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Roadbuilding
5 benefits of using two-way radios instead of mobile phones
Does your jobsite use cell phones? They’re convenient and often multi-functional. (Workers can even calculate how much asphalt a job requires, thanks to the availability of several apps.) But according to Motorola reseller Forestry Suppliers, a mobile phone may not be the best option for communication on the jobsite. The better choice, the company argues, […]
June 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
AAA: 68% of Americans want increase in federal transportation investment
Two-thirds of Americans, or 68 percent, want the federal government to invest more in roads, bridges and mass transit systems, according to the results of a AAA survey released on Tuesday. Additionally, 5 percent of respondents said the federal government should invest less, while 24 percent want transportation spending levels to remain the same. The […]
June 10, 2014
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Roadbuilding
Obama signs into law first water bill in 7 years
President Barack Obama signed the $12.3 billion Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) into law on Tuesday, marking the first water projects reauthorization in seven years, Politico reports. The House and Senate both passed the bill last month. The legislation cuts $18 billion in projects deemed outdated by the Army Corps of Engineers and […]
June 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
7 state projects honored in northeastern America’s Transportation Awards
Seven northeastern state transportation projects have earned honors in America’s Transportation Awards, the sponsors announced Tuesday. The competition — hosted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — recognizes the top transportation projects in the U.S. each year. It is now in its seventh […]
June 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
Fugro’s Vision 2.2 software offers faster pavement management data processing
Fugro Roadware has released its Vision 2.2 software, which offers faster process times for pavement management data, compared to previous versions. The software allows users to view collected data for the entire road network at once on a built-in map. Vision 2.2 features distributed processing support and a 64-bit version of the Batch Processor, which […]
June 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Variable-price tolling possible on I-84, I-95 in Connecticut
Connecticut’s Interstates 84 and 95 could include variable-price tolling in the future, The Hartford Courant reports. Related: Reason Foundation: Value-added tolling is ‘better deal’ for drivers than gas tax I-95 has been toll-free since 1985, according to the report. If implemented, the highways would use all-electronic tolling (AET), which includes a network of overhead sensors […]
June 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
House votes against Amtrak cuts in THUD bill markup
In a markup of its version of the an appropriations bill for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD), the House voted against proposals to make significant cuts to Amtrak funding, The Hill reports. The bill, which the House Appropriations Committee approved last month, approves $52 billion for the two departments through […]
June 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Transportation advocates push for highway funding this week
Transportation advocates are flying to Washington, D.C. from all over the country to meet with lawmakers and discuss highway funding at the Transportation Construction Coalition’s (TCC) 2014 Legislative Fly-In on Tuesday and Wednesday. This year’s theme, “The Time is Now: Fix the Highway Trust Fund,” urges legislators to find a solution before the Highway Trust Fund […]
June 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Connecticut officials scale back I-84 expansion due to lack of funds
Interstate 84 that runs through a portion of Connecticut was set for a 30-mile expansion project that would widen all of the highway from the New York state line to the city of Waterbury, but a lack of necessary funds has forced state officials to significantly reduce the project, StamfordAdvocate.com reports. The $4 billion-plus project […]
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
IronPlanet launches allEquip used equipment marketplace
IronPlanet has launched a “buy now” online marketplace of used construction equipment for sale. The site, allEquip.com, allows individuals to buy and sell construction equipment. The site manages the complete transaction between the buyer and the seller, from equipment listing on the site through final payment. Every item for sale has a guaranteed inspection report, […]
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Rhode Island lawmakers approve creation of $28 million state transportation fund
Rhode Island will have a dedicated transportation fund starting next month. The state’s House Finance Committee on Thursday night approved a plan to create a $28 million transportation infrastructure fund by diverting money from the state’s general fund starting July 1, the Providence Journal reports. The plan will shift those funds by raising motor-vehicle inspection […]
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Opinion: Sinkholes and bridge closures, and how they relate to the highway fund shortage
Two news stories in particular have me thinking of what our nation will look like without a Highway Trust Fund fix. The first is a bridge closure in Delaware. According to an Associated Press report, officials closed a bridge near Wilmington because the support pillars are tilting by as much as 2.4 degrees. Engineers feared […]
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Products for snow clearing, microsurfacing and more
A V-plow, a coupler and a compact excavator are among the products featured.
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Foxx: Our big problem with transportation funding is ‘lack of clarity’ and ‘getting to yes’
Our big problem with transportation funding is ‘lack of clarity’ and ‘getting to yes’.
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
The Last Word: Material Handler Tries to Destroy B15 Smartphone/Millions of Bees on the Loose
A material handler tries to destroy the B15 smartphone; millions of bees on the loose after truck crashes.
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Down to the Dirt: Intelligent and new technologies are revolutionizing soil compaction
intelligent and new technologies are revolutionizing soil compaction.
June 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
How to resolve employee conflicts
We all experience some conflict from time to time, whether it’s in our personal lives or in the workplace. Minor disagreements are to be expected, and in many cases, should not be perceived as negative. Differing opinions in the workplace are healthy sources of creative and innovative solutions. The important thing is to be able […]
June 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper vetoes bill for transparency in P3 projects
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have increased transparency in public-private partnership (P3) projects, Denver’s KDVR reports. The legislation, Senate Bill 197, arose from public concerns over a project that the state and Plenary Roads, the company investing $20 million and managing tolls for the project, finalized during the latest […]
June 5, 2014
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