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Missouri DOT receives Technology in Government Award

The group responsible for improvements to multiple technological systems employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation has been honored with the 2016 Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity. The agency’s tech team was recognized for it’s “ingenuity and customer-focused commitment” of programs such as the dynamic message sign (DMS) boards providing warnings for accidents and […]

October 31, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO releases updated specifications on supports for signs, luminaires, traffic signals

The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a free downloadable publication of its 2017 interim revisions to the 2015 Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals. The updates include articles on loads, steel design, serviceability requirements, fatigue design, breakaway supports and […]

October 13, 2016

Roadbuilding

ARTBA presents 2016 Division Awards in 4 categories during annual convention

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) presented division awards in four categories during its recent national convention in Tucson, Arizona. Winners include: Guy Kelcey Awared: Tim Faerber, senior vice president, HNTB Corp. This award, which honors Guy Kelcey, one of the Planning & Design (P&D) Division’s organizers, is given each year to an […]

October 11, 2016

Roadbuilding

Idaho Transportation Department recognized for safe driving campaigns at TransComm 2016

Two of the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) safe driving campaigns have received TransComm 2016 awards. This is the third year in a row the agency has been recognized by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) communications subcommittee. AASHTO recognized the Idaho group in the Skills Contest portion of the event with a […]

September 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

N. Carolina seeks to designate U.S. 264 as a future interstate

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has announced the state is seeking approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to designate a portion of U.S. 264 between Zebulon and Greenville as a future interstate. States often seek interstate designations for highways to allow for access […]

September 14, 2016

Roadbuilding

Twelve finalists named for America’s Transportation Awards Grand Prize, People’s Choice Award

Twelve projects from 10 state departments of transportation have been named finalists in the 2016 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The projects will be considered for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award to be presented at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting November 14 in Boston. “From a record […]

September 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO names 2 DOT veterans to research committee

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) President Paul Trombino, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, has named two state departments of transportation (DOT) veterans to its Standing Committee on Research (SCOR). The SCOR supports the association and the transportation community by “delivering strategic, high-quality research results while addressing development, technology […]

September 2, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO, FHWA to continue Center for Environmental Excellence agreement for 5 years

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) will continue their agreement for another five years in continuing the Center for Environment Excellence. The program was authorized by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). FHWA and AASHTO established the center in 2001 […]

September 1, 2016

Roadbuilding

MAASTO recognizes 5 state DOTs in America’s Transportation Awards

The Mid America Association of Transportation Officials (MAASTO) has recognized the state departments of transportation for Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin for excellence in transportation projects as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards. The awards were presented at MAASTO’s annual meeting in Minneapolis. Eight state DOTs entered 17 projects in the contest. Winning […]

August 11, 2016

Roadbuilding

Russell Hulin named Oklahoma DOT deputy director

Russell Hulin has been named deputy director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), a position he will hold jointly as chief financial officer of the agency. He has served in the latter capacity since 2013. In addition to these roles, Hulin also is the director of the Finance and Administration divisions, including the branches […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

WASHTO recognizes 7 state DOTs for excellence in transportation projects

The Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) has awarded seven state departments of transportation honors for top transportation projects as regional winners for the America’s Transportation Awards. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the AAA motor club and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sponsor the program, which honors the best […]

July 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO seeks nominations for McMinimee Transportation Vanguard Award recognizing innovation

The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is seeking nominations for its McMinimee Transportation Vanguard Award, an honor recognizing an employee exemplifying “commitment to excellence and implementation of innovative technologies and processes.” AASHTO says the award is “granted in honor” of James McMinimee, a 25-year veteran of the Utah Department of Transportation, who […]

June 30, 2016