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Caltrans eyes using SolaRoad solar panels in roadway projects to generate sustainable energy

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to “explore” the use of solar panels in roadway projects as a means of producing sustainable energy through transportation infrastructure. Caltrans director Malcolm Dougherty signed a letter of intent with Vice Governor Elisabeth Post of the Province of Noord-Holland (Netherlands) to “discuss capabilities, possibilities and information exchange” on […]

March 31, 2016

Roadbuilding

RIDOT to replace century-old Shippee Bridge, restore historic Clarence L. Hussey Memorial Bridge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is undertaking two major bridge projects—one being a complete replacement project and another involving restoration work on a historically significant bridge. RIDOT plans to replace the Shippee Bridge in Burrillville, currently listed as structurally deficient, using accelerated construction techniques that include precast box beams assembled off site and […]

March 31, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT to hold webinar on New York connected vehicle pilot program

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is conducting a webinar April 1 on the New York City Department of Transportation’s (NYCDOT) connected vehicle pilot program. This is the first in a series of three webinars on the program and will cover the “Concept of Operations” phase. The webinar will cover issues to be addressed at […]

March 31, 2016

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco updates F1000 pavers with center auger drive option, tunnel extension

Atlas Copco has updated is Dynapac F1000 series pavers launching the F1000W wheeled model and F1000T tracked model, with a center auger drive system option and a hydraulic tunnel extension system. The wheeled model was on display at the 2016 World of Asphalt in Nashville. The center auger drive offers a 6-inch-wide chain box and 17-inch diameter flights, […]

March 30, 2016

Roadbuilding

Watch 2 years of ongoing St. Croix Crossing construction in this MnDOT time-lapse

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has done a great job of documenting ongoing construction of the St. Croix Crossing, a 3,200-foot bridge that will connect Minnesota and Wisconsin over the St. Croix River. The bridge construction project began in April 2013 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2017. Numerous videos and photos […]

March 30, 2016

Roadbuilding

FHWA to provide states with $15 million in grants to test alternative transportation funding

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced $15 million in grants for fiscal year 2016 available for states to test alternative revenue collection to help fund transportation projects. “What is clear is that more investment in transportation is necessary to prepare for increasing strain on the system in the upcoming decades,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony […]

March 30, 2016

Roadbuilding

Oregon Transportation Commission allocates $196 million in FAST Act funding to 2018-2021 STIP

The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) has approved allocating $196 million in funding from the FAST Act to the states 2018-2021 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The commission approved the 2018-2021 STIP last July, but the additional funding from the FAST Act allowed it to add the new funding to “critical transportation programs.” The funds will […]

March 30, 2016

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway approves 4 construction projects valued at $42.1 million

The Illinois Tollway for March has approved four projects valued at $42.1 million, bringing the contract value for 2016 to $129 million and the Move Illinois program total to $4.3 billion since it began in 2012. “The Illinois Tollway continues to offer opportunities to businesses of all types and sizes to participate in the Move […]

March 30, 2016

Roadbuilding

Topcon launches SmoothRide system for mapping road surfaces at highway speeds

Topcon has launched a vehicle-mounted system for mapping road surfaces for road construction work that allows scanning at highway speeds. The information collected can be used to enhance work for pavers or milling machines for machine control using GNSS with sonic tracer sensor guidance, the company says. Because the SmoothRide system can scan at high […]

March 29, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO survey finds increase in state DOT drone use for inspections, data collection

State departments of transportation are increasing their use of drones for inspections and data collection, providing a direct bottom line result of cost savings, according to a recent report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO found that 17 state transportation agencies have studied the use of drones, while 16 […]

March 29, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT’s BATIC issues best practices report on P3s for transportation funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Build America Transportation Investment Center (BATIC) has released a report aimed at providing best practices for public-private partnerships (P3) and fully explaining how these methods of transportation funding work for project sponsors. BATIC was created to serve as a centralized source for municipalities and states seeking federal transportation knowledge, […]

March 29, 2016

Roadbuilding

California council created to foster transportation innovations

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have signed a charter to create a council aimed at “advocating and overseeing the rapid development of innovations in the transportation sector.” The California State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) was set up to identify strategies, respond to transportation infrastructure challenges and promote innovations […]

March 28, 2016