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Report: Interstate beset by congestion, coronavirus-related funding shortfalls
There’s little good news for the U.S. interstate highway system, which turns 64 years old this year. Beleaguered by traffic, congestion and too little funding, the system is unable to meet the demands placed on it, says a new report released by the highway advocacy group TRIP. In addition, the dramatic decrease in vehicle travel […]
July 17, 2020
Roadbuilding
Dave Kearby to lead TRIP as executive director
Dave Kearby is the new executive director of national transportation research nonprofit TRIP. He replaces Will Wilkins, who retired this year after 36 years of service at TRIP – 33 of which were as executive director. Kearby served as Central District manager for the Associated General Contractors of Washington for more than a decade and […]
February 17, 2020
Roadbuilding
Kenneth Wert of Haskell Lemon Construction named TRIP chairman
Kenneth K. Wert, chairman of Oklahoma-based Haskell Lemon Construction Company, has been elected to lead TRIP, a nonprofit national transportation research firm. Wert will serve as chairman of the TRIP board. He joined the board in 2012 and was appointed to its executive committee in 2016. His father, Peter K. Wert, has served on the […]
January 27, 2020
Roadbuilding
Report: 30% of Ala. roads in rough shape, 7% of bridges deficient; funds lacking
A large portion of major roads and highways in Alabama are in poor or mediocre condition. Funds are lacking to address the issue. Read more on Equipment World.
March 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
TRIP: Poor roads and bridges, traffic jams costing N.Y. drivers $24.8B a year
28% of the local and state roads in New York are in poor condition; 21% are mediocre, and 10% of the bridges (at least 20 feet long) are in poor condition.
November 29, 2018
Roadbuilding
TRIP: 12% of New Orleans area bridges structurally deficient
A TRIP report states that several bridges in the New Orleans area are structurally deficient. Check out the details of the report here on Equipment World.
November 2, 2018
Roadbuilding
After the Boom: N.D. faces $2.5B funding shortfall for transportation projects
According to key findings in a report from TRIP, North Dakota faces a $2.5B shortfall in transportation funding needed to improve infrastructure in the state.
October 22, 2018
Roadbuilding
Report: One-third of major U.S. urban roads deteriorated, work backlog growing as traffic increases
As urban roads continue to deteriorate and vehicle traffic increases, governments are looking for solutions to keep roads in good conditions. Learn more here.
October 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
TRIP: Driving on deficient roads carries $6.8B price tag for Wisc. drivers
TRIP has released information showing that driving on deteriorating and congested roads is costing Wisconsin drivers $6.8B each year. Learn more today.
September 20, 2018
Roadbuilding
Bad roads cost Calif. drivers $61B a year, TRIP research shows
According to research conducted by TRIP, California transportation infrastructure costs drivers $61B each year. Get the details on Equipment World.
August 20, 2018
Roadbuilding
Rough, congested roads and bridges cost Ohio drivers $12 billion annually
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Ohio motorists a total of $12 billion statewide annually.
June 25, 2018
Roadbuilding
TRIP: Ga. making progress but still faces big funding needs for aging infrastructure
As population and congestion grow through all parts of Georgia, infrastructure is taking a big hit with more and more people on the road.
June 1, 2018
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