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Roadbuilding
Missouri bill would put 5.9-cent gas tax increase up for voter approval
The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would put a gas tax increase of 5.9 cents per gallon up for vote by the state’s citizens this November. The increased funding would help fund transportation improvement projects. Sen. Doug Libla introduced SB623 proposing an increase in the tax from 17 to 22.9 cents per gallon starting Jan. […]
April 20, 2016
Roadbuilding
FHWA proposal offers performance measures to reduce congestion
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a proposed rulemaking that would include “performance measures” aimed at analyzing travel reliability, congestion and emissions. The proposed rule, “National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Freight Movement on the Interstate System, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program,” […]
April 20, 2016
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Minnesota DOT’s 2016 construction season drops by 44%, $70 million
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will work on 44 percent fewer projects during the 2016 construction season compared to last, with $70 million less in funding. The 246 state road and bridge projects contain “significant maintenance work” for the state’s transportation network, according to a joint announcement from Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and MnDOT Commissioner […]
April 19, 2016
Roadbuilding
New York DOT gets $27.1 billion for 5 years for capital program under new state budget
The New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) is getting $27.14 billion across fiscal years 2016-2020 for capital improvements under the recent 2016-2017 state budget agreement. Of this total, $21.1 billion is for capital improvements of highways, bridges, rail, aviation infrastructure, transit (other than Metropolitan Transit Authority programs) and NYDOT facilities across the state. These capital […]
April 19, 2016
Roadbuilding
Global research efforts focus on transportation system impacts from aging drivers
Researchers from the U.S., China, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom are studying the impact that aging drivers are having on transportation systems, and plan to publish a report on their findings by the end of the year. “Changing Mobility Patterns of the Senior Generation” is sponsored by the Institute for Mobility Research (ifmo), a […]
April 19, 2016
Roadbuilding
N. Carolina DOT warns drivers to watch out for road construction projects
With temperatures and the number of road construction projects on the rise in North Carolina, the Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation issued a warning to drivers April 11, asking them to “Do your part and drive smart.” WNCN.com reports that state numbers indicate that more than 4,600 crashes occurred in work zones during 2015 with 2,500 people injured and […]
April 19, 2016
Roadbuilding
Three life-saving equipment operators among Caltrans employees honored with state’s top award
Four employees of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have received the Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Award, the top award for state public servants in California for showing “courage in the face of danger” while on duty. Gov. Edmund G. Brown Sr. first presented the awards in 1959, and roughly 600 state employees […]
April 18, 2016
Roadbuilding
Texas A&M Transportation Institute seeks new director
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), which provides research support to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), other agencies and private industry, is seeking nominations for a new director. Duties of the director include: Governance of TTI Philanthropy/fundraising experience Establishment of vision, mission and strategic direction of TTI Interaction with state and federal legislative branches […]
April 18, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana applies for $100 million FASTLANE grant for I-10 pavement replacement
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) have submitted a $100 million application for Interstate 10 pavement replacement to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grant program. The FASTLANE program was made possible by a […]
April 18, 2016
Roadbuilding
WSDOT bridge inspectors detail their work to a curious public
Bridge inspectors in Spokane regularly inspect bridges to make sure they are safe for vehicles. And there’s nothing especially surprising about that fact to those within the transportation industry. But it’s a fact those inside the Washington State Department of Transportation reiterated to a public growing more and more worried about the stability of their […]
April 18, 2016
Roadbuilding
Ga. DOT gives official nod to $800 million I-285/SR400 interchange project
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has issued its Notice to Proceed to North Perimeter Contractors to begin work on the $800 million I-285/SR 400 Improvement Project in Atlanta. The $800 million price tag includes right of way acquisitions, preliminary engineering, designs and environmental studies, among other costs. GDOT says more than 420,000 vehicles travel […]
April 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
ARTBA report highlights structurally deficient bridges in Wisc., warrants more and better funding
A report by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) shows a need to change how Wisconsin funds highway and bridge projects. According to wrn.com, the study found that approximately 9 percent of Wisconsin’s bridges are structurally deficient. Wisconsin Transportation Development Association President Jerry Derr tells the news agency that the state does an excellent job of […]
April 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
One Ala. DOT worker killed, one injured in I-65 wreck
One Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) employee was killed and another injured in a wreck on Interstate 65 near the Tennessee River Bridge in northern Alabama, according to a report by WHNT. ALDOT says the deceased employee is 35-year-old Jacob Smith, and the injured employee is 63-year-old Kenneth Hooper. Both were removing barrels used in […]
April 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
Missouri DOT co-sponsors No MOre Trash! anti-litter campaign
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is co-sponsoring the No MOre Trash! anti-litter campaign April 15-May 15 along with the Department of Conservation. “Litter is a big problem because it’s unattractive, costly, and harmful to the environment,” says Stacy Armstrong, MoDOT No MOre Trash! coordinator. “If more people would keep their trash and properly dispose […]
April 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
Sakai upgrades SW654 rollers with Kubota Tier 4 Final engine
Sakai has upgraded its SW654 series vibratory tandem rollers with a new Tier 4 Final, 3.3-liter Kubota diesel engine. The machines, which the company says are designed for compaction on thin lifts, bridge decks, aging structures or over existing utilities, also include the new ECO Compaction Mode that reduces fuel consumption up to 37 percent. […]
April 14, 2016
Roadbuilding
Greg Thomas named Kentucky Transportation Cabinet secretary
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has named Greg Thomas as the new secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Thomas had been serving as acting secretary for the past month following the resignation of Mike Hancock from the position. “Greg possesses the leadership and management qualifications that are imperative for the Transportation Cabinet in these tough budgetary […]
April 14, 2016
Roadbuilding
Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In is May 10-11; registration filling fast
This year’s Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In, being held May 10-11 at the Hyatt Regency Washington at 400 New Jersey Ave. NW in Washington, D.C., is filling up fast, according to a National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) press release. Everyone is encouraged to join with colleagues to advocate for the industry at the fly-in. Although a five-year highway […]
April 14, 2016
Roadbuilding
Oklahoma DOT maintenance, bridge, data collection crews recognized for safety
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has honored crews at its eight field divisions and the Oklahoma City headquarters with workplace safety awards. ODOT annually conducts onsite reviews, accident follow-up and ongoing safety education with its worker safety program. As a result, the number of employee injury accidents has dropped by 60 percent over the […]
April 14, 2016
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