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NSSGA’s “Driving It Home 2015” push urging people to talk to lawmakers about passing a transportation bill

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association wants people to take advantage of the Fourth of July break in Congress to talk to their representatives or senators about passing a long-term transportation bill. The NSSGA is calling the push “Driving It Home 2015,” according to a press release, and said it’s a vital step to get Washington […]

July 2, 2015

Roadbuilding

Connecticut passes $2.8 billion transportation projects funding program

The Connecticut general assembly in a special session approved SB 1501, a bill that provides $2.8 billion in funding for transportation projects through state bonds for the next five years. The Senate approved the measure 24-12, with the House voting 138-9 in favor of the program. The full bill text is available here. Over the […]

July 1, 2015

Roadbuilding

Gas tax increases for transportation funding underway in 6 states

The flurry of state gas tax legislation enacted earlier this year now goes into effect for a handful of states across the country, providing an increase in funding for much-needed transportation projects. Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Vermont are all experiencing some bump in the state gas taxes collected. Idaho is the highest, at […]

July 1, 2015

Roadbuilding

Oregon’s $343.5 million transportation funding legislation effort stalls

Transportation funding legislation that would have raised gas taxes and motor vehicle fees to generate roughly $200 million for road and bridge projects failed to even arrive on the Oregon general assembly floor for a vote last week. Total funding including other programs would have reached $343.5 million. “Everyone worked hard. We made a lot […]

June 30, 2015

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT chief meets with group to discuss lack of minority contractors hired

An Illinois group recently met with Illinois Transportation Secretary Randall Blankenhorn to discuss the lack of minorities hired for construction contracts. KWQC reported that the group, led by the Rev. Dwight Ford of Grace City Church in Moline, is tied to a monthly meeting called “Critical Mass” where community members discus challenges and specifically the few […]

June 30, 2015

Roadbuilding

Next round of Texas Prop 1 transportation projects approved for $239 million

The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) has approved 15 projects reaching $239 million as part of the fourth round of the Proposition 1 program, bringing the total to 75 projects projected at $662 million. There are 200 projects planned. The third round included 28 projects at a total of $203 million. “The commission and the Texas […]

June 30, 2015

Roadbuilding

Wisconsin DOT has a new app to keep drivers informed on road conditions

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation just launched a new smart phone application to let drivers know about the road conditions across the state. The app, called 511 Wisconsin, is free and is available now on both Apple and Android devices, according to WKOW in Madison. The app updates Wisconsin commuters on crashes, traffic delays, road closures, […]

June 30, 2015

Roadbuilding

Delaware approves bare minimum road funding after highway bill fails in legislature

Delaware’s road funding system might have a six-year deficit of $780 million, but it won’t be getting a reprieve from state lawmakers this year. The state’s Bond Bill Committee passed a $127 million capital project budget Friday for 2016 that doesn’t provide funding for new paving projects, municipal street aid or new community transportation fund […]

June 29, 2015

Roadbuilding

New Jersey DOT projects first regional winners of the 2015 America’s Transportation Awards competition (PHOTOS)

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has been awarded the first regional awards for the 2015 America’s Transportation Awards competition for two projects in the Best Use of Innovation and the Quality of Life/Community Development categories. Co-sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of […]

June 29, 2015

Roadbuilding

NAPA Sustainability Conference set for Oct. 13-14 in Portland, Oregon

The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) 2015 Asphalt Sustainability Conference, scheduled for Oct. 13-14 in Portland, Oregon, will provide discussions on both applications and effective measurements for sustainability of asphalt. Measuring the impacts of sustainability in asphalt pavements is where the true future of sustainable paving lies with contractors. “The upcoming challenges for contractors, going forward,” […]

June 29, 2015

Roadbuilding

$55 million in Arkansas transportation construction projects on hold due to HTF uncertainty

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has pulled six projects valued at $55 million from its opening bid for July 21 because the department has doubts it will receive federal reimbursements from the Highway Transportation Fund. Counting this setback, AHTD has withdrawn a total of 75 projects from bid openings this year, representing […]

June 26, 2015

Roadbuilding

Full Senate Appropriations Committee approves transportation, HUD bill making it available for full Senate consideration

The Senate Committee on Appropriations in a 20-10 vote approved the FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill that had been given the nod by subcommittee earlier this week. The full Senate will now consider the bill. “The American economy relies on the effectiveness of our infrastructure, which makes this legislation important,” […]

June 26, 2015