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Colorado DOT fires director of audits amid embezzlement allegations

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has fired Chris Wedor, its director of audits, amid embezzlement accusations, according to a report by The Denver Post. The newspaper says a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into Wedor could involve the use of purchasing cards CDOT employees use to pay expenses related to travel and office […]

January 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA issues final rules on performance measures for road and bridge conditions

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released two final rules that define “new performance measures to improve the condition of the nation’s roads and bridges and assess travel reliability, congestion and emissions at a national level.” FHWA says the rules ask states to: Account for air quality improvement by establishing performance targets Create greater transparency and […]

January 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Tenn. Governor unveils IMPROVE Act for transportation project updates

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has released a legislative proposal aimed at improving the state’s transportation network to bolster future job growth, while cutting taxes on food and manufacturing. The proposal is dubbed the IMPROVE Act, also known as “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy.” “Under the conservative fiscal leadership of the […]

January 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

ARTBA seeks nominations for “Helping Hand” Award program

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is seeking nominations for its third annual “Helping Hand” Award program run by its Transportation Development Foundation. The awards program recognizes “organizations within the transportation industry that have exceptional strategic philanthropic programs that strengthen, build, improve the quality of life and make a positive difference in their […]

January 20, 2017

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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision allows South Mountain Freeway work to continue

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Gila River Indian Community’s motion for an injunction pending appeal to stop the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Work can now proceed on the South Mountain Freeway “while an appeal by freeway opponents is pending before the 9th Circuit in San Francisco,” says the Arizona […]

January 19, 2017

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Penn., Ohio, Michigan groups form Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated vehicle tech

Transportation agencies from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan have formed the Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated and connected vehicle initiatives. “I’m excited for us to continue our efforts in fostering safe and effective development of this technology,” Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards says. “This multi-state partnership not only offers fantastic collaboration […]

January 19, 2017

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ARTBA report identifies regulatory reforms seen as key to Trump administration

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has released a report identifying 20 federal policies and regulations it sees as key for the incoming Trump administration to address in coming years. The association says some of these are “hindering the ability to complete transportation improvement projects efficiently, safely, in a timely manner and in […]

January 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

New ASTM standard on recycling concrete helps boost sustainable construction

According to ASTM International, its new standard on recycling returned fresh concrete, C1798, Specification for Returned Fresh Concrete for Use in a New Batch of Ready-Mixed Concrete, will help manufacturing plants better support sustainable construction practices. Developed by ASTM’s C09 committee on concrete, the new standard covers process, verification, and record-keeping procedures for concrete recycling. “Quite simply, this standard […]

January 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT awards 25 contracts valued at $54.3 million for January

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for January has awarded 25 contracts valued at $54.3 million, with the majority (73 percent) dedicated to road surfacing and maintenance work. Thirteen of the awarded contracts, valued at $39.9 million, will involve resurfacing and maintenance of 170 miles of state highways, bringing the fiscal year 2017 total in […]

January 18, 2017

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Minnesota DOT releases final versions of 20-year capital, multimodal plans

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has released the final versions of its 20-year policy and highway capital investment plan, which indicates $39 billion will be needed over that 20-year period, as well as statewide multimodal plan. MnDOT’s Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan finds there will be an $18 billion “gap between system needs and […]

January 18, 2017

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USDOT: Investment needed to improve transportation infrastructure up 3.4% to $836 billion

A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation finds there is a $836 billion investment backlog of projects needed for the country’s transportation infrastructure. “We have an infrastructure system that is fundamental to the nation’s economic health, and it needs greater attention and resources,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “Improving our nation’s roads, bridges, […]

January 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT releases $10.9 billion five-year capital plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has released its $10.9 billion, five-year capital plan for fiscal years 2017-2021 covering highways, bridges, public transportation and bicycle and pedestrian needs. “The Department has leveraged state and federal resources to advance one of our largest construction programs in recent years,” says CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker. “Investment in […]

January 17, 2017