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Roadbuilding
Florida DOT Secretary Boxold resigns; Cone to serve as interim secretary
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jim Boxold has resigned, effective Feb. 3, with Rachel Cone, currently assistant secretary for finance and administration for the agency, to serve as interim secretary beginning the next day. “Jim Boxold has done a great job leading FDOT and I want to thank him for his hard work as […]
January 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
SASHTO presents scholarships to students from Louisiana universities
Students from several Louisiana universities have been presented with $1,000 scholarships each from a program funded by the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) and the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC). “These future transportation leaders represent some of the best and […]
January 25, 2017
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Roadbuilding
Clemson receives $1.4 million to develop technology to eliminate traffic congestion
Clemson University received $1.4 million in startup financing from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the development of a new Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility that will practically make it possible to eliminate car accidents and travel busy roads without stopping for a traffic light, The Newsstand reports. Mashrur “Ronnie” Chowdhury, a civil engineering professor who is leading the new […]
January 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
Senate Democrats propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan with $210 billion for bridges, roads
Democrats in the Senate, led by Charles Schumer (D-New York), have proposed a 10-year $1 trillion infrastructure plan that would include $210 billion for roads and bridges. In addition, officials say the plan could create 15 million jobs, hence the name of the proposal “A Blueprint to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure and Create 15 Million Jobs.” […]
January 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
NCDOT awards contract for N.C. 12 bridge in Outer Banks
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently awarded a $145.3 million design-build contract to Flatiron Constructors Incorporated, for construction of a 2.4-mile-long bridge that will span Pamlico Sound, connecting the southern end of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge with Rodanthe, the Triad Business Journal reports. The bridge is being constructed as a part of the ongoing […]
January 24, 2017
Roadbuilding
USDOT designates 10 automated vehicle proving grounds to test new tech
The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated 10 proving ground pilot locations as a means of encouraging “testing and information sharing” of automated vehicle technology. “The designated proving grounds will collectively form a Community of Practice around safe testing and deployment,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “This group will openly share best practices for the safe […]
January 24, 2017
Roadbuilding
Tom Smith to serve as secretary of West Va. DOT and commissioner of DOH
West Virginia Gov.-elect Jim Justice has named Tom Smith as the new secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation and commissioner of the Division of Highways. “Our roads and bridges are crumbling and Tom Smith is the right choice to spearhead the effort to upgrade our transportation infrastructure,” says Justice. “He has the hands-on […]
January 24, 2017
Roadbuilding
ARTBA presents Northwestern’s Schofer with research & education award
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has presented its S.S. Steinberg Award to Dr. Joseph L. Schofer, associate dean and professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering. Schofer received the award during ARTBA’s recent Research & Education Division (RED) meeting in Washington, D.C. The honor, named after […]
January 24, 2017
Roadbuilding
ACI convention set for March 26-30, 2017, in Detroit
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that its convention, Driving Concrete Technology, will take place March 26-30 in Detroit. ACI says the convention will provide an opportunity for networking, education and input on the concrete industry’s codes, specifications and guides. The technical and educational sessions offer attendees the latest research, case studies, and best practices, as well as […]
January 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
FHWA vehicle-to-infrastructure guidance aims to improve safety and mobility
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) guidance aimed at improving safety and mobility “by accelerating the deployment of V2I communication systems.” The agency says the guidance complements the vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) proposed rule issued in December. “In addition to improving safety, vehicle-to-infrastructure technology offers tremendous mobility and environmental benefits,” says FHWA Administrator Gregory […]
January 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
Ohio Turnpike partners with Waze Connected Citizens Program
The Ohio Turnpike has partnered with crowdsourced traffic and navigation app Waze on the Connected Citizens Program. “Information supplied in real time by our customers will add to the eyes and ears of Turnpike staff already out on the road and at our facilities,” says Ohio Turnpike Executive Director Randy Cole. “Waze users will greatly […]
January 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
Colorado DOT fires director of audits amid embezzlement allegations
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has fired Chris Wedor, its director of audits, amid embezzlement accusations, according to a report by The Denver Post. The newspaper says a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into Wedor could involve the use of purchasing cards CDOT employees use to pay expenses related to travel and office […]
January 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
FHWA issues final rules on performance measures for road and bridge conditions
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released two final rules that define “new performance measures to improve the condition of the nation’s roads and bridges and assess travel reliability, congestion and emissions at a national level.” FHWA says the rules ask states to: Account for air quality improvement by establishing performance targets Create greater transparency and […]
January 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
Transportation for Massachusetts names Chris Dempsey as new director
Chris Dempsey, a Brookline resident who uses Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority public transportation everyday, has been named the new director of Transportation for Massachusetts, a transportation advocacy coalition, the Boston Globe reports. Dempsey said he is eager to lobby the state to improve its transportation system. “To me, transportation is kind of a fundamental challenge for the […]
January 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
Tenn. Governor unveils IMPROVE Act for transportation project updates
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has released a legislative proposal aimed at improving the state’s transportation network to bolster future job growth, while cutting taxes on food and manufacturing. The proposal is dubbed the IMPROVE Act, also known as “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy.” “Under the conservative fiscal leadership of the […]
January 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
ARTBA seeks nominations for “Helping Hand” Award program
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is seeking nominations for its third annual “Helping Hand” Award program run by its Transportation Development Foundation. The awards program recognizes “organizations within the transportation industry that have exceptional strategic philanthropic programs that strengthen, build, improve the quality of life and make a positive difference in their […]
January 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
Fayat to buy Atlas Copco road construction equipment division Dynapac
Fayat has agreed to purchase the road construction equipment division, known under the Dynapac brand, of Atlas Copco, just one week after the latter announced it was divesting the group that makes rollers, pavers and planers. The sale is expected to be completed by the second quarter of this year. “We are very happy and […]
January 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision allows South Mountain Freeway work to continue
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Gila River Indian Community’s motion for an injunction pending appeal to stop the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Work can now proceed on the South Mountain Freeway “while an appeal by freeway opponents is pending before the 9th Circuit in San Francisco,” says the Arizona […]
January 19, 2017
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