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Caltrans boosts efforts to help firms owned by women and minorities compete for federally funded contracts

Caltrans announces dedication to increasing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation on federally funded contracts. Get the details on Equipment World.

January 7, 2019

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Longtime lawmaker Margaret Kelliher named MnDOT commissioner

Margaret Kelliher, the new MnDOT commissioner, was appointed by Minnesota's governor-elect, Tim Walz. Learn more about her transportation experience here.

December 24, 2018

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Higher fuel taxes, more tolling needed for ailing interstate highways, says Congress-commissioned report

A report says higher fuel taxes and more tolling is needed to help generate money for a deteriorating interstate highway system that faces several challenges.

December 18, 2018

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Ill. Tollway approves $82.2M in contracts in Nov.

This includes the Illinois Tollway’s $4 billion Central Tri-State Tollway Project to increase capacity, reduce congestion and improve travel reliability.

December 7, 2018

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Release of TRB report on future of interstate system invites live/webcast feedback

The TRB will release to the public its report regarding actions needed to upgrade and restore the interstate highway system. Learn more about the event here.

December 4, 2018

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Caltrans applies 65 shield markings to help drivers navigate Sacramento area freeways

Drivers in the Sacramento, California area have a new way to help them navigate the freeways. See what Caltrans did to lend a helping hand on Equipment World.

November 14, 2018

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La. transportation chief urges tolls, public-private partnerships

The state of Louisiana has the 10th-largest highway system in the U.S., but the state's investment is lower than states with smaller highway systems.

November 13, 2018

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ARTBA: Voters supported 79% of transportation initiatives on midterm ballots

Of 346 state and local transportation ballot initiatives in 31 states, ARTBA found that voters approved 79% of the measures. Learn more on Equipment World.

November 12, 2018

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USDOT provided $64B for key infrastructure projects in FY18

The U.S. Department of Transportation provided over $60 billion during the 2018 year specifically for infrastructure projects. Learn more on Equipment World.

November 2, 2018

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Ill. Tollway, local governments move ahead with two new interchanges in west suburbs

The Illinois Tollway reached agreements with local governments regarding new interchanges projects in the western suburbs. See what the changes will offer here.

October 29, 2018

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After the Boom: N.D. faces $2.5B funding shortfall for transportation projects

According to key findings in a report from TRIP, North Dakota faces a $2.5B shortfall in transportation funding needed to improve infrastructure in the state.

October 22, 2018

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Report: One-third of major U.S. urban roads deteriorated, work backlog growing as traffic increases

As urban roads continue to deteriorate and vehicle traffic increases, governments are looking for solutions to keep roads in good conditions. Learn more here.

October 19, 2018