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Roadbuilding

New research changing how you will build bridges

Eliminating the “end-bump” in construction of bridge approaches … precast deck panels speeding bridge construction … quick seismic retrofits for bridge piers … and how rockets can speed construction of suspension bridges in isolated areas. Each of these topics will change how bridges will be built in the future, and they were among the themes in […]

January 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Tennessee DOT holds contest for best safety message to display on interstates

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is holding its annual contest for motorists and students to develop the best safety message for the dynamic message signs on the state’s interstates. This is the first year the annual contest has allowed student submissions. “Last year’s contest was such a huge success,” says TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. […]

January 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caltrans seeks 5,000 volunteers for road-usage fee study

The California Department of Transportation is looking for 5,000 volunteers for the Road Charge Pilot Program that would look at ways to charge motorists road-usage fees to fund transportation projects. Officials want to make sure volunteers are representative of the “vast geographic and socioeconomic diversity” of California. Signup information is available at www.CaliforniaRoadChargePilot.com. The California Road […]

January 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Washington governor halts Bertha tunneling after sinkhole forms

Bertha didn’t get back to work for long. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has put the brakes on the massive tunnel boring machine once again after a sinkhole formed. According to King 5, Inslee announced on Thursday that the machine boring the tunnel for the new State Route 99 in Seattle had to be halted over safety […]

January 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT commits to accelerating autonomous vehicle safety innovations

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently outlined at the North American International Auto Show several initiatives set for 2016 to remove “potential roadblocks” to integrating technology to improve vehicle safety, mobility and sustainability. Foxx also announced President Obama’s fiscal year 2017 budget proposal would include roughly $4 billion for connected vehicle system pilot programs over a […]

January 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

New Hampshire’s 10-year transportation plan valued at $3.74 billion

Gov. Maggie Hassan has submitted to the New Hampshire House Public Works and Highways Committee a 10-year Transportation Improvement Plan spanning 2017-2026 that would spend $3.74 billion for road, bridge, rail, transit and airport projects and improvements. “A solid and modern transportation infrastructure is critical to the success of our people and businesses, and the […]

January 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

Minnesota continues study on raising speed limit on state 2-lane highways

Minnesota drivers might soon see an increase in the speed limit on state two-lane highways. However state lawmakers aren’t taking the consideration lightly. KDLT reported that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has entered the third of a five-year study on highways across the state to determine if raising the speed limit from 55 to 60 miles […]

January 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

Fan replaces signage on Bowie Street in Austin to honor David Bowie

Some Austin music lovers took street naming into their own hands to honor David Bowie after he died this week, and the Austin Transportation Department is letting them be heroes—but for more than just one day. The Austin American-Statesman reported that signage on Bowie Street near Fifth Street in Austin was replaced by an unknown person […]

January 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

Indiana DOT interactive road and bridge map shows more than 1,700 active projects

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has launched an online interactive map that tracks road and bridge projects across the state, with more than 1,700 active projects visible. INDOT calls the program its interactive investment map and will show trail projects in addition to roads and bridges. The site, which will cover all INDOT, city, […]

January 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

Georgia announces multi-year transportation project plan worth more than $12 billion

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), members of the general assembly and Governor Nathan Deal this week announced a long-term transportation project list valued at more than $12.2 billion dollars and spanning more than 10 years. The plan was made possible, officials say, due to the state’s comprehensivie Transportation Funding Act of 2015. “Through the […]

January 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

Iowa DOT seeks $9.7 million to avoid losing even more staff members

The Iowa Department of Transportation has lost 500 employees since 2011, and the department is asking for $9.7 million to prevent things from getting even more out of hand. The Gazette has reported that Iowa DOT Director Paul Trombino said the funds are need to help keep the department stabilized. Trombino said the state Legislature […]

January 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

California governor proposes annual vehicle fee to fund road construction

California needs more money for its aging roads and bridges, but with so many electric and hybrid vehicle drivers, the state isn’t getting enough funding from fuel taxes to foot the bill. Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed a new plan to try to put more funds back in the transportation budget. According to CBS San Francisco, […]

January 14, 2016