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Roadbuilding
Batteries Have Changed – Has Your Battery Charger?
Battery composition and construction have changed drastically in the past decade. New battery chemistries, such as AGM and Gel Cell types, are gaining traction with vehicle manufacturers and are becoming increasingly present as aftermarket alternatives. In addition, new battery constructions, such as Spiral Wound batteries, are gaining in popularity in a wide number of application […]
July 31, 2013
Roadbuilding
AED president, CEO Toby Mack responds to Obama’s remarks about Keystone XL pipeline jobs
Toby Mack, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), today issued a statement in response to President Barack Obama’s interview with the New York Times, specifically the president’s remarks regarding the job creation potential of construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Mack writes: “It’s sad that President Obama ignores his own senior advisors’ careful […]
July 30, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Despite stimulus, U.S. transportation system continues to deteriorate
Despite an “influx of stimulus money” dedicated to improving the transportation system in the U.S., more of the nation’s bridges and roads were in poor condition in 2011 than in 2008, according to a report from the USA Today. It’s no secret that the U.S. transportation system isn’t getting the funding it needs on local, […]
July 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
Obama to propose tax cuts to generate transportation funds
President Barack Obama will propose today a bipartisan effort to cut the U.S. corporate tax rate and use a portion of the generated revenue to fund infrastructure projects, according to a report from Reuters. Obama will propose the plan, which administration officials are referring to as a “grand bargain,” during a speech at an Amazon.com […]
July 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
House to begin work on DOT, HUD spending bill today
The House will work today on its proposed $44.1 billion spending bill for the departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, according to a report from The Hill. The House will begin with “morning” speeches at noon before delving into H.R. 2610, also known as the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies […]
July 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
Texas Two-Step: D.C. reauthorization first, then Austin
As we begin to close in on the fall 2014 date for the reauthorization of federal surface transportation legislation in Washington, keep in mind that states have to do their own transportation legislation. And like D.C. politicians, Austin politicians face the continuing dilemma of not having enough money coming down the pike. Take Texas for […]
July 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
PIG Quick-Fit Drain Insert is fully-adjustable, easy to install
New Pig has introduced its PIG Quick-Fit Drain Insert, which filters oil and sediment from wastewater to prevent them from reaching stormwater outlets. Designed for use in high-vehicle-traffic areas, the fully-adjustable insert requires no retaining rods or trimming and can be installed by one person. The drain insert features a metal frame that slides in […]
July 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
Texas lawmakers agree to tap Rainy Day Fund for transportation
Texas’ House and Senate reached an agreement on Friday to increase road and bridge funding in the state, according to a report from The News & Observer and the Associated Press. Senator Robert Nichols (R-Texas) authored the measure that would divert an estimated $848 million in oil and gas taxes from the state’s Rainy Day […]
July 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
Crews complete Oregon’s Whilamut Passage Bridge four months early
[Correction: This article originally reported that the new bridges would “double highway capacity by accommodating three lanes of traffic with shoulders on each bridge.” However, the bridges will actually carry two lanes of traffic in each direction–the same as the old bridges. The incorrect statement has been removed.] Crews completed construction last week of the […]
July 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
Guest Blog: A new deal
With the housing market showing signs of new life and public infrastructure spending high on the agenda, it’s possible to believe that the long, nuclear winter of recession in road-building may just be drawing to an end. In May, monthly home sales hit their highest level since July 2008. According to a Standard & Poor […]
July 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
Win a mower from Total Landscape Care
Our sister site, Total Landscape Care, is giving away an Exmark Commercial 30 mower as part of its Editor’s Picks Giveaway. The 170-pound mower delivers a 30-inch cut, holds 1 gallon of gas and features a single-speed transmission, front-height adjusters and a rear-discharge bagger with mulch or side discharge options. The giveaway is open until […]
July 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Eleanor Holmes Norton takes up ranking member role in House subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Congressional leaders announced Thursday that Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) has been elected ranking member of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, according to a report from The Washington Post. Norton previously served as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. Her new […]
July 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
MDOT launches Toward Zero Deaths campaign with fatality messages
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Wednesday launched a statewide safety campaign that features traffic signs displaying the number of traffic fatalities on Michigan roadways. The campaign, “Toward Zero Deaths,” is an MDOT effort “to influence driver behavior and improve safety.” It builds on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) campaign, “Toward Zero Deaths: A […]
July 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Transportation Infrastructure Funding: Efficiency is necessary but not sufficient
It’s a case of on the one hand/on the other hand. New Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx is saying that his department is “working to improve the efficiency and performance of our existing transportation system” and is “doing so in an era when we must work harder than ever to stretch our transportation dollar.” He […]
July 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Bomag introduces BW100AD-4 tandem vibratory roller with maximized maneuverability
Bomag has introduced a new tandem virbatory roller, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The BW100AD-4 tandem vibratory roller, powered by a a Tier 4 interim 32.6-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, produces up to 8,350 pounds of centrifugal force and offers a maximum frequency of 4,200 vibrations per minute. The roller is […]
July 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
CDOT crews complete I-70 bridge replacement ahead of schedule
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reopened Interstate 70 on Monday morning following a weekend of bridge work. CDOT announced the section of road, located between Interstate 25 and Federal Boulevard, opened approximately 4.5 hours ahead of schedule. More than 1,000 visited the viewing area over the weekend to watch more than 100 crew members […]
July 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
Senate passes bridge-prioritizing amendment to DOT, HUD spending bill
The Senate on Wednesday passed an amendment to its proposed $54 billion transportation and housing spending bill, prioritizing bridge projects, according to a report from The Hill. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) authored the amendment, which he said would prioritize bridges deemed “structurally obsolete” or “deficient,” allowing those bridges to be fixed before others. “We all […]
July 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
Learn how to optimize equipment appraisals at the Construction Symposium
Our Construction Symposium in Dallas, Texas, is less than a month away and will feature several educational sessions. Last week, we featured a sneak peek at the first session, “The Dollars and Sense of Telematics,” which will focus on what companies need to do to take full advantage of telematics and the financial savings a company […]
July 25, 2013
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