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ARTBA sets schedule for LoTrans transportation management and safety virtual conference

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has set its 2015 Local Transportation Management & Safety Virtual Conference (LoTrans) for Nov. 17 from 11 am to 5 pm EST. The program is in its fourth year and there is no charge to register. LoTrans scheduled topics and speakers include: Trends in state and local transportation […]

October 29, 2015

Roadbuilding

ARTBA foundation presents safety awards to Florida, Michigan and Virginia contractors

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has recognized three contractors for worker safety efforts across their programs as part of the group’s Transportation Development Foundation (TDF) Contractor Safety Awards. Presentations were made during ARTBA’s recent national convention in Philadelphia. The awards program is designed to “promote worker safety and health as core values […]

October 8, 2015

Roadbuilding

ARTBA honors Heritage Construction and Materials chairman with Bartlett Award

The chairman of Heritage Construction and Materials in Indianapolis was recently honored for his contributions to highway progress with the George S. Bartlett Award The American Road and Transportation Builders Association announced that Charles F. Potts was the winner of the 84-year-old award September 30 at the organization’s annual convention in Philadelphia. The award is co-sponsored by ARTBA, the […]

October 7, 2015

Roadbuilding

ARTBA names 2015 Transportation Development Hall of Fame honorees

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) named the latest members of its Transportation Development Hall of Fame during its recent national convention in Philadelphia, honoring three individuals. This hall of fame began in 2010 and recognizes those making “extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development” throughout their careers. It honors individuals or families. In […]

October 6, 2015

Roadbuilding

Case, ARTBA to host webinar on lowering total cost of heavy equipment ownership

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association and Case Construction Equipment are co-hosting a webinar covering best practices for reducing the total cost of ownership for heavy equipment. Brad Stemper, Case solutions marketing manager will present “Controlling Construction Equipment Owning and Operating Costs” on Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. EST. Topics to be covered include: […]

September 11, 2015

Roadbuilding

Transportation Construction Coalition evokes Reagan in ads calling for Congress to fix Highway Trust Fund

Members of the Transportation Construction Commission (TCC) continue their promotional efforts to urge Congress to fix the Highway Trust Fund with their latest ad campaign evoking President Ronald Reagan’s philosophy on transportation infrastructure. The group, co-chaired by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and the Associated General Contractors of America, is running a series […]

June 19, 2015

Roadbuilding

House hearing highlights gridlock over gas tax increase despite universal desire for long-term transportation funding

Members of the House Ways and Means committee agreed in their Wednesday hearing on long-term Highway Trust Fund (HTF) financing hearing that action and solutions are needed as soon as possible, but diverged in their thoughts on the methods of providing that funding. In his opening remarks, committee chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) reiterated the need for […]

June 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

ARTBA calls for Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Award nominations

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) seeks nominees for an award to “recognize outstanding public and private sector programs that are helping reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities” in road work zones. ARTBA’s Transportation Development Foundation is looking to recognize nominees in three categories for its 2015 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards. The […]

June 12, 2015

Roadbuilding

Report finds voting for, or against, gas tax increases has little impact on state legislator re-election

An analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) shows members of neither the Republican or Democratic parties have been negatively impacted politically after voting for a gas tax increase used for funding transportation projects. ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC) reviewed voting patterns of legislators in seven states during the last election cycle […]

May 13, 2015

Roadbuilding

ARTBA, APTA aim Highway Trust Fund ad campaign at legislative leaders

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) are running 30-second radio ad spots aimed at legislative leaders urging them to “stop playing games with the federal transportation funding and find a permanent solution for the federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF).” The associations say the ads are running […]

May 11, 2015

Roadbuilding

ARTBA Highway Trust Fund campaign urges social media, phone calls, and email efforts to reach Congress

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has launched a digital media campaign designed to “amplify the voices of the transportation design and construction industry” via social media, phone calls, and email to urge Congress to act on the continued funding of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Two bipartisan bills designed to address HTF […]

April 20, 2015

Roadbuilding

Associations rally for long-term highway funding bill during World of Asphalt

Leaders from five road and bridge building-related trade associations held a rally for World of Apshalt and AGG1 attendees pushing for more support and activism for a long-term highway funding bill. Leaders from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), the National Asphalt and Pavement Association (NAPA), and […]

March 23, 2015