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Long-delayed Ohio transportation projects could begin this fall
The Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) on Thursday unanimously voted to approve Governor John R. Kasich’s Jobs and Transportation Plan. The plan aims to create 60,000 new jobs and invest $3 billion in Ohio’s infrastructure over six years. The vote is the final step toward putting the governor’s plan into action. The plan could […]
September 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Wisconsin’s Leo Frigo Bridge closes due to sagging
Police closed Wisconsin’s Leo Frigo Bridge on Wednesday after a 400-foot section of the span began to sag, according to a report from CNN. The bridge, formerly known as Tower Drive Bridge, carries about 40,000 cars daily on Interstate 43 over the Fox River. Governor Scott Walker said one of the bridge’s supporting piers sank […]
September 26, 2013
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Governing board denies dam contractor’s claim for extra aggregate
. “Contracts for the execution of the works should be drawn with care and precision: Because, when without legal flaws, neither party will be able to take advantage of the other.” —Vitruvius, chief architect to Caesars Julius and Augustus Contract interpretation is an area marked by shades of grey that are ripe for dispute, especially […]
September 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
10 Highways American Drivers Hate
Most drivers dislike something about driving, whether it’s a long commute, traffic congestion, seemingly unfair traffic lights, numerous potholes or a number of other aspects. Jalopnik readers have spoken up about highways they hate. The auto-focused website asked earlier this week, “What is the worst road in America?” From that question, Jalopnik compiled a list […]
September 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Sen. Boxer proposes removing federal gas tax, adding wholesale fuel tax
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said during a committee hearing Wednesday that the federal government should remove its 18.4-cents-per-gallon gas tax and replace it with an oil wholesalers fee, according to a report from The Hill. The hearing, entitled “The Need to Invest in America’s Infrastructure and Preserve Federal Transportation Funding,” […]
September 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
U.S. diesel fuel costs drop $0.025 per gallon
On-highway diesel fuel prices fell $0.025 per gallon the U.S. this week, according to our sister site, Aggregates Manager. The price drop follows a week of declining diesel costs. Most regions of the U.S. saw a decrease in diesel prices, while one region saw an increase in prices. The only increase this week occurred in […]
September 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
Construction equipment battery explodes, closing police HQ
The battery in a piece of construction equipment located in the lobby of Columbus, Ohio, police headquarters exploded last night, causing the building to be evacuated and streets in the Downtown Columbus area to be shut down for about 5 hours, according to a Columbus Dispatch report. The battery in the equipment, about the size […]
September 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
A Nutty Way to Pay For Parking
Before many old-school meters were updated to accept payment by credit cards, I often scrounged around in my car and the bottom of my purse looking for change to pay to park. If I were in England, I could pony up the money by just looking around outside. The Town Centre Car Parks is temporarily […]
September 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
SnowEx introduces SS-4000 walk-behind rotary broom for sidewalk applications
SnowEx has introduced its SS-4000 walk-behind rotary broom with a plow attachment for sidewalk applications such as snow removal and cleanup. A 160cc Honda GXV Series engine powers the unit. A floating pivotal broom head with five angle settings gives the operator the ability to adjust the trajectory of snow and other materials, while a […]
September 24, 2013
Roadbuilding
Arkansas state highway spending to reach all-time high of $1.25 billion
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) is planning to spend more on state highway projects than ever before, according to a report from Little Rock’s KATV. Over the next decade, state highway spending will reach $1.25 billion. The department currently has 112 planned projects. Among the major projects are the “Big Rock” Interstate […]
September 24, 2013
Roadbuilding
A Car That’s Out of This World
After Florida native Michael Vetter posted his custom-built car to eBay for $100,000, it began creating a buzz amongst car enthusiasts and the motoring public. Dubbed as an Extraterrestrial vehicle (ETV) for its unique appearance — a chassis that is said to resemble an alien space vehicle, according to a report in the U.K.-based news […]
September 24, 2013
Roadbuilding
Senate Commerce Committee to meet Tuesday about private transportation funding
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss potential private sector sources of transportation infrastructure funding, according to a report from The Hill. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-W. Va.) said Tuesday that lawmakers need to make a bipartisan effort to put in place transportation funding. “Congress has shown neither […]
September 24, 2013
Roadbuilding
Thermal Integrity Profiler wins innovation award
The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announced last week that the Thermal Integrity Profiler (TIP) has won the 2013 C. William Bermingham Award for Innovation. The award, created in 2012, encourages and recognizes innovative contributions to deep foundation technology. The TIP won the award based on its use of heat generated by curing cement to evaluate […]
September 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
Transit ridership rises 1.2% in Q2 2013
Nearly 2.7 billion transit trips took place in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2013, a 1.2-percent rise since the first quarter of this year, according to a new report from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). However, transit ridership in the U.S. dropped 0.4 percent since the second quarter of 2012. Buses with […]
September 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
Colorado crews begin repairing flood-damaged roads
Colorado residents may soon have access to roads destroyed during floods this month. Crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and National Guard troops began work Sunday to repair several main highways for mountain towns, the Associated Press reported. The roads will need to be fixed quickly because winter conditions such as frost and […]
September 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
Iowa DOT: TXTL8R
The Iowa State Department of Transportation plans to launch an app in 2014 called “TXTL8R” as a way to reduce the number of young drivers who text while driving. Iowa DOT Spokeswoman Andrea Henry says the agency would like to be able to turn off texting availability of phones any time a speed of more […]
September 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
Massachusetts to include multimodal transportation options in future projects
Transportation projects in Massachusetts will soon include a wider variety of transportation options such as bicycling, transit and walking, thanks to a new approach from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). MassDOT announced today that it is implementing a new policy, called the Healthy Transportation Policy Directive, which requires all state transportation projects to promote […]
September 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
Using cheese to clear roads
Where’s the cheese? It’s on the road! Wisconsin is known for its tasty cheese and its football fans wearing large, foam cheese hats — making them “cheese heads.” But now the state is taking its love of cheese and using it to help keep roads clear. Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski’s resolution directing the Milwaukee Department of […]
September 20, 2013
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