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Illinois Tollway to launch first ever technology test site
The Illinois Tollway is set to build a “living laboratory” which will serve as a unique test site to improve existing products and study technology advancements.  The test site will immediately focus on smartphone tolling applications and I-Pass transponders to instantly confirm toll payments. “This project will help us fine tune current technologies to improve […]
July 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
Falsework tumbles after sand hauler hits interstate bridge
A sand hauler hit a bridge currently under construction on Interstate 215 in Perris, California, causing lumber and steel beams to collapse onto the freeway. The semi truck driver lost control and struck a concrete divider along the shoulder. A portion of the truck dragged along the barrier, striking the temporary supports of the bridge which […]
July 17, 2014
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Roadbuilding
Traffic deaths down nearly 23 percent since 2005
Traffic deaths in the United States fell nearly 23 percent between 2005 and 2012 according to a study done by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Institute. The study mostly credits safer automobiles and advanced technologies such as anti-lock brakes, collision-avoidance systems and stability control. “There are many factors at play here,” said Dr. Michael Sivak, […]
July 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
String of failures led to I-5 bridge strike, collapse in 2013, NTSB says
The collapsed section of I-5 in Washington over the Skagit River. The bridge has since been repaired. The National Transportation Safety Board blames a “series of deficiencies” on the events that led to a truck with an oversized load striking a sway brace on the bridge last May and causing it to collapse into the Skagit River, […]
July 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
70-foot-long bridge survives series of earthquakes
A 70-foot-long, 52-ton bridge was tried and tested by the University of Nevada, Reno’s new Earthquake Engineering Lab. The experiment was to see if the bridge would survive a series of 10 earthquakes – and it did! “It was a complete success. The bridge withstood the design standard very well and today went over and above […]
July 16, 2014
Roadbuilding
An industry that cares for its own
It’s great to see an industry that takes care of its own. At the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Mid-Year Meeting in Nashville I attended Monday and Tuesday this week, I noticed a flyer about the “NAPA Care” Emergency Benevolent Fund. I was curious about it, so I picked it up and started asking the […]
July 16, 2014
Roadbuilding
What state has the worst roads and bridges in the country?
Ever wonder what state has the worst roads and bridges in the nation? A new “It’s Time to Rebuild America” report from the White House gives that unfortunate title to Rhode Island. The report claims that 41 percent of Rhode Island’s roads are in poor condition and a whopping 74 percent of the state’s bridges […]
July 16, 2014
Roadbuilding
House approves $11 billion trust fund patch
The House has passed a $11 billion plan to pay the federal government’s share of road and bridge repairs for the next 10 months. With time –and money – running out, the House recognizes that immediate action is needed. It voted 367-55 to pass the measure. The Senate is also expected to pass the bill […]
July 15, 2014
Roadbuilding
New Navistar engine provides up to eight percent fuel economy improvement
Navistar has started shipments of its first vocational vehicles with 9- and 10-liter engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The new engines reportedly provide up to eight percent fuel economy improvement in International DuraStar and WorkStar trucks. “Our field test customers are seeing positive results – with our new trucks registering significant fuel […]
July 15, 2014
Roadbuilding
Road trip Days 4-5: Pools, movies and downpours
We had a day of just sitting still so it was time to go on the move again! The kids and I packed up early in the morning, left my parents’ house and headed toward Central Ohio to visit family – some cousins and their adorable kids – aunts and uncles, and some of my […]
July 15, 2014
Roadbuilding
With streaking flash of explosives, mile-long bridge collapses in 3 seconds
When the Innerbelt Bridge opened to traffic in Cleveland in 1959, it was the widest bridge in Ohio and carried Innerstate 90. Today it’s gone. Though demolition work began on the bridge back in January, according to WKYC TV, crews working for the Ohio Department of Transportation got most of the job done Saturday morning […]
July 15, 2014
Roadbuilding
4 rules for managing production dozer Owning & Operating costs
Of all the machines in the earthmoving world bulldozers, particularly large ones, may have the greatest variation when it comes to owning and operating costs. While the initial purchase price of a big dozer is a relatively fixed quantity, everything else from there can vary greatly. A backhoe owner often charges by the hour, but […]
July 14, 2014
Roadbuilding
Singing driver inspires motorists to break out in song
I’m not going to promote taking your eyes off of the steering wheel because it’s unsafe and could cause an accident or death. However, I can’t help but smile when I watch the video of this driver singing in his car and inspiring other motorist to break out in song. I’ve been known to break […]
July 14, 2014
Roadbuilding
Several states warn of toll scam
Transportation officials in Maryland have issued warning to the public about an E-ZPass scam. Phony emails have been getting sent to hundreds of people recently requesting E-ZPass Maryland customers to pay their toll debts online. The emails have been ruled a scam by transportation officials. Scammers are attempting to obtain personal information. If you receive […]
July 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
The future begins today: Technology that will revolutionize trucking is already here
It’s a cold, rainy morning in Aachen, Germany. I’m on the tail end of a two-week jaunt through Europe that began with Daimler’s introduction of a self-driving truck and wrapped up Wednesday with ZF showcasing a host of innovative new products and technology. It’s been an informative trip, although I’m ready to feel the hot […]
July 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
Death rates may speed up highway funding
If Congress thinks it can take its time creating a new highway funding plan, it may be forced to think again. A recent report shows America’s rural roads have significant deficiencies and high fatality rates. The report indicates deaths on rural roads are happening at a rate three times higher than all other roads and […]
July 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
Deadly roadway in N.J. receiving immediate attention
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will immediately look into a deadly section of roadway in North Bergen. Three people died in a crash where Route 2 eastbound curves and merges with the Route 495 approach to the Lincoln Tunnel. The area has claimed seven lives in three separate crashes in since August. Although rumble […]
July 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
10 States in dire need of Highway Trust Fund
The end of the federal Highway Trust Fund appeared imminent until recently and transportation officials from throughout the United States were panicking. Congress hadn’t been close on a new funding plan until Thursday afternoon when the House Ways and Means Committee proposed a $10.5 billion, eight-month transportation funding bill. However, several critical highway, bridge and […]
July 11, 2014
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