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Trump pushes Congress on infrastructure package

President Donald Trump has asked Congress to more forward on his $1 trillion infrastructure package, but the administration has signaled that it might end up being a larger amount, and it may be released earlier, according to The Hill. “We’re talking about a very major infrastructure bill for $1 trillion, perhaps even more,” Trump said during […]

April 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT adds mobile functionality to Getting Around Illinois website

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com to be more mobile-friendly. The site first launched nearly 10 years ago. “We are very excited to provide this new-and-improved resource for travelers,” says Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “GettingAroundIllinois.com is a great place to get important information—from winter road conditions to construction site locations to […]

April 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

I-85 collapse first responders visit White House

Members of the Georgia State Patrol, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and Atlanta Police Department met with President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at the White House last week in recognition of their efforts during the I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta March 30. “Mr. President, beside you and around you are true heroes of […]

April 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Delaware DOT adds interactive project map, other features to mobile app

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has added an interactive project map, street light outages reporting and DMV driver license practice test to its mobile app. “Our free mobile app has been downloaded nearly 60,000 times and is a great resource for anyone traveling around Delaware. We continue to add new features to the app […]

April 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

BTS provides quarterly update to National Transportation Statistics guide

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released its quarterly update to the National Transportation Statistics (NTS) guide. The NTS includes more than 260 tables of national data, with this quarterly release providing updates to 36 of those. These updates include: Transportation System  – System Mileage Within the United States, U.S. […]

April 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Utah DOT announces top 10 highway construction projects for 2017

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released its annual top 10 construction projects for 2017, with the Bangerter Highway, which includes five interchanges, topping the list. UDOT has 180 highway projects on its construction docket for 2017, with a combined value of $1.3 billion. The Bangerter Highway project, which is set to be complete […]

April 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

2018 New York State budget targets $100 billion for infrastructure, creates inspector general for transportation position

The recently approved 2018 fiscal year (FY) New York State budget “supports and expands” $100 billion dedicated to infrastructure and creates a new Office of Inspector General of New York for Transportation. Transportation project highlights of the budget include: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Round II This includes $100 million for Round II of the Downtown Revitalization […]

April 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA provides $9 million for 77 transportation safety improvement projects on tribal lands

The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) is providing $9 million for 77 projects aimed at improving transportation safety on tribal lands. The agency reports reports it received 172 applications from 128 recognized tribes requesting $40.3 million in assistance. “Transportation is a key to accessing opportunity and we are committed to […]

April 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

Tennessee DOT launches new Work Zone safety campaign

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced the launch of a new safety campaign asking motorists to “Work with Us – move over and slow down” for highway workers. TDOT spread the message throughout Tennessee during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 3-7, after three employees died in 2016. “Last year was absolutely tragic for our TDOT family; […]

April 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

I-85 collapse: Georgia DOT offering contractor incentives to complete bridge reconstruction in May

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is offering multiple incentives to contractor C.W. Matthews to complete the reconstruction of the I-85 bridges over Piedmont Road in Atlanta in May. GDOT reported last week it expected the work to rebuild the collapsed sections of I-85 would be finished by June 15. GDOT Director of Construction Marc […]

April 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

Nevada DOT adds roadway information systems to boost safety on U.S. 395

The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun installing “enhanced information systems” to U.S. 395 in the North Valleys region in an effort to improve traffic safety and mobility. The installation of technologies such as new roadway signage, ramp meters and wrong-way drive detection systems will continue through early 2018, NDOT says, and will require “periodic” […]

April 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

Construction worker rescued after fall from Tappan Zee Bridge

A construction worker injured his ankle when he fell while working in a hard-to-reach area under the span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge April 7, the lohud Journal News reports. The man, whose identity had not been released, was installing electrical systems in a catwalk at Pier 38 on the Westchester side of the […]

April 13, 2017