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DRIVE Act aims to support Highway Trust Fund by limiting spending to roads and bridges

Five Republican congressmen have proposed a legislative effort to support the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) without increasing gas taxes primarily by limiting spending only to federal highway and bridge projects. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Congressman Jim Jordon (R-Ohio), Congressman Justin Amash (R-Mich.), Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.), and Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced the Developing Roadway […]

March 24, 2015

Roadbuilding

Move Seattle pushes for $900 million to fund city transportation projects

Move Seattle, a 10-year transportation plan encompassing transit, walking, biking, and freight, will require a $900 million levy paid through property taxes, according Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s “vision” proposal. “Move Seattle will help us meet current demands while working toward future needs as Seattle continues to grow,” the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) said. “Move […]

March 24, 2015

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT sets strategic blueprint for the next 25 years

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) March 19 officially adopted the 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan (STP)—a plan officials say outlines the department’s “needs and strategic actions” during the next 10 and 25 years. “The 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan serves as an excellent starting point for moving CDOT into the position of becoming the best DOT in […]

March 24, 2015

Roadbuilding

Highway Trust Fund inaction would cost Mississippi jobs, long-term road and bridge projects

As part of a growing list of fallout amid uncertainty about the Highway Trust Fund, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) says it will have to shift its focus to “system preservation” rather than new highway and bridge projects if Congress does not take action. “If Congress doesn’t address long-term infrastructure needs, our transportation network […]

March 23, 2015

Roadbuilding

FHWA: Americans drove more than 3 trillion miles in 2014

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says Americans drove slightly more than 3 trillion miles last year, which represented the second-highest amount in the 79 years that this data has been collected and the highest amount since 2007. The agency’s monthly “Traffic Volume Trends” report indicated Americans drove 3.015 billion miles in […]

March 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

Ohio DOT launches construction season at Opportunity Corridor

The Ohio Department of Transportation began its construction season March 16 at the northern section of Opportunity Corridor that will connect Interstate 490 and University Circle near Cleveland, according to a report by the The Plain Dealer. New bonds totaling $1 billion from the Ohio Turnpike will fund the corridor. “It’s one of the most […]

March 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

Ground broken on Indiana’s $400 million “Major Moves 2020” transportation projects

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence recently broke ground to symbolically begin work on the “Major Moves 2020” construction program, representing a $400 million bump in funds to expand lanes on certain sections of the states interstates. “Roads mean jobs, and Major Moves 2020 will further enhance Indiana’s reputation as the ‘Crossroads of America,’ ” Pence said. “When […]

March 17, 2015

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT partners with college on Highway Construction Pre-Apprenticeship certification

The Arizona Department of Transportation is partnering with Gateway Community College to offer a Highway Construction Pre-Apprenticeship certification program beginning March 23. The program is being offered through ADOT’s Business Engagement and Compliance Office and is funded through the Federal Highway Administration. The program ends May 7. “This outreach program has a specific purpose to […]

March 17, 2015

Roadbuilding

DOT crews begin process of patching winter’s wrath felt by Mississippi roads

Work is presently underway by Mississippi Department of Transportation to repair potholes in roads damaged by an unusual foe to highways in the south—winter weather. “Our crews will be working to repair potholes caused by the recent winter weather as quickly as possible,” said MDOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath. “The weather is a major factor […]

March 17, 2015

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway committee approves funding up to $993 million for Route 53/120 project

A committee formed by the Illinois Tollway (IT) approved funding recommendations that could generate between $745 million and $993 million for the Illinois Route 53/120 extension project. According to an IT release, the committee, convened by the tollway for the project, also recommends IT proceed with studies covering the environmental and engineering aspects of the project, […]

March 16, 2015

Roadbuilding

Mississippi DOT announces Pittman as new roadway design engineer

Richard Pittman is the new Roadway Design division engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transporation. MDOT announced the appointment, stating the Jackson native will work with a new assistant in parsing out responsibilities to employees in the Roadway Design division.   The division is responsible for “the design and preparation of plans for construction of […]

March 16, 2015

Roadbuilding

As highway reauthorization hearing nears, ARTBA proposes 15-cent gas tax increase for 10-year funding

A proposal dubbed “Getting Beyond Gridlock” by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) would raise $401 billion for highway and mass transit capital investments via a 15-cents-per-gallon increase in federal gas and diesel fuel taxes. The proposal comes less than a week before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee holds a hearing on “reauthorizing” federal surface […]

March 13, 2015