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Iowa DOT to release anti-texting app for teen drivers next year

The Iowa Department of Transportation next year will release a new smartphone app intended to prevent teen drivers from texting behind the wheel, according to a report from the Des Moines Register. The app, called “txtl8r,” is expected to be released in early 2014. Iowa DOT spokeswoman Andrea Henry said the app turns off texting […]

August 14, 2013

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Rural America’s vital road needs, Obama plans to “jumpstart” highway funding, highway cement rebound on hold and many more industry news items are featured.

October 1, 2010

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Rural America’s vital road needs, Obama plans to “jumpstart” highway funding, highway cement rebound on hold and many more industry news items are featured.

October 1, 2010

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Rural America’s vital road needs, Obama plans to “jumpstart” highway funding, highway cement rebound on hold and many more industry news items are featured.

October 1, 2010

Roadbuilding

Featured Article: Intelligent vehicle systems defy bad weather

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) in partnership with the University of Minnesota Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute developed a pilot project using an Intelligent Specialty Vehicle System (ISVS) for winter maintenance vehicles.

June 1, 2010

Roadbuilding

Applications and Innovations: Natural Barriers: Living Fences Block Blowing Snow

Windbreaks may reduce the amount of plowing needed, increasing safety by increasing visibility and keeping snow off the roadway, while also providing wildlife habitat and controlling erosion.

November 1, 2009