Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingSanta Cruz uses augmented reality to engage public on transportationSanta Cruz County residents are being offered a fun way to view potential transportation options for their communities with augmented reality technology. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has stationed viewers in the county where residents can look inside to see transportation and land-use options that address such things as improving use of streets […]November 3, 2017RoadbuildingHistoric swing bridge closed in Ft. Lauderdale for emergency workOne of Florida’s oldest swing bridges has been closed until December 1 for emergency repairs. The Southwest 11th Avenue Swing Bridge in Fort Lauderdale was closed October 30 when it was discovered there was a problem with the bridge’s lock motor, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Also known as the Snow-Reed Swing Bridge, it is the […]November 3, 2017RoadbuildingVDOT adds Waze navigation to state’s 511 road information appThe Virginia Department of Transportation has upgraded its 511 road information app, which now includes turn-by-turn navigation, the VDOT says. The agency has joined with the popular Waze app to provide the navigation feature. The app also now provides push notifications and alerts, transit and parking information, and it continues to give real-time traffic information […]November 3, 2017Construction EquipmentAtlas Copco appoints new VPs, strategic managerAtlas Copco has announced five new staff positions, including four vice presidents and a strategic development manager. Rob Johnston will serve as vice president/business line manager for the air and tools business line. He has been with the company since 2011, most recently as business line manager for the Portable Energy Division. Jim O’Brien has […]November 2, 2017Roadbuilding96-year-old Maine-Canada bridge closed to large commercial vehiclesCommercial vehicles weighing over 5 tons have been banned from crossing the Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge between Maine and Canada. That includes tractor trailers, box trucks, buses and fire trucks. The Maine Department of Transportation reports that a recent inspection “found significantly more steel deterioration on the floor beams and stringers than expected.” MDOT says the […]November 2, 2017RoadbuildingOre. studded tire season begins Nov. 1, but ODOT hopes you won’tStudded-tire season begins November 1 in Oregon, although the state’s department of transportation hopes you’ll use another method of traction during the winter season. ODOT says a 2014 study determined that studded tires cause $8.5 million in damage a year on the state’s highways. ODOT prefers drivers – who must go out in severe weather […]November 2, 2017Construction EquipmentGradall intros XL 4100 V excavator; replaces Mercedes engine with VolvoGradall has designed its newest version of the XL 4100 hydraulic excavator to be more fuel efficient, while still achieving speeds of up to 60 mph on the road. The XL 4100 V excavator is powered by a 153-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Volvo Penta diesel engine, which achieves a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency […]November 1, 2017Construction EquipmentChicago Pneumatic speeds removal with CP3330, CP3340 grindersChicago Pneumatic’s new CP3330 and CP3340 vertical grinders can remove material twice as fast as similar tools on the market, the company says. The CP3330 comes with a 3.7-horsepower motor, while the CP3340’s motor packs 4.5 horsepower. The company also added safety features, including automatic shut-off to prevent the abrasive from over-speeding and causing accidents; […]November 1, 2017RoadbuildingWill repairs make singing bridge in Abilene change its tune?Residents of Abilene, Texas, are concerned that repairs to a city bridge will stop the singing. The work began in September to widen and rehab the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge, which residents call the “singing bridge.” News station KTXS 12 explains that the “singing” is caused when tires ride over the bridge’s tining, which […]November 1, 2017RoadbuildingMiss. DOT wins PR awardsThe Mississippi Department of Transportation has received the Judge’s Choice Award for its Centennial Campaign celebrating 100 years of service to the people of Mississippi. The award was presented during the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) Annual Conference. The agency also won a PRism Award for the campaign and honors for individual entries, including […]November 1, 2017Previous PagePage 231 of 261Next PageTop StoriesPickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceRam is also rolling out two new models for its heavy-duty, 3/4-ton truck line: the Warlock and Black Express.Vintage 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 900LThe DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
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