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Roadbuilding
USDOT, Australia partner on transportation funding, technology ideas
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Australia Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure are partnering on an information exchange program to collaborate and share strategies on infrastructure investment, technologies and innovation. Transportation Sec. Anthony Foxx and Australia Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Darren Chester signed a Memorandum of Cooperation August 3 that enables the exchange […]
August 5, 2016
Roadbuilding
Funding shortfall, no new gas tax halts highway projects in Hawaii
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is halting work on 66 highway projects due to lack of funding, which the agency blames partially on the lack of a new gas tax coming from state legislators, according to a report by Hawaii News Now. The Highways Division only has funds to work on six projects above needed […]
August 5, 2016
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Roadbuilding
USDOL launches tech competition to improve worker hearing safety
The U.S. Department of Labor recently launched the “Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge,” a competition that it hopes will encourage investors and entrepreneurs to develop a technological solution to hearing-related workplace noise hazards, EHS Today reports. The competition, a partnership between the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and […]
August 5, 2016
Roadbuilding
FHWA taking applications for 2017 Environmental Excellence Awards
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Environmental Excellence Awards (EEA) that recognizes “exemplary environmental stewardship in transportation planning and project development.” The agency presents EEA awards to projects using FHWA funding sources in 16 categories, covering areas including cultural and natural heritage preservation, habitat restoration, environmental justice and water quality […]
August 5, 2016
World of Concrete
Mass. town must repair/replace 2 failing bridges or face closures by state DOT
The Select Board in Stockbridge, Mass., told the city that it must repair or replace at least two failing bridges on Route 183 at a potential cost of up to several million dollars, or else face a possible shutdown of a key state highway connecting Stockbridge and Lenox, The Berkshire Eagle reports. According to the report, Selectman Stephen […]
August 4, 2016
Roadbuilding
New Jersey Senate committee advances another fuel tax measure
In the next step of the ongoing fuel tax battle waging between New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and state lawmakers, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee introduced S. 2470 calling for dramatic increases in taxes for both the gas and diesel, offset by income and estate tax breaks. The bill would increase the gas tax […]
August 4, 2016
Roadbuilding
PennDOT web app helps municipalities and planners manage traffic flow
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched a web application database housing details on roughly 8,700 state route and local road traffic signals to help oversee operations by its staff as well as municipalities and planning partners. The Traffic Signal Asset Management System (TSAMS) is available at this link. “Our traffic operations team has […]
August 4, 2016
Roadbuilding
Esri recognizes South Dakota DOT for GIS technology
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) was recently honored with a Special Achievement in Geographic Information System (GIS) Award from GIS software developer Esri during the company’s annual User Conference. SDDOT was recognized for its “innovative application of technology, data collection, geospatial information visualization and thoughtful leadership through GIS” on its 700-page Highway Needs […]
August 4, 2016
Roadbuilding
Drone flythrough of twin tunnel construction at East End Crossing in Kentucky
Drone video footage from the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project offers a look at ongoing construction of twin 1,700-foot-long tunnels on the Kentucky side of the East End Crossing, a project that is scheduled to be completed in late 2016. The twin tunnels are said to be the second-longest in the state, with only the Cumberland Gap tunnel […]
August 3, 2016
Roadbuilding
Colorado DOT puts Smart Signs on US 36 into full-time service
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is placing its Smart Signs on U.S. 36 near Boulder into full-time service after successfully testing them July 18-22. CDOT tested the signs in an effort to help drivers “anticipate and prepare for congestion and lane closures” caused by traffic incidents. The signs will show real-time incident details and […]
August 3, 2016
Roadbuilding
Virginia CTB awards $14.5 million for bridge contracts
The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (VCTB) has awarded $14.5 million in contracts for two separate bridge improvement projects. Roughly $5.6 million was awarded to Allegheny Construction of Roanoke, Virginia, to replace two narrow bridges that carry Route 220 over tributaries of the James River in northern Botetourt County. The contract also calls for adding wider […]
August 3, 2016
Roadbuilding
California awarded $40 million in TIGER grants for 4 projects
Four California municipalities have received a total of $40 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Program (TIGER) grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to be used on four distinct projects. “These grants reflect an important investment in California’s modern transportation system,” says Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “They not only ensure that Californians will […]
August 3, 2016
Roadbuilding
Former S. Carolina DOT workers charged with corruption in kickback scheme
Three former South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) workers have been charged in corruption schemes involving bribery, conspiracy and in one case stolen property, according to a report by The State. “SCDOT has zero tolerance for wrongdoing of any kind and wishes to express its appreciation for the hard work of both the State Law […]
August 2, 2016
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT uses bridge bundles for contracts to streamline projects
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is using bridge bundles, a method of design-build contracts organized by geography, to help “accelerate the replacement” of 25 bridges across the state. GDOT says this method, which used five design-build contracts that packages four to six bridges each, allows contractors to “efficiently streamline delivery by combining design and […]
August 2, 2016
Roadbuilding
North Dakota sees increase in roadwork due to lower oil prices
The oil production slowdown is causing problems for the oil industry and has caused some states to cut their budgets. However, aside from being a good thing for the traveling public, North Dakota is seeing an increase in roadwork from the lower oil prices, KX News reports. “We’re getting more work done for the dollar because of the fact the cost […]
August 2, 2016
Roadbuilding
Tennessee DOT awarded $10 million to complete parkway authorized in 1944
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Tennessee Department of Transportation a $10 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant to complete a 16-mile segment of the Foothills Parkway in Blount and Sevier counties. The National Park Service and the state of Tennessee have committed funding to match the grant to make sure […]
August 2, 2016
Roadbuilding
Carnell named president of Atlas Copco Construction U.S.
Scott Carnell, industry veteran and rental president for Atlas Copco in North America, has been named president of the company’s U.S. construction division. Carnell, who has been with Atlas Copco for the last 10 years of a more than three-decade career in the industry, will replace Erik Sparby. Sparby recently accepted the role of general manager for Atlas […]
August 1, 2016
Roadbuilding
Virginia DOT evaluating project submissions through data-driven SMART SCALE program
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is accepting transportation project submittals from localities and regional organizations for evaluation for funding under the state’s SMART SCALE program beginning today and extending to September 30. The SMART SCALE system prioritizes transportation projects based on need using an data-driven analysis. It stands for System for the Management and […]
August 1, 2016
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