Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingContract awarded for upgrades to Sarasota’s Highway 41IBT of Miami won a $12.6 million contract to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety on U.S. Highway 41 in Sarasota, Florida. The work is part of the Downtown-Bayfront Connection project planned by the Florida Department of Transportation and the city of Sarasota. The goal of the project is to reconnect the downtown and Bayfront with a […]November 6, 2017RoadbuildingArk. mulls raising speed limit to 75 mph on rural interstatesArkansas drivers could soon be driving faster, if new speed-limit recommendations are approved. The legislature has approved increasing the limit from 70 mph to 75 mph on interstates and left open the possibility of increasing limits on other highways – if it can be done safely. The Arkansas Department of Transportation has completed a study […]November 6, 2017Construction EquipmentEterra goes big with new ‘monster’ Typhoon 74 brush mowerEterra has added a 74-inch model to its Typhoon series of mowers, which the company calls “a monster of a brush cutter.” The Typhoon 74 is designed for heavy-duty skid steers and compact track loaders with at least 2,500 pounds of lifting power. The attachment requires 32 to 50 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow […]November 3, 2017BusinessConstruction starts predicted to rise 3% in 2018Total U.S. construction starts will grow 3 percent next year as the industry moves into “a mature stage of expansion,” according to the 2018 Dodge Construction Outlook. The pullback will continue in areas of multifamily and hotel construction starts. The increase will be led by continued growth in single-family houses, warehouses and office buildings. A […]November 3, 2017RoadbuildingSanta 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, 2017Previous PagePage 234 of 264Next PageTop StoriesPickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road FunCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for Chevy's new midsize pickup truck.Compact Track LoadersKubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New FeaturesCompact equipment“Great Blend of Features for Work or Play” – Test Run of Can-Am’s Defender UTVDozersFrom WWII to Building America, Dozers Still Got This! – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact ExcavatorsCaterpillar Reveals New Engine, Software, Cameras for Mini Excavators
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