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Roadbuilding
Spring is here, but effects of winter weather linger
Today marks the first day of spring, but that doesn’t mean transportation agencies are done battling winter’s harsh effects on the roads. The past few months brought freeze-thaw cycles that scarred roads with potholes and winter storms that called for more salt, sand, fuel and other snow removal resources than many agencies had prepared to […]
March 20, 2014
Roadbuilding
Find out how much public ridership is in your city
How many people in your city choose public transportation? If you don’t know the answer, Governing can help. The media site is offering data on public ridership in the top 100 cities in the U.S. with the most public transportation ridership. Users can select their city from a dropdown list and see data on local […]
March 19, 2014
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Roadbuilding
Element Six showcases D Power road cutters at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Introduced in the U.S. in January, the road cutters are designed for use in asphalt milling applications. Features include a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip; tungsten carbide head with customized grade; and non-rotating, rigid pick design that incorporates tungsten carbide. The company also offers alternative designs for the road cutters.
March 19, 2014
Roadbuilding
Bobcat releases Tier 4 600 frame-size skid steer, compact track loaders
Bobcat Company has released four new Tier 4 600 frame size loaders. The new loaders — the S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders and T630 and T650 compact track loaders — are the first of their kind the company has introduced. The four 74-horsepower loaders are powered by an ultra-low particulate combustion (ULPC) engine that meets […]
March 19, 2014
Roadbuilding
Obama’s transportation budget proposal: What it means for tribal lands
Last month, President Barack Obama proposed a $302 billion, 4-year transportation reauthorization bill. Since then, Transportation Secretary Foxx has examined how the proposal would affect one sector of transportation, pointing out that the proposal includes $2.5 billion for transit expansions. Now, a DOT official is looking at how the bill would affect one specific group […]
March 19, 2014
Roadbuilding
New Jersey rejects Tesla’s direct sales model
New Jersey residents who want to own a Tesla vehicle may soon have to travel to New York to make their purchases. Related: Tesla Model S catches fire, owner exits unharmed The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJVMC) has decided to ban the use of a direct sales model when selling its cars in the […]
March 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
Illiana Corridor deemed eligible to apply for TIFIA loan; Loan could finance one-third of project
Illiana Corridor officials yesterday announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has deemed the project eligible to apply for a federal loan that could finance up to one-third of the project. If the loan is approved, it would be provided through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) at a reduced interest […]
March 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
ARTBA launches “Transportation Investment Advocate Center” to help grow transportation infrastructure resources
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced Friday that it has launched a new program aimed at helping transportation advocates grow state and local transportation infrastructure resources. The program, “Transportation Investment Advocate Center” (TIAC), is designed to be a “dynamic education program and internet-based information resource” and is part of the association’s “Transportation […]
March 18, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Bobcat is ‘unstoppable’ as it gets ready to produce one millionth loader
As Bobcat gets ready to produce its one millionth loader – expected sometime this summer – the equipment manufacturer is launching its “Unstoppable” campaign. “We are not stopping,” a company rep said during a March 5 press conference at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. “We are moving ahead.” The company is moving ahead as it continues in its […]
March 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
U.S. DOT: Highway Trust Fund could shortfall as early as late July
The U.S. Department of Transportation has updated its Highway Trust Fund Ticker, and a chart on the page shows that the Highway Trust Fund could shortfall as early as the end of July. The DOT notes that the HTF “will encounter a shortfall before the end of fiscal year (FY) 2014,” adding that “the surface […]
March 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
America’s Transportation Awards nominations to open next week
Nominations for the seventh annual America’s Transportation Awards competition will open next week and will remain open until April 11, AASHTO Journal reports. 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 […]
March 17, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Read about news, products you may have missed at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, which took place March 4-8 in Las Vegas, is the largest North American construction equipment show. The show attracted 129,364 attendees — the second-highest record for the show — with 31,000 of those attending from other countries, according to a press release issued the week after the show. More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed […]
March 17, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Volvo releases EC380E excavator, G-Series articulated haulers and L250H loader
In addition to unveiling an electric, remote-controlled concept compact excavator, Volvo debuted several new products at ConExpo on Wednesday. EC380E Tier 4 Final excavator The new machine is powered by a Volvo 306-horsepower, D13 engine, and offers a 9 percent improvement in fuel economy. Operators can choose from between five work modes—I for idle, F […]
March 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
Colorado DOT’s humorous PSAs on legalization of marijuana
I remember the first time I smelled marijuana. It was at a concert at an outdoor venue in the fall that I went to college. [youtube 22jcBvUx3Sw nolink] I don’t smoke, and it makes me ill when I’m around it. When I smelled a slightly sweet smell of smoke, I made the comment, “What is […]
March 17, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Topcon updates P-32 asphalt paving system
Topcon Positioning Systems announced that it has updated its P-32 asphalt paving system at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. New features include an ST-3 sonic tracker, anti-vibration slope sensor and firmware update to the GC-35 control box. The ST-3 sonic tracker is designed to provide optimal position indication on string lines, a wide range of linear detection and […]
March 16, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Hyundai unveils R220LC-9 HI-POSS excavator prototype with next-gen power system
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas unveiled its R220LC-9 HI-POSS excavator prototype, which features the company’s next-generation power system. The R220LC-9 HI-POSS (Hyundai Intelligent Power Optimal Sharing and Energy Saving) uses an electronically controlled pump to maximize energy use and an accumulator to reduce energy consumption by reducing waste flow. A 143-horsepower Cummins Tier 3 QSB6.7 engine […]
March 16, 2014
Roadbuilding
Kobelco’s new excavators, demolition machines in North America mark company’s independance
“The Kobelco brand has sprouted on this land once again this year,” says Jun Fujioka, president and CEO, Kobelco Construction Machinery. More than a year after ending its North American distribution and marketing agreement with CNH Industrial, Kobelco is waving an independent exhibitor flat at ConExpo for the first time in 10 years. The company […]
March 16, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
XL Specialized Trailers showcases low-profile, detachable gooseneck trailer
XL Specialized Trailers displayed its XL 110 Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The trailer for hauling heavy construction equipment has a 13-inch-long, low-profile neck and a five position variable ride height. It also features an overall length of 53 feet with an overall width of 102 inches. It is rated at […]
March 16, 2014
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