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Roadbuilding
LaHood joins Building America’s Future as co-chair
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joins Building America’s Future (BAF) as the organization’s new co-chair, BAF announced Wednesday. LaHood joins co-chairs Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City, as well as Ed Rendell, former governor of Pennsylvania. LahHood, Bloomberg and Rendell called on lawmakers to take action for infrastructure investments. “While there is […]
January 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
‘Swagger Wagon’ shows minivan isn’t uncool
I wrote a blog post last week about the most embarrassing types of vehicles to drive. The minivan, not surprisingly, made the list. But the minivan may not be as uncool as it’s portrayed. In fact, according to this “Swagger Wagon” video, it’s a pretty hip car. I’m proud to say that I’m one hip […]
January 8, 2014
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No Strings Attached
How the use of stringless paving technology on the UTAH I-15 Corridor Expansion Project saved time and money.
January 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Reeves rejects statewide gas tax hike, supports bond bill
Missisppi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday at the Stennis Capitol Press Corps luncheon in Jackson that he won’t support raising the state’s gas tax but would support a bond bill that is less than $200 million, ClarionLedger.com reports. Reeves told luncheon attendees that maintenance of transportation infrastructure in necessary for public safety and economic […]
January 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
IGGA announces Jake Steinberg as 2014 president
The International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA) has announced that Jake Steinberg is the association’s president for 2014. Jake Steinberg, who works for St. Louis-based Construction Materials, has been an IGGA member since 2012 and chaired the communications committee for two years. With more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Steinberg has […]
January 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Diesel fuel prices rise for third consecutive week in U.S.
On-highway diesel fuel prices rose $0.007 per gallon in the U.S. this week, according to our sister site, Aggregates Manager. The declining costs mark the third consecutive week of rising diesel prices. This week, diesel prices rose in most regions of the U.S., while one region experienced declining costs. The greatest increase this week occurred […]
January 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Submit your extreme winter maintenance stories and photos
With the polar vortex that has made temperatures in the Midwest drop to subzero temps (with the windchill, temps are as cold as -45 degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago and close to -30 in the Columbus, Ohio, area where I am now), this graphic made me laugh. It’s on days such as these I am grateful […]
January 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Mike Heiligenstein begins one-year term as IBTTA president
Mike Heiligenstein has begun his one-year term as president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA). Heiligenstein, who was elected at IBBTA’s 81st Annual Meeting in Vancouver, began his term on January 1. Heiligenstein also serves as Executive Director of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) in Austin, Texas, as well as […]
January 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Polar vortex forces transportation changes across U.S.
The extremely cold temperatures that began over the weekend in most parts of the U.S. is forcing some state departments of transportation to rethink their winter weather plans. The frigid weather — which, according to a Huffington Post report, is called a “polar vortex” — could break wind chill records in many states as far […]
January 6, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Hamm to Introduce Transforming Dirt Roller
At ConExpo-Con/Agg, Hamm will introduce a one-of-a-kind product, a Tier 4 Interim dirt roller that has been transformed into a concrete breaker by the addition of specially designed bits or teeth to the single drum. The highly engineered new H 25i VC is a single-drum vibrating compactor outfitted with teeth that will shatter concrete more […]
January 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
A frozen over meter doesn’t mean you’re off the hook from paying
Think you’ve caught a lucky break if the buttons on the parking meter you pull up to are frozen and stuck? If you’re in the City of Columbus, Ohio, you can think again. Instead of getting free parking, city officials are warning motorists that they need to find another parking spot if the meter buttons […]
January 6, 2014
Roadbuilding
Disposal of Concrete Grinding Residue
An area of focus within the construction industry throughout the past few years has been the question of how to handle concrete grinding residue (CGR), also known as sawing slurry. Generated during sawing and diamond grinding operations, slurry is the byproduct created when a diamond blade’s cooling water mixes with concrete fines. Often, governmental regulations […]
January 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
House Transportation Committee to begin work on new transportation bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is set to begin work on a new transportation bill this month. The current transportation bill will expire in September. The committee will hold a hearing to start work on the bill on Jan. 14, Politico reports in the Friday edition of its Morning Transportation newsletter. Politico notes that […]
January 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
The 9 most embarrassing car colors
Do you care what color your car is painted? According to the results of a CarInsurance.com survey, a large percentage of people would not drive a purple, bright yellow or orange car. However, the survey shows that nearly the same percentage of people say their distaste for the car’s color depends on the type of […]
January 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
Around-the-clock repairs could mean Leo Frigo Bridge reopens this month
The Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge has been closed since Sept. 25 after motorists reported a 2-foot dip in the pavement across all lanes of traffic east of the river, according to a report in the Post Crescent. Now, around-the-clock repair efforts keep the Green Bay, Wis., bridge on track for a mid-January reopening. [youtube Md8Jnctf5Js […]
January 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT plans nearly $4.9 million in road projects
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Senator Dave Roberston announced last month nearly $4.9 million in road repair projects. The projects will repair roads in Oakland and Genesee counties, where Robertson serves. MDOT is funding the projects through the $115 million state Roads and Risk Reserve Fund. Robertson said the projects will total $4,875,000. […]
January 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Polly Trottenberg leaves DOT for position as New York City transportation commissioner
Newly-elected New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed U.S. DOT Under Secretary for Policy Polly Trottenberg as the city’s new transportation commissioner. In her new role, Trottenberg will lead efforts to reach de Blasio’s goals “to expand Bus Rapid Transit in the outer boroughs, reduce traffic fatalities, increase bicycling, and boost the efficiency […]
January 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
The 7 most embarrassing types of cars to drive
Well, this list is not surprising. Apparently the soccer mom minivan is uncool to drive, and particularly embarrassing for men to have as their mode of transportation. According to the results from a CarInusrance.com survey, inexpensive compact cars and minivans are the most embarrassing vehicles. Men said hybrid cars and minivans are the most embarrassing. For both […]
January 2, 2014
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