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$450 billion omnibus spending bill passed; core highway program receives $41.07

Included in the $450 billion omnibus spending bill passed by the House on Dec. 10, a $67.9 billion Transportation-HUD spending bill lead the six-bill package. The House voted 221 to 202 in support of the bill, however, with the majority of Republicans opposing it, according to the Washington Watch report from the National Stone, Sand […]

December 16, 2009

The Top 50 ‘Smart Transportation Solutions’

From the seven North Carolina bridges replaced in 45 days to the Utah highway that reduced commuters’ drive time from 42 to 16 minutes, a new report released by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) highlights 50 projects nationwide that showcase smart transportation solutions by state transportation departments. The report, “Smart […]

November 12, 2009

Highway investment hits $20 billion

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) crossed the $20 billion mark in approved obligations for highway, road and bridge projects this week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today. Of the $26.6 billion available for federal highway and bridge projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), more than 75 percent has now been obligated. […]

November 3, 2009

Regional surface transportation meetings planned for December: Nashville, Newark, Chicago, L.A.

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) will host four one-day regional meetings in December in Nashville, Newark, Chicago and Los Angeles. The sessions will feature federal legislative and regulatory reports and discussions on key regional transportation projects. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are eager to move forward on a long-term surface transportation authorization investment bill, […]

October 22, 2009

Florida Contractor Leo Vecellio named ARTBA Foundation chairman

Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Vecellio Group, Inc., has been elected chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) Board of Trustees. The announcement was made during the association’s national convention, held Oct. 6-9 in Charleston, S.C. Vecellio has been involved with […]

October 14, 2009

Even with stimulus, some states being asked to tighten their belts

Looks like even with the stimulus, some states are going to have to tighten their belts when it comes to transportation funding. Doesn’t seem to make much sense, does it? I thought the stimulus was supposed provide MORE money to allow states to let projects that might not have otherise been funded. According to a […]

October 13, 2009

LaHood Kicks Off Program to Get More Women Working in Transportation

U.S. Secretary of Transportation is encouraging women to pursue careers in the transportation industry. In late September, LaHood announced the launch of the pilot Entrepreneurial Training and Technical Assistance Women and Girls Program. The new program, managed by a partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Spelman College, is part of a broader effort, led by the White House, to ensure that federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls.

October 1, 2009

LaHood Kicks Off Program to Get More Women Working in Transportation

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is working to get women on the move – literally. In what seems to be a predominantly male-dominated industry, there is now a national push to encourage young women to pursue careers in science, engineering, and technology and to help them achieve their goals. In late September, LaHood announced the […]

September 24, 2009

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California gets $85 million for 53 transportation projects statewide

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $85 million for 53 transportation projects statewide, including $5 million in federal economic stimulus funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The remaining $80 million in allocations came from assorted transportation accounts funded by state and federal dollars. California leads the nation with […]

August 13, 2009

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