patch will extend funding through Dec. 4, by which time the House and Senate hope to have the first long-term highway bill in over a decade on the president’s desk. The Hill reported that Obama […]November 23, 2015RoadbuildingHenke introduces the first 20-foot folding V-plow for snow removalJust in time for the winter storms to coat the roads in snow, Henke Manufacturing has introduced a new plow that might make keeping roads clear a bit easier. Henke has introduced the world’s first 20-foot folding V-Plow and 16 cubic yard snowbasket. The company said it was contacted by Southern Auto Auction to manufacture […]November 20, 2015RoadbuildingDemocratic senators call for shorter highway bill in order to maximize fundingA group of 26 Democratic senators have sent a letter to the bicameral conference committee currently working on a highway bill, calling for a shorter bill in order to provide more funding. Sens. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) and Tom Carper (D-Delaware) led the group of Democrats in the push for greater investment in the country’s infrastructure. The […]November 20, 2015RoadbuildingMost recent highway funding patch “the last,” vows Shuster as bicameral conference gets underwayLawmakers proclaimed that the latest and 36th-straight short-term highway patch would be the last as the bicameral conference committee met for the first time Wednesday. The bipartisan committee of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate met publicly Wednesday morning to begin the process of drafting the first long-term transportation bill in a decade. […]November 19, 2015Previous PagePage 17 of 44Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
