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APWA announces Top 10 Public Works Leaders
The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced Thursday the winners of the 2014 Top Ten Public Works Leaders awards. The association presents the award, which began in 1960, to ten public works professionals who have displayed exceptional performance in discharging critical responsibilities in connection to the design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of major public works […]
May 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Washington named most ‘Bicycle-Friendly State’ for 7th year
For the seventh consecutive year, Washington state has earned the top spot among the League of American Bicyclists’ “Bicycle-Friendly State” rankings. Each year, the organization numerically ranks each U.S. state according to the efforts the state have taken to make biking easier and safer. The rankings are released annually at the start of National Bike […]
May 2, 2014
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Roadbuilding
How Nevada maintains the lowest number of deficient bridges in the U.S.
Nevada has the lowest number of deficient bridges in the nation, according to recent Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data. The data show that the state has a mere 36 deficient bridges, while most other states maintain hundreds or thousands of deficient bridges. The only other state with less than 100 deficient bridges is Delaware, with […]
May 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Pets to ride Amtrak lines in Chicago
Amtrak riders in Chicago, Illinois could soon start commuting with man’s best friend. Related: Teaching Dogs to Fly The company will start testing its new pets-on-board policy May 5, allowing travelers to pay a fee of $25 to take their small cats and dogs on board, Chicago Sun-Times reports. Any pet on the train would need […]
May 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Senate Commerce Committee to review GROW AMERICA Act; EPW Committee to unveil its portion of highway bill next week
The new highway bill is heating up as the Senate Commerce Committee prepares to review the GROW AMERICA Act and the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee plans to unveil its portion of the bill next week. The Commerce Committee is slated to review the GROW AMERICA Act on May 7 in a hearing […]
May 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Geosynthetics speed construction
Geosynthetics Speed Construction While Enhancing Pavement Performance Geosynthetics comprise a family of value-added products that allows highways, roads and bridges to be built faster, cheaper and longer lasting. Some geosynthetics enhance pavement longevity by separating good materials from bad. Some promote water flow from pavement structures as they facilitate drainage. And while most geosynthetics are planar […]
May 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Pothole insurance takes hold in auto industry
How much would you pay to protect your vehicle from pothole damage? Some car owners are adding an additional cost to their regular maintenance plan by purchasing insurance that protects against potholes, USA Today reports. Related: “Pothole Robin Hood” aims to fix 100 potholes in Jackson, Miss. The insurance, known as road hazard insurance, protects cars […]
April 30, 2014
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT examines Ohio roadbuilding in latest ‘Reality Check’ update
In it’s latest “Reality Check” video, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) looks at why Ohio roads are in better condition than those in Michigan. The agency began the “Reality Check” video series in March, when it launched the first two videos aimed at debunking common transportation myths. The most recent video — “Why can’t […]
April 30, 2014
Roadbuilding
Missouri’s new sales tax hike expected to generate $534 million each year for transportation
The Missouri Senate on Tuesday passed a less than 1-cent sales tax increase aimed at improving transportation in the state, The Kansas City Star reports. If approved by legislature, the 3/4-cent sales tax hike would generate $534 million each year for 10 years. According to the report, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) needs $485 […]
April 30, 2014
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS: Idaho Transportation Department’s first design-build project wins engineering excellence award
An Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) project completed last year has received an engineering excellence award. The agency announced Tuesday that the reconstruction of Idaho 44 from Linder Road to Ballantyne Lane — its first design-build project — won an award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Idaho at their Engineering Excellence awards luncheon […]
April 30, 2014
Roadbuilding
9 Culturally-Specific Transportation Jobs
Here in the U.S., there are a wide variety of transportation-related jobs, from highway construction and bridge engineering to airport security, transit operating and a whole lot more. I’m sure other countries have those types of jobs as well, but some offer more bizarre career options. Gizmodo India rounded up these nine transportation-related jobs that […]
April 29, 2014
Roadbuilding
Washington State’s Willapa River Bridge opens
The Willapa River Bridge on State Route 6 in Pacific County, Washington is set to open to motorists on Wednesday, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced this week. WSDOT noted that contractor Rotschy Inc. intends to shift traffic to the new bridge by Wednesday afternoon. Construction on the 36-foot-wide concrete bridge began last […]
April 29, 2014
Roadbuilding
New Jersey DOT announces $3.7 billion plan for transportation improvements in 2015
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) this week announced a proposed capital program for fiscal year 2015 that includes $3.7 billion in transportation improvements. The budget supports $2.5 billion in investments in NJDOT and $1.2 billion in improvements for NJ TRANSIT. The agency said the plan “focuses on safety, mobility, and maintaining assets in […]
April 29, 2014
Roadbuilding
DOT Chief Foxx sends highway bill to Congress; bill reflects President Obama’s 4-year, $302 billion reauthorization proposal
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced on Tuesday that Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is sending a long-term transportation bill to Congress. Related: Foxx: Insolvent transportation system could cost 700k jobs The bill, dubbed the GROW AMERICA Act, is based on President Barack Obama’s 4-year, $302 billion transportation reauthorization proposal. Foxx said last week […]
April 29, 2014
Roadbuilding
Florida DOT announces P3 for $2.3 billion Interstate project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will work through a public-private partnership to complete a $2.3 billion Interstate project, AASHTO Journal reports. The agency accepted a bid from 1-4 Mobility Partners, which will design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the I-4 Ultimate project for 40 years under a concession agreement. The project involves the reconstruction […]
April 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Arkansas HTD begins using custom weather forecasting service
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will soon start using a weather forecasting service that will allow the agency to monitor weather conditions without the need to rely solely on outside weather services, according to an Associated Press report. The report notes that the Arkansas Highway Commission has approved AHTD’s request for a contract […]
April 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Inflation is Key
Maintaining Optimal Tire Pressure is Essential to a Successful Preventative Maintenance Program A kick to a tire doesn’t reveal much more than the stiffness of your boot and it certainly isn’t a good gauge of the level of air pressure in a tire. Tire pressure is one of the most important aspects of a tire […]
April 25, 2014
Roadbuilding
Hyundai R35Z-9 compact excavator performs in tight work spaces
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has released its R35Z-9 compact excavator, which is designed for use in tight work spaces. A 26.5-horsepower Tier 4 Certified Yanmar 3TNV88 engine powers the 8,050-pound machine. The excavator has a dig depth of 10 feet, 4 inches; a bucket digging force of 7,050 pounds; a bucket capacity of 3.78 feet; […]
April 25, 2014
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