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7 states get $9.7 million for congestion relief
Seven states will receive more than $9.7 million as part of a national program to encourage innovative strategies to relieve congestion, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). California, Florida, North Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia and Washington received grants for 10 projects under the FHWA’s Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP). “Value pricing” refers to varying […]
August 6, 2010
Safety
FHWA wants standards to make roadway markings brighter
To further improve roadway safety by making pavement markings brighter and easier to see, Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Victor Mendez has proposed to establish the first-ever standards for maintaining the reflectivity of centerlines, lane lines and edge lines on all roads used by the public. “Safety is our highest priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray […]
May 25, 2010
Roadbuilding
LaHood awards nearly $10 million in training grants for minority, women-owned businesses
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $9.9 million in grants to provide training and other services to minority- and women-owned businesses in 33 states to help them compete for highway contracts. “The U.S. Department of Transportation has an excellent history of reaching out to small businesses owned by women, veterans and minorities,” said LaHood […]
February 25, 2010
Roadbuilding
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
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