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Roadbuilding
No charges filed after woman kills construction worker
No charges will be filed against a 23-year-old female who is accused of hitting and killing a construction worker on Cahaba River Road in Birmingham, Alabama, according to ABC3340. The construction worker, Chance Richard Rollan, 20, was just doing his job directing traffic for a road-widening project when he was hit by a car driven […]
January 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Fingers crossed: Senate highway bill could be unveiled soon
Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) may soon unveil a highway funding bill that would direct money to the struggling Highway Trust Fund from taxes on companies’ overseas earnings, according to Politico’s Morning Transportation report from Jan. 22. Paul, however, did not mention any specifics in his announcement about a potential bill of what […]
January 23, 2015
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Roadbuilding
ARTBA announces new assignments for key senior staff
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has announced new assignments for some of its key staff. Read the changes below: Allison Klein, who has been with ARTBA since 2008, has been named managing director of the Planning & Design Division. She will be the primary contact for the division’s membership and will lead its […]
January 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
ARTBA seeks students for 2015-16 Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is seeking qualified students for its 2015-16 “Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program.” The scholarship, which is in its 15th year in 2015, provides post-high school financial assistance to the children of highway workers who have been killed or permanently disabled while working in […]
January 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
Polls show states do not support gas tax increase
A trio of state polls show voters in states such as Georgia, New Jersey and Utah do not support gas tax hike to pay for transportation infrastructure, according to The Hill. The results of the surveys come at a time when lawmakers are flirting with the idea of raising the 18.4 cent gas tax for the […]
January 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
New Jersey roads cost $11.8 billion statewide, $2,000 per person
Deficient roads and bridges currently cost New Jersey drivers a total of $11.8 billion statewide annually, and nearly $2,000 per driver according to the newest TRIP report. The TRIP report, “New Jersey Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility,” discovered that throughout New Jersey, more than one-third of major roads and highways are […]
January 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
Don’t Let America Dead End: Astec launches Highway Trust Fund campaign
Astec Industries is putting pressure on Congress to figure out a long-term Highway Trust Fund plan by launching a campaign titled “Don’t Let America Dead End.” “Time is running out. America’s infrastructure is in desperate need of rebuilding,” the campaign website says. “Without your involvement, the funds to create tens of thousands of jobs and […]
January 21, 2015
Roadbuilding
ARTBA and Building America’s Future respond to Obama’s State of the Union address
President Obama called for Congress to pass a “bipartisan infrastructure plan” during his Sate of the Union address on Tuesday night which has led to reaction from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), as well as Building America’s Future co-chairs Ray LaHood and Ed Rendell. ARTBA President and CEO Pete Ruane released the […]
January 21, 2015
Roadbuilding
Obama calls for ‘bipartisan infrastructure plan,’ doesn’t mention gas tax increase
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Obama called for Congress to pass a “bipartisan infrastructure plan.” However, Obama never mentioned the possibility of raising the federal gas tax. “21st century businesses need 21st century infrastructure — modern ports, stronger bridges, faster trains and the fastest Internet. Democrats and Republicans used […]
January 21, 2015
Roadbuilding
Cincinnati bridge collapse kills construction worker, injures truck driver
A construction worker has been killed and a truck driver was injured following the collapse of an overpass in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to NBC News. The cause of the accident is still being investigated, but city officials are calling it a “workplace accident.” “Something went wrong and a tragedy has occurred,” Cincinnati City Manager Harry […]
January 20, 2015
Roadbuilding
Road worker crushed and killed by concrete lane barrier
A construction worker was killed in an odd and tragic accident last week in Maryland when he was killed by a concrete lane barrier. The unidentified worker was on a crew with Annapolis Junction-based contractor Corman Construction working “to stabilize a portion of Route 24 in Rocks State Park,” according to a report from The […]
January 20, 2015
Roadbuilding
ARA expects heavy equipment rental market to grow 8.5 percent
The American Rental Association said it expects the 2015 U.S. construction/industrial equipment rental market to grow 8.5 percent this year, reaching $26 billion.General tool rentals will grow 8.8 percent to $9.9 billion, the association predicts.“The industry growth forecast remains more than double that of the overall economy,” says Christine Wehrman, ARA’s executive vice president and […]
January 20, 2015
Roadbuilding
Budget crunch forces MoDOT to neglect some roads
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced its plan for dealing with budget cuts. The “Missouri’s 325 System” calls for MoDOT to focus its limited resources approximately only 8,000 miles of the state’s 34,000-mile highway system. The 8,000 miles are considered to be the state’s primary roads and highways that connect cities across the state. Currently MoDOT has $485 […]
January 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
VP Biden announces new steps to Build America Investment Initiative
Vice President Joe Biden, along with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, have announced new steps the Obama administration plans to take as part of its Build America Investment Initiative. These steps include increasing procurement of private sector capital to further invest in ports, roads, bridges, broadband networks, […]
January 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
ARTBA honors Texas A&M University Professor
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) has honored Dr. Jon Epps, senior research fellow and executive associate director of Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) at Texas A&M University, with its prestigious “S.S. Steinberg Award.” Dr. Epps received his award during the association’s annual Research and Education Division (RED) meeting in Washington, D.C on January 12. […]
January 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
Top 20 transportation challenges in Montana
It’s no surprise that Montana residents are suffering from the state’s deficient roads, highways and bridges due to congested roadways and vehicle operating costs. A new report released by TRIP identifies the state’s top 20 transportation challenges, including road and bridge deterioration, inadequate capacity and needed safety improvements. According to the report, “Montana’s Top 20 […]
January 16, 2015
Roadbuilding
CUTC honors 9 individuals for advancing transportation research
The Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) has honored nine individuals for their outstanding contributions to transportation research and education. Out of the nine individuals, three are leaders in transportation academia, five are students, and one is a long-time industry advocate. Honorees were recognized on January 10th during CUTC’s Annual Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C. […]
January 16, 2015
Roadbuilding
CDOT launches I-70 radio
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched a radio station dedicated to I-70 road and traffic information, according to the Reporter-Herald. The station will be part of the Change Your Peak Drive campaign which aims to educate people about driving safely in winter mountain conditions. “We wanted to be able to share the most up-to-date information with the […]
January 16, 2015
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