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New call in Ohio for increased gas tax as ODOT funds dwindle for upkeep, projects

In Ohio there's push for a raise in the 28-cents-a gallon gas tax. Members of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation Infrastructure have asked for the hike while releasing their report on options for maintaining and enhancing Ohio’s transportation infrastructure.

February 20, 2019

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Bipartisan panel sees short window of opportunity for infrastructure bill

Panelists are cautiously optimistic that an infrastructure bill could pass this year but will take some courage from political leaders. More on Equipment World.

February 13, 2019

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NAPA, NSSGA applaud Trump’s call to improve infrastructure

Part of President Trump's State of the Union address called for improvement of infrastructure. NAPA and NSSGA applaud Trump's remarks. More on Equipment World.

February 11, 2019

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New House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee members announced

Eight new Republicans and sixteen new Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives were appointed to the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. Learn more.

January 28, 2019

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NMDOT delaying bid lettings due to federal shutdown

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has delayed its bid letting scheduled for January due to the government shutdown. More details on Equipment World.

January 24, 2019

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Workforce development is new NAPA Chairman John Harper’s top priority

John Harper was sworn in to serve as the 2019 chairman of the National Asphalt Pavement Association during its annual meeting. Get details on Equipment World.

January 23, 2019

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Balderson tapped to serve on House T&I committee

Congressman Troy Balderson of Ohio was tapped by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

January 23, 2019

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ACPA: “Strong” concrete pavement rebound to continue; new optimism from proposed Interstate renewal program

President and CEO of American Concrete Pavement Association says 2018 was the start of a strong rebound for the concrete pavement market. Learn more here.

January 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

State Route 99 closed in Seattle for tunnel alignment; crews making good progress

With the closure of State Route 99 due to tunnel work, construction crews are on schedule with good weather, including unusually warm daytime temperatures.

January 18, 2019

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ARTBA to feds: End ‘regulatory roadblock’ to buying patented products

According to ARTBA, repealing a federal procurement rule would remove a regulatory roadblock and encourage investments in improving the nation's highways.

January 17, 2019

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New AASHTO chief tells of shutdown’s growing impact on DOTs

Departments of transportation & mass transit systems are suffering in wake of the federal government shutdown. Learn more from AASHTO chief on Equipment World.

January 15, 2019

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Okla. DOT says fed shutdown has cost state $133M in delayed projects

As the shutdown entered its third week, it has already forced the state to delay 36 projects. More information here on Equipment World.

January 10, 2019