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Roadbuilding
Running Shingles the Right Way
Correctly running recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) at the same time can be a tricky business.
February 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Bridging the Gap Between Economics and Innovation
When Iowa’s Jesup Bridge became a safety hazard, the local agency found a way to design and fund reconstruction of this important thoroughfare.
February 7, 2014
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Roadbuilding
Senate Commerce panel to meet on rail safety
A Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation panel is set to discuss rail safety next week. The Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security is scheduled to meet on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. for a hearing that looks at rail safety in the U.S. The hearing, titled “Enhancing […]
February 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
NAPA recognizes 198 projects with Quality in Construction Awards
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) on Wednesday recognized the 2013 Quality in Construction Award winners during its 59th Annual Meeting in Boca Raton, Florida. The association honored 198 projects completed by 81 companies. NAPA specifically noted 100 projects for their use of sustainable construction practices, such as incorporating reclaimed and recycled materials and using […]
February 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Tow plow jacknifes on demand, revolutionizes MoDOT snow removal
Last month, during heavy winter storms, two plows traveled down Highway 61 in Missouri, clearing snow from three lanes of traffic. The plows — a tractor plow followed by a massive tow plow — gained good roadway coverage with just one pass. But the quick and efficient method, used by the Missouri Department of Transportation […]
February 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
14 Apps to Help You with Snow Removal
The recent winter storms have required several agencies to get creative with their snow and ice removal. Last month, we asked you to share your stories, photos and videos that show how you’re battling the extreme winter weather. (You can see the responses here.) When we asked for your submissions, we shared a funny graphic […]
February 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Utah Transit Authority aims to reduce air pollution with Ride Clear campaign
One agency is urging the public to reduce air pollution — and offering an incentive. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will give away 5,000 free public transportation passes in the next couple of months during its Ride Clear campaign, which aims to reduce air pollution, KTSU-FOX 13 reports. The agency is teaming up with the […]
February 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Komatsu America to showcase intelligent Machine Control dozers at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Komatsu America will showcase its line of intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers among its 24 equipment models at ConExpo-Con/Agg next month. The company will display four iMC dozers, nine excavators, five wheel loaders, two trucks, two large dozers one tracked log loader and one forklift at its booth. The four iMC dozers are designed to […]
February 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
How Sochi Prepared Its Transportation System for the Winter Olympics
The Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics is Friday night, and hundreds of thousands of people have already flocked to Sochi, Russia, where the sports will be held this year. But just a few years ago, the small city was hardly prepared for the traffic that accompanies the more than two-week-long worldwide event. Sochi, which […]
February 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Bomag Americas breaks ground on new North American headquarters
Following an August announcement that it plans to end its Kewanee, Illinois operations, Bomag Americas has broken ground on a new facility in Ridgeway, South Carolina. Bomag representatives, along with state and local officials, on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony at site, which is the future site of its new North American headquarters. Bomag Americas […]
February 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Shuster rules out gas tax hike for highway funding; LaHood continues push for 10-cent gas tax hike
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) has has pulled a federal gas tax hike off the table of options for transportation funding. Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, said Tuesday at an event hosted by Building America’s Future (BAF) and Bloomberg Government that “economically, it’s not the time” to increase the fuel tax, The Hill reports. […]
February 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
Illinois Tollway deploys ‘Zero Weather Road Patrols’
Subzero temperatures last week started again sweeping through the Midwest and other areas as part of what has been dubbed as “Polar Vortex Part 2.” (The first Polar Vortex hit much of the country in early January, bringing temps as cold as minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill in Chicago and close to […]
February 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
NAPA President Mike Acott inducted into Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame
On Wednesday, National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) President Mike Acott took his place in the Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame. The Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions of regional and/or national importance to the asphalt industry. Acott, the 2013 Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame inductee, was inaugurated […]
February 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
Q&A with Yokohama COO Hamaya: 2014 predictions for the company and tire industry
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) Chief Operating Officer Takayuki Hamaya examines the company’s performance in 2013 and shares an outlook with industry publications on what the company – and the tire industry in general – can expect in 2014. Question: Compared to 2012, how was 2013 for Yokohama? Hamaya: 2013 was historical year for Yokohama. In April, we […]
February 4, 2014
Roadbuilding
4 Forklift Safety Tips Every Highway Construction Crew Needs to Know
Since forklifts were first introduced in the early 20th century, they have revolutionized the construction industry. The design of today’s lifts are far superior to those of the past. Thanks to new materials, hydraulics and electronics, modern forklifts are more durable and easier to operate. But forklift operation comes with a host of risks for […]
February 4, 2014
Roadbuilding
ABC, NAM want OSHA to withdraw LOI allowing unions to represent nonunion employees
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) General Counsel Maurice Baskin on February 4 told the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections that a February 21, 2013 letter of interpretation (LOI) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) should be withdrawn. Baskin made the statement at a subcommittee hearing titled “OSHA’s Regulatory Agenda: Changing Long-Standing Policies Outside the […]
February 4, 2014
Roadbuilding
NHTSA paves the way for connected vehicles
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology will soon be included in all new cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday that it plans to “begin taking steps to enable V2V communication technology for light vehicles.” NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman said the technology is expected to improve safety. “V2V crash avoidance technology has game-changing potential […]
February 4, 2014
Roadbuilding
Be one of the first to drive the 2015 Ford F-150
Want to test drive the 2015 F-150? Now is your chance. Ford has launched its “You Test” campaign, giving fans the opportunity to test the new pickup, our sister site, Hardworking Trucks, reports. The campaign urges fans to tell Ford how they would test the new truck’s durability, whether it’s with an off-road challenge, a […]
February 3, 2014
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