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Roadbuilding
Hougen Manufacturing releases two electro-hydraulic hole punchers
.Hougen Manufacturing has released two electro-hydraulic hole punchers for steel applications such as bridge fabrication and maintenance. The Hougen-Ogura 75002.5PR and 75004PR models have a lightweight single body construction and are designed to punch holes in steel in as few as 2.3 seconds. Each unit weighs 24.9 pounds. The motor and self-contained hydraulic system in […]
April 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
House GOP budget proposal aims to maintain solvency of Highway Trust Fund
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), House Budget Committee chairman, on Tuesday introduced the fiscal year 2015 House Republican budget, which contains details about funding transportation and the Highway Trust Fund. Politico notes that the budget prioritizes “maintaining the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and the policy of the trust fund being user-fee supported.” The bill, […]
April 2, 2014
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Roadbuilding
Missouri DOT archaeologists find colonial artifacts near Poplar Street Bridge in St. Louis
What do French settlers have in common with St. Louis’ Poplar Street Bridge? Location, for one. Archaeologists with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) have uncovered artifacts dating back to 1764, when French settlers founded the city, near the bridge, St. Louis Public Radio reports. The archaeologists made the discovery while planning for new construction […]
April 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Nominate an asphalt project for NAPA’s awards program
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has begun accepting nominations for its Quality in Construction and Operational Excellence Awards. To make a nomination, go to asphaltpavement.org/awards. The deadline to nominate a project for the Quality in Construction Awards is Oct. 7, while nominations for the Operational Excellence Awards should be submitted by Dec. 8. Related: NAPA […]
April 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Scheuerle intros Dual Lane Trailer HighwayGiant
Transport vehicle manufacturer Scheuerle has introduced its Dual Lane Trailer HighwayGiant, which is designed to meet distribution requirements on North American highways. The trailer allows the loading area to be adapted to the needs of the load, and the chassis is designed with a lightweight construction to provide optimal payload weight ratio. The penulum axles […]
April 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Case forms strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems for machine control tech
.Case Construction Equipment announced Tuesday it has entered into a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems to provide machine control technologies in its construction equipment. The partnership is part of a global alliance between CNH Industrial and Leica Geosystems. As part of the agreement, Case and Leica Geosystems have committed to shared product development. The agreement […]
April 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
‘Transportation Moves Wisconsin’ looks to state highway users for input on transportation needs, funding
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced Friday that it has launched an initiative that seeks input from state highway users about transportation needs and how the state should finance those needs. The initiative, “Transportation Moves Wisconsin,” aims to improve the state’s transportation system by allowing the people who use it daily to tell the […]
April 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Volvo’s Million Ton Guarantee offers support to 7000 Series pavers
Volvo Construction Equipment launched it Million Ton Guarantee at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The after-purchase program provides manufacturer support to customers of registered 7000 Series asphalt pavers, offering support for the replacement of wear parts such as auger rebuild and conveyor rebuild parts for about five work seasons. The name comes is derived from the company’s goal […]
March 31, 2014
Roadbuilding
How to move a machine from the ConExpo-Con/Agg show floor
If you attended ConExpo-Con/Agg, or if you saw any photos or videos from the show, you might be wondering how those machines are moved to and from the convention center. I know I was curious. Well, one YouTube video shows how Kobelco moved its patriotic excavator. The process involved an operator, a trailer, what […]
March 31, 2014
Roadbuilding
California’s high-speed rail could fail to meet required trip time
California’s high-speed rail is supposed to transport travelers at high speeds, allowing them to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just two hours and 40 minutes. However, the bullet train may not be able to get travelers to their destinations in the anticipated amount of time. Louis Thompson, chairman of the High-Speed Rail […]
March 31, 2014
Roadbuilding
Reason Foundation: Value-added tolling is ‘better deal’ for drivers than gas tax
Tolling — particularly value-added tolling — would be a more beneficial transportation infrastructure funding option for highway users than an increase in the gas tax, according to a policy brief released Thursday by the Reason Foundation. Related: 5 Myths of Highway Tolling The report, “Value-Added Tolling: A Better Deal for America’s Highway Users,” suggests that […]
March 31, 2014
Roadbuilding
Educate Yourself! …And Your Elected Officials
Sunday marks six months until MAP-21, our current surface transportation bill, expires. If it wasn’t time to get things moving before, now it certainly is. There are plenty of things to consider when talking about the new bill. Probably the biggest topic is funding sources. There have been talks of a higher gas tax, tolling […]
March 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Fecon intros EX60 utility track vehicle
Fecon, Inc.’s new EX60 utility track vehicle (UTV) is designed to be versatile, heavy duty and compact. Introduced at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, the EX60 is suited applications including material handling and vegetation management. A 46-horsepower engine powers the UTV, which has a 6,000-pound payload capacity, 7 mph travel speed and all-terrain rubber tracks. The vehicle features […]
March 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Hyundai CE to release H930C backhoe loader in North America in 2015
Hyundai Construction Equipment offered a preview of its H930C backhoe loader at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 earlier this month. The loader is slated to arrive on the North American market in late 2015. Scott Rainwater, construction equipment technical support assistant manager for Hyundai CE, told Better Roads the company decided to offer the preview in early 2014 […]
March 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Boxer on Highway Trust Fund: “We are running out of time for action”
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, said Thursday that Congress is “running out of time” to stop the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) from going bankrupt, The Hill reports. The HTF, the main source of funding for state and local surface transportation projects, is expected to run out […]
March 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Volvo DD25B double drum compactor offers 7% decrease in fuel consumption
Volvo Construction Equipment has released its DD25B double drum compactor, which is Tier 4 Final-compliant and offers a 7-percent decrease in fuel consumption compared to its predecessor. A three-cylinder, 25-horsepower Volvo D1.7A Tier 4 Final engine powers the machine. The company says the engine reduces particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx) without the need to […]
March 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
Marijuana tax could fund transportation improvements in New Jersey
While Congress searches for a new way to fund transportation projects, one New Jersey senator is offering an interesting solution. Related: New Jersey rejects Tesla’s direct sales model Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-N.J.) has proposed legalizing recreational marijuana and using taxes collected from its sales to pay for surface transportation in the state, the Associated Press […]
March 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
‘Nation at a Crossroads’ tool aims to educate about impact of Highway Trust Fund insolvency
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has unveiled a new informational tool that aims to educate the public and elected officials about the potential impact of an insolvent Highway Trust Fund (HTF). The HTF, which funds the majority of state and local surface transportation projects, is expected to run out of […]
March 27, 2014
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