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Nebraska DOR picks projects for County Bridge Match Program

The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) has selected project proposals for the first round of the County Bridge Match Program, which provides funding to counties for the “innovative replacement and repair of deficient county bridges.” This round provides $4 million to be distributed to 22 proposals in 32 counties and 68 bridges across the state. […]

January 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Ohio’s highest bridge opens to traffic after 6 years of construction

After six years of construction, traffic is once again moving on the Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, a section of Interstate 71 that spans the Little Miami River connecting Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati in Ohio. Limaohio.com reports that state transportation officials expect the project to be completed within the $104 million budget. “The completion of this project will have an […]

January 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Transportation secretary nominee Chao cites safety, private investment, technology in hearing

President-elect Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary nominee Elaine Chao highlighted safety, private investment and technology during her nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 11. Chao previously served as Labor Secretary under George W. Bush and as Deputy Transportation Secretary under George H.W. Bush, so she has a close familiarity with […]

January 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

AASHTO picks Idaho Transportation Department innovation program as prototype

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has selected the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) innovation program as a prototype for other state departments to use. ITD reports AASHTO called Innovate ITD! a “best-in-class process” and the association’s Innovation Initiative committee plans to work with the department to “showcase the innovation” to other […]

January 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Road and bridge conditions cost Montana drivers $794 million per year

Deteriorated conditions, congestion and minimal safety features on roads and bridges are costing Montana motorists $794 million per year ($1,417 per driver) associated with increased vehicle operating costs (VOC), traffic crashes and delays according to a report from The Road Improvement Program (TRIP). TRIP periodically releases state reports such as this one, available at tripnet.org, and […]

January 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

Floodwaters in Calif. wash out part of Alhambra Valley Road

Flooding in California opened up a massive sinkhole causing part of Alhambra Valley Road near Pinole and Richmond, to collapse on Wednesday, NBC Bay Area reports. The YouTube video below shows the rushing floodwaters and the large gap in the road they created. “The Pinole Creek, it runs right through there,” Pinole resident Jeremy Gomez told […]

January 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT to open first diverging diamond interchange outside of metro Atlanta area

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to open the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) outside of metropolitan Atlanta on Jan. 15 at the intersection of I-95 and SR 21 at Exit 109. DDIs, one of a few new alternative interchange designs being implemented in the U.S., eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing […]

January 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

USDOT establishes advisory committee on transportation automation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has formed a new advisory committee tasked with focusing on automation issues across the transportation industry, including automated vehicles and research, policy and regulations. The first meeting will be held Jan. 16. “During my time at the department, we have fostered some of the most significant technological changes to ever […]

January 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

Caltrans creates new position in Chief of Innovation, Risk and Strategic Management

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has named Blair Thompson as its first Chief of Innovation, Risk and Strategic Management, with the goal of streamlining and improving the agency’s performance. “Blair Thompson will be a valuable addition to the Caltrans executive team,” says Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “He will help Caltrans accomplish its strategic goals […]

January 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

ACI promotes Harris to International Marketing Coordinator

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that it has promoted Danielle R. Harris to International Marketing Coordinator, where she will be responsible for conducting research on existing international markets and identify new markets and trends. Harris will also be responsible for coordinating the development of global marketing plans for the international regions to begin implementation of marketing plans. She received her […]

January 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

NACTO releases framework for data sharing by private transportation providers

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has released a framework of principles for data sharing by private transportation providers, such as Uber, to help improve “working relationships” between these entities and cities. NACTO is made up of representatives from 49 major North American cities “formed to exchange transportation ideas, insights, and practices and […]

January 12, 2017

Roadbuilding

USDOT releases Beyond Traffic 2045 final report, names innovation centers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has released the final Beyond Traffic 2045 report emphasizing challenges the U.S. will face in the transportation sector through the year 2045. It’s no surprise the report shows the country’s current transportation system won’t be able to meet the demands of changes in technology, population and climate. “Beyond Traffic started a […]

January 12, 2017