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Roadbuilding

Portman, Schumer release bipartisan principles for international tax reform with intent to fund transportation

Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Charles Schumer (D-New York) have released an outline for international tax reform aimed at reducing taxes on U.S. corporation overseas profits with a “transition tax” to help fund transportation projects. “We need comprehensive tax reform because the American people deserve a simpler tax code that will give our economy a […]

July 10, 2015

Roadbuilding

Hey, Congress: Keep it simple when it comes to highway funding

Like many people, I have a long commute to get into work each day. On this journey, I travel back and forth on quite a few Interstate miles containing the telltale indicators of wear and tear – potholes, cracks, patches and the like. Over the course of this driving time I’ve come to know the […]

July 9, 2015

Roadbuilding

FHWA to provide $1 million for federal-aid road repair in Arkansas

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department $1 million in Emergency relief funds for federal-aid road repair for damages caused by recent floods in the state. “We are aware of the state’s urgent need to repair damage caused by the recent flooding,” Transportation Secretary […]

July 9, 2015

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway seeks design, construction proposals for $109 million in Move Illinois contracts

The Illinois Tollway is seeking design and construction management services proposals for nine contracts estimated at $109 million for projects part of the Move Illinois program. “The Illinois Tollway’s Move Illinois Program continues to help move our state’s economy forward by investing billions in critical infrastructure projects, including $1.6 billion in capital projects this year […]

July 9, 2015

Roadbuilding

Nebraska Department of Roads releases $839 million FY 2016 Surface Transportation Program

The Nebraska Department of Roads’ (NDOR) Fiscal Year 2016 Surface Transportation Program will provide for $505 million for the State Highway System program and $334 million for the Local System Program, as announced July 7. The State Highway System funds will provide for 110 new projects, with $495 million of the total for construction and […]

July 8, 2015

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway awards $53.8 million in Move Illinois construction projects

The Illinois Tollway (IT) board of directors has approved $53.8 million in road and bridge construction, roadway lighting work, and drainage structure cleaning as part of the Move Illinois program. The program, dubbed “Move Illinois: The Tollway Driving the Future,” will span 15 years and provide $12 billion in capital improvements. Since 2012, the program […]

July 8, 2015

Roadbuilding

More than half of Americans say Congress should increase spending on roads and bridges

A new poll found that that 53 percent of Americans want the federal government to spend more on the nation’s highways. The poll, conducted by the Associated Press and GFK, revealed that while most think Congress should up the spending on roads and bridges, about one-third think the spending levels are fine where they currently […]

July 7, 2015

Roadbuilding

California Transportation Commission allocates $561 million for 125 transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $561 million for state and local transportation projects across the state, representing 125 total projects. “At Caltrans (California Department of Transportation), we are working to not only preserve our investments in the state highway system, but are also investing in projects that expand the availability bike and pedestrian […]

July 7, 2015

Roadbuilding

Maine governor signs law authorizing $85 million transportation bond package

Maine Governor Paul LePage has approved a bill that authorizes a bond package worth $85 million in 2015 and $90 million in 2016 to be used for transportation projects. The measure will be put to a statewide vote in November for approval. The measure, LD 1415, An Act To Authorize Two General Fund Bond Issues […]

July 7, 2015

Roadbuilding

Samsung’s “see-through” semi truck is neat, but its existence hints at a much more exciting future for transportation

Korean tech giant Samsung has revealed what it calls the “Safety Truck,” aimed at helping those attempting to pass big rigs see oncoming traffic better. The system uses a wireless camera mounted on the truck’s front and transmits the video feed to four monitors built into the trailer doors. The model seen here and in […]

July 6, 2015

Roadbuilding

World’s largest paver pours widest uninterrupted layer of pavement ever

No. 11 Story in 2015 « No. 12 No. 10 »   At more than 50 feet wide, the asphalt being poured on Germany’s A 10 motorway recently was a first for the world. Machines from the Wirten Group, including the world’s largest paver in the Vogele Super 3000-2, were commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of […]

July 6, 2015

Roadbuilding

Trimble releases TILOS 9.0 linear civil engineering project software

The latest version of Trimble’s TILOS time and location planning software for highways and other linear civil engineering projects provides improved integration with third-party project management software and the company’s Business Center-HCE office software, and enhances project visualization. TILOS 9.0 offers a new Gantt chart format that makes a connection between the time frame of the […]

July 6, 2015