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Roadbuilding
Salt Institute honors 87 transportation facilities with Safe & Sustainable Snowfighting awards
The Salt Institute has presented its Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting award to 87 transportation facilities in the U.S. and Canada. The award recognizes “environmental consciousness and effective management in the storage of winter road salt.” The group says roughly 26 million tons of deicing salt was applied to roadways in the U.S. last year, citing […]
February 14, 2017
Roadbuilding
Oklahoma governor submits $1.3 billion infrastructure wish list as part of NGA submission
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin submitted a list of seven infrastructure projects estimated at $1.3 billion as part of the compilation of project requests from across the country sent to the Trump administration by the National Governors Association (NGA). A report by McClatchy lists four of the seven projects being interstate and highway reconstruction or expansion […]
February 13, 2017
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Arizona bill would increase gas tax by 10 cents
A proposed bipartisan bill in Arizona would increase the state’s motor fuel tax by 10 cents to 28 cents per gallon, the state’s first fuel tax increase in 26 years. The measure would be placed on a statewide ballot in 2018. Introduced by Rep. Noel Campbell (R) and Sen. Lisa Otondo (D), the bill also […]
February 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
Canadian researchers say bridge safety codes lead to overbuilt bridges, higher costs
A recent study of bridge types and their design requirements conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan concluded that, in building bridges to withstand the force of an earthquake, they are being overbuilt, driving up construction costs. “We’ve determined it’s very unnecessary to design a structure with that much reinforcement,” UBC professor Shahria […]
February 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
North Dakota DOT seeks transportation innovation ideas submissions
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), in a partnership with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, is seeking submissions for the Transportation Innovation Program. The program, now in its third year, aims to “identify and implement innovative solutions for transportation related projects, processes and products.” “As the dynamics of North Dakota’s economy and industry […]
February 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
National Governors Association sends state infrastructure list to Trump
The National Governors Association (NGA) has submitted a list of 428 infrastructure project needs compiled by state governments to the Trump administration for consideration, according to a report by The Washington Post. NGA asked each state to develop a list of up to five priority projects back in December, the report says. More than five […]
February 10, 2017
Roadbuilding
Oklahoma Transportation Commission awards 50 contracts valued at $82 million
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission (OTC) in its February meeting awarded 50 contracts valued at $82 million for improvements to bridges, highways, interstates and roads in 37 counties. The contracts included major Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) bridge rehabilitation projects in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, as well as highway reconstruction in Wagoner County and 20 resurfacing […]
February 10, 2017
Roadbuilding
Illinois DOT seeks public input for Long Range Transportation Plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking additional input from the public to help develop its Long Range Transportation plan. “We want our Long Range Transportation Plan to drive how we operate as an agency and how we are making investment decisions,” says Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “By working together with members of […]
February 10, 2017
Roadbuilding
ACI promotes Kanette Worlds to Student, Faculty, and Young Professional Activities Coordinator
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the promotion of Kanette Worlds to Student, Faculty and Young Professional Activities Coordinator, where she will be responsible for the development and management of activities and programs that support recruitment, retention and engagement of students, faculty and young professional members; respond to the needs of the academic community; and provide opportunities […]
February 10, 2017
Roadbuilding
Sany launches 2 new single-drum rollers with faster oscillation start times
Sany has introduced two new single drum rollers featuring a new vibration pump for faster oscillation start times. The 20-ton SSR200AC-8 and 22-ton SSR220AC-8 both have a width of 83.6 inches and are now equipped with a Bosch Rexroth vibration pump. Sany says this pump provides large volume delivery and stable power transmission which shortens […]
February 9, 2017
Roadbuilding
RIDOT starts RFQ process for Route 6/10 interchange project in Providence
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has initiated a request-for-qualifications (RFQ) process to solicit bids for the design and build of the replacement for the Route 6/10 interchange in Providence. RIDOT says the project has been “sitting on the drawing board for more than 30 years.” The project offers a new design Gov. Gina […]
February 9, 2017
Roadbuilding
Texas DOT marks 100 years of service with traveling exhibit
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is celebrating 100 years of service with multiple events across the state in addition to a traveling exhibit that will “highlight the agency’s ongoing mission of connecting Texans.” As part of the centennial celebration, TxDOT will have a refurbished 1918 Liberty Truck travel across the state serving as a […]
February 9, 2017
Roadbuilding
ACI releases 2017 Manual of Concrete Practice
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the release of the printed and digital editions of its 2017 Manual of Concrete Practice, which contains ACI documents needed to answer any questions about code requirements, specifications, tolerances, concrete proportions, construction methods, evaluation of test results, and many more topics. It also includes the totally reorganized version of ACI 318, Building Code […]
February 9, 2017
Roadbuilding
Arizona DOT holds highway safety message contest
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is holding a contest soliciting for safety messages to be placed on the agency’s overhead sings above state highways. The department first began using what it calls “unconventional safety messages” on these boards more than a year ago to “kick-start a change in social acceptance” of dangerous driving behaviors, including […]
February 9, 2017
Roadbuilding
House T&I Committee launches promotion of vision for 21st century American infrastructure
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has launched a promotion effort, “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America,” to highlight the need for infrastructure investment as a “key to America’s future competitiveness.” The effort is being branded as #building21. “America’s infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and we must invest to meet the challenges […]
February 7, 2017
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT launches first statewide freeway patrol service: CHAMP
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched what it says is the first statewide freeway patrol service in the country with its Coordinated Highway Assistance & Maintenance Program, also known as CHAMP. GDOT says CHAMP units will work on traffic incidents, roadway maintenance issues and other events impacting traffic flow, much like metro Atlanta’s […]
February 7, 2017
Roadbuilding
Texas Transportation Commission approves I-14 designation
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved the designation of 25 miles of U.S. 190 running from Copperas Cove to Interstate 35 in Belton as I-14. This provides the first interstate link for the Fort Hood are and surrounding communities connecting to I-35, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports. “As envisioned, the proposed I-14 corridor would […]
February 7, 2017
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT plans $11 million in road projects in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans to spend more than $11 million on four road projects in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, the Record-Eagle reports. A public meeting was held Tuesday at the MDOT Traverse City Transportation Service Center so the public could learn more about the projects and ask questions of department employees. The first project, […]
February 7, 2017
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