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Trains to Embody Scotland
When I think of Scotland, I envision castles, kilts, breathtaking nature and an array of fresh produce. But I guess I should now add trains to my list. The country is updating its Caledonian sleeper franchise, adding “quality of service” as an important point for bidders to address. So instead of just taking the lowest […]
August 22, 2013
Roadbuilding
Crews uncover slew of historical artifacts in construction of Britain’s Crossrail commuter line
While tunneling for the 13-mile underground section of Britain’s 73-mile, $23 billion Crossrail commuter line, crews uncovered about 2,000 years-worth of historical artifacts, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The crews found the artifacts about 16 to 20 feet below ground. “This site is a rare, perhaps unprecedented opportunity,” Nick Elsden, […]
August 21, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Diesel fuel prices rise $0.004 per gallon
On-highway diesel fuel prices rose in more than half of the regions the U.S. this week, according to our sister site, Aggregates Manager. The climbing costs follow a week of falling diesel prices. The greatest increase this week occurred in the West Coast less California region, which experienced a $0.019-per-gallon jump from last week’s prices. […]
August 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
MassDOT to hold public meeting on all-electronic tolling
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will hold a public meeting on August 22 to discuss its all-electronic tolling (AET) proposal. MassDOT has proposed converting and replacing the I-90 Western Turnpike and I-90 Boston Metropolitan Highway System interchange-based manual cash and electronic toll collection systems with new AET systems, which would eliminate the need for […]
August 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
Craziest Roads in the World
I’m sure you’ve worked on your share of difficult projects, but I doubt any of them can compare to the roads in this video. [youtube JNde2A3jiYY nolink] With two in the United States, the video shows roads that should be reserved for daredevils and stunt crews. They aren’t just steep – some of them even […]
August 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
WOC Crews That Rock contest to begin September 9
World of Concrete (WOC) will begin accepting entries for its Crews That Rock (CTR) 2014 contest on September 9. Crews will have the chance to enter in one of two categories: Community Service/Not-For-Profit and Commercial/For-Profit. Projects must have been completed between January 1, 2013, and November 8, 2013, to be eligible. The deadline to enter […]
August 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
TxDOT kicks off “Drive Friendly. Drive Safe.” campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) launched its “Drive Friendly. Drive Safe.” campaign on Monday, calling on drivers to work toward reduced crashes involving pedestrians and bicycles. The campaign’s launch coincides with many students returning to school, which increases vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. TxDOT Executive Director Phil Wilson noted that driving friendly and driving […]
August 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
USDOT to host ITS JPO connected vehicle public meeting September 24-26
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host its annual public meeting about the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Programs office’s (ITS JPO) connected vehicle research program from September 24-26 at the Holiday Inn in Arlington, Virginia. The meeting will take place prior to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2013 decision regarding vehicle safety communications […]
August 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
The Real Future of Transportation
With all of the hype and doubt over the hyperloop idea, here’s an example of a new form of transportation that is actually about to hit the roads. Combining driverless and electric technology, a new Singapore shuttle transportation system will soon be taking passengers between the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and JTC Corporation’s CleanTech Park. […]
August 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
Texas proposal could transfer road maintenance to cities
The Texas Transportation Commission next week will discuss a proposal that would transfer maintenance of nearly 1,900 miles of state highways to 59 cities, according to The Dallas Morning News. The proposal would cost the cities an additional $165 each year. The proposal, which the commission plans to discuss August 29, comes after the state […]
August 19, 2013
Roadbuilding
Ram unveils 1500 Rumble Bee concept truck in Detroit
Ram unveiled its attention-grabbing 1500 Rumble Bee concept truck at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit this past weekend, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The truck features a matte paint Ram calls “Drone Yellow,” sports 24-inch wheels, a lowered stance and a black racing stripe that begins at the headlights […]
August 19, 2013
Roadbuilding
BigRentz.com secures deal with United Rentals, adds more than 800 locations
BigRentz.com announced last week that it has added more than 800 new equipment rental locations in the past month. The additional locations are the result of a deal with United Rentals, which allows BigRentz.com to provide equipment through all of United Rentals’ branches in the U.S. and Canada. United Rentals has more than 830 locations […]
August 19, 2013
Roadbuilding
One Too Many Accidents?
You can’t prevent everything. As long as there are planes, cars, trains and other forms of transportation, you’ll hear about crashes and wrecks. But at what point do these machines’ safety records cross the line from being a fluke accident to becoming a serious concern? After a train carrying crude oil in Lac-Megantic in Quebec, […]
August 19, 2013
Roadbuilding
Massachusetts moves forward with all-electronic tolling plan
Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick and his administration are moving forward with a $250 million plan that would replace toll collectors in the state with all-electronic tolling, according to a report from The Republican. In addition to the push for all-electronic tolling, officials are working on a plan that would reinstate passenger-vehicle tolls between Exits […]
August 16, 2013
Roadbuilding
EPA to host Sustainable Communities Census HotReport webinar on August 21
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Smart Growth Program will host a webinar on the Sustainable Communities Census HotReport on August 21 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. HotReport is a web-based tool that allows community leaders and residents to quickly and easily determine how well their community is performing on sustainability indicators like […]
August 16, 2013
Roadbuilding
Texas A&M Transportation Institute to set bollard standards
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is working on a solution to vehicles crashing into buildings. The institute announced last month that it is looking for a way to strengthen of the concrete poles known as bollards that are designed to act as a barrier between vehicles and buildings. According to TTI, about 20 vehicles […]
August 16, 2013
Roadbuilding
Beam Me Up, Scotty
Have you ever wanted to transport yourself from one location to another in an instant, like Captain Kirk from Star Trek? Well, I’ve got your solution: I’m working on a machine that will teleport people by turning them into water vapor and then blowing them through the air to their desired location. Sound crazy and […]
August 16, 2013
Roadbuilding
“Spot the Hazard” campaign analyzes real construction site safety violations
MySafetySign, a company that produces official Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) signs, has launched a campaign to promote awareness of health and safety hazards on construction jobsites. Our sister site, Total Landscape Care, reported that the campaign, “Spot the Hazard,” encourages construction workers to use the hashtag #HazardSpotting across social media platforms to share […]
August 15, 2013
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