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Seven states use technology, innovative solutions to combat extreme winter weather

It’s no secret that extreme winter weather can drive up costs, forcing state transportation departments to think creatively when looking for effective solutions within their budgets. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) President and Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Mike Hancock notes that some DOTs have found solutions to cut costs, […]

December 26, 2013

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ARTBA recognizes three state agencies for innovative programs

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) recognized three statewide programs as models of innovation at its ARTBA Young Executive Leadership Council in San Jose, California, this week. ARTBA presented the TransOvation Awards at the “Dr. J. Don Brock TransOvation Workshop” on October 28. ARTBA notes that the awards recognize “innovative […]

November 1, 2013

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Utah, Missouri honored for America’s top transportation projects

The Utah and Missouri departments of transportation have earned top honors in the 2013 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The American American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) announced the winners Sunday during the association’s annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) earned the America’s Transportation Awards Grand Prize for […]

October 21, 2013

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ARTBA-TDF recognizes safety programs, campaigns, technologies in ‘Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards’

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) presented eight public and private sector organizations with awards for their commitment to promoting safety during the association’s 15th annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” on September 9 at ARTBA’s National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The competition recognizes programs, campaigns and technologies that […]

September 10, 2013

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Top 10 finalists selected for America’s Transportation Awards

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have selected 10 state transportation department projects as finalists in the 2013 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The top 10 projects are: 1.  Dumbarton Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit project: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) – $62.3 million 2.  I-285 […]

September 4, 2013

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Five projects receive southern regional America’s Transportation Awards

Five transportation projects have won awards in the sixth annual southern regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. The competition, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizes transportation projects in three main categories: “Ahead of Schedule,” “Under Budget” and “Best Use of Innovation.” The […]

August 28, 2013

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Six projects receive western regional America’s Transportation Awards

Six transportation projects have won awards in the sixth annual western regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. The competition, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizes transportation projects in three main categories: “Ahead of Schedule,” “Under Budget” and “Best Use of Innovation.” The […]

August 6, 2013

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UDOT uses innovative design to rebuild I-84 overpass

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is using a new bridge-building method involving geosynthetic reinforcement and soil integration to replace an Interstate 84 overpass near Echo Junction, according to a report from Deseret News. UDOT is the first agency in the U.S. to use this innovative technique, which is intended to save time and money for Utah […]

July 11, 2013

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Utah governor names former deputy director as UDOT chief

Utah Governor Gary Herbert named Carlos Braceras as executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), according to the Deseret News. Braceras, who has served for the past 12 years as UDOT deputy director, is replacing former UDOT chief John Njord. As UDOT chief, Braceras will lead the agency’s 1,800 employees and be responsible […]

May 7, 2013

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Landslide closes Utah road

About 12 miles of State Route 14 in Utah used by truckers will be closed for months to make repairs after a recent landslide, the Utah Department of Transportation said. The landslide in southern Utah carrying about 1.5 million cubic yards of rocks and debris destroyed about a quarter-mile of the highway that runs between […]

October 18, 2011

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Asphalt Recycling Section

FDR saves money by eliminating the hauling of base materials involved in removal and replacement full-depth reclamation rejuvenates existing materials to build new road base, New Mexico find success with its first FDR/asphalt emulsion project and hot-in-place recycling are featured.

July 1, 2010

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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