Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingRising traffic fatalities in Maine prompt new safety planDue to an increase in traffic fatalities, the Maine Department of Transportation has released a new Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The plan sets out focus areas, such as lane departure, speeding, impaired driving, and recommends strategies to address them. “Maine’s traffic fatalities have been on the rise during the last three years after seeing improvement […]February 2, 2018RoadbuildingUber, Zipcar join ride-share companies in pledge to citiesUber, Lyft and 13 other ride-sharing companies have joined together to pledge to help cities become more livable through 10 guiding principles. The principles were developed by Zipcar co-founder Robin Chase along with various city and transport organizations, according to a news release. “For most cities, urban planners, legislators and residents, there is a cacophony […]February 2, 2018Construction EquipmentKid cancer survivors get to operate construction equipment at Vegas fundraiserThe construction industry is rallying to fight childhood cancer. The American Cancer Society’s Construction vs. Cancer will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 10 in Symphony Park in Las Vegas. The event, sponsored by Las Vegas Paving Corporation, allows more than 1,200 young cancer survivors to sit in and operate, with the help […]February 1, 2018RoadbuildingProgram to train Mexican truck drivers reduces safety violations, Ariz. DOT saysArizona transportation officials report that a new safety instruction program it provides to truck drivers in Mexico is leading to fewer safety violations at the state’s international ports of entry. “It’s a dramatic improvement that’s saving international carriers time and money, making Arizona roads safer and helping Arizona better appeal to drivers who might otherwise […]February 1, 2018RoadbuildingOhio Turnpike handles most vehicles in 62-year historyThe Ohio Turnpike logged another record year in traffic volume in 2017. This is the third year in a row the turnpike has broken traffic records, with a total of 55.2 million vehicles traveling the tollway last year, up from 54.9 million in 2016, according to the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. The increased number […]February 1, 2018BusinessBrooks leads National Association of Women in ConstructionThe new executive vice president of the National Association of Women in Construction has hit the ground running. Since joining the organization in September, Beth Brooks “has begun to realign staff and has assessed ways to better serve our members, renew partnerships and increase our national sponsorships,” says NAWIC President Catherine Schoenenberger. Brooks comes to […]January 31, 2018RoadbuildingTxDOT, city, architect dispute fault for Dallas bridge flawsFlaws in a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Trinity River in Dallas are leading to finger-pointing among state transportation and Dallas city officials, as well as the architect that designed the span, which is part of the Margaret McDermott Bridge system. The bike and walking bridge was supposed to open last summer, but rods […]January 31, 2018RoadbuildingN.Y. adds $250 million to bridge rehab programThe state of New York plans to infuse an additional $250 million into rehabilitating and replacing worn-out bridges and culverts. The Bridge NY program began in 2016 with an initial $200 million. The program provides grants to municipalities in the state. It has led to more than 125 bridge and culvert projects being funded, according […]January 31, 2018RoadbuildingNeb. DOT rolls out funny highway messages for traffic safetyThe Nebraska Department of Transportation is hoping to brighten Friday travels and also keep drivers safe. The NDOT has been soliciting humorous messages about safe driving from the public and plans to post those messages on digital highway signs on Fridays in February through May. So far, more than 300 people have submitted safety messages […]January 31, 2018RoadbuildingIdaho partners with National Weather Service for travel appDrivers in Idaho can now better track driving conditions and weather forecasts along their routes. The Idaho Transportation Department has updated its 511 app and website and partnered with the National Weather Service in Pocatello to offer weather forecasts. “The weather forecast information is really important from a planning standpoint for a traveler,” says Tony Ernest, […]January 31, 2018Previous PagePage 214 of 265Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025The historical construction equipment show presented a veritable timeline of Caterpillar history from 1917 to 1979, including Best and Holt tractors.Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of Hauling
