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Roadbuilding

FHWA’s Transportation Incident Management graduates 200,000th emergency responder

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has graduated the 200,000th emergency responder from its Transportation Incident Management (TIM) training program, a four-year-old system aimed at improving the safety of first responders working at highway crash scenes. “This training is vital to the men and women who arrive at the scene of a highway crash who often […]

August 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

MAASTO recognizes 5 state DOTs in America’s Transportation Awards

The Mid America Association of Transportation Officials (MAASTO) has recognized the state departments of transportation for Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin for excellence in transportation projects as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards. The awards were presented at MAASTO’s annual meeting in Minneapolis. Eight state DOTs entered 17 projects in the contest. Winning […]

August 11, 2016

Roadbuilding

Schultz Corp. completes bridge replacement in just 9 days for Conn. DOT

Schultz Corporation of Terryville, Connecticut, was recently able to complete a bridge project for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) in Middlefield in just nine days using accelerated bridge techniques (ABC). CTDOT says the project involved replacing a bridge built in 1920 with a 12-foot wide by 6-foot high precast concrete box culvert and joined […]

August 11, 2016

Roadbuilding

Roger Millar named Washington State DOT director

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Roger Millar as secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). He had been serving as acting secretary since February and previously held the position of deputy secretary. “Roger has proven to be a well-respected leader with an impressive ability to bring people together and find sensible solutions […]

August 11, 2016

Roadbuilding

Ground broken on Corpus Christi’s U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project

Officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to symbolically begin the U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in Corpus Christi, Texas, a project that will be the longest precast concrete cable-stayed span in the U.S. once completed. The project is estimated to be finished in 2021, cost $930 million and will feature six lanes with shoulders. […]

August 11, 2016

Roadbuilding

Underwater bridges might soon become a reality in Norway

In Norway’s western region, the towns of Kristiansand in the south and Trondheim in the north are connected by Highway E39, a 683.5-mile highway that takes 21 hours to traverse because it crosses seven major fjords, as well as several other smaller fjords, channels, and inlets that can only be crossed by ferries or helicopter. So, City Metric reports, Norway is looking at constructing underwater […]

August 10, 2016

Roadbuilding

Providence to use Silver Spring Starfish IoT Service for smart streetlights program

Providence, Rhode Island, is partnering with Silver Spring Networks’ Starfish Internet of Things (IoT) service on the city’s streetlight management system in connected 17,000 LED streetlights to modernize and economize its lighting infrastructure. The city can later use the Starfish program for other applications, including smart traffic controls, parking, water, gas and electricity management, environmental […]

August 10, 2016

Roadbuilding

N. Carolina DOT reports record response to 10-year transportation plan

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) says it received “record” response to its call for public participation on its 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program planning, citing a combination of an online survey tool and regional meetings for the interactions. “We know people are busy, and it’s not always possible or convenient to attend meetings,” […]

August 10, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT recognizes PennDOT as ‘model’ for highway project innovation

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) leaders recently honored the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for being a “model” for the country “in using state-of-the-art technologies” on highway projects. Deputy Transportation Sec. Victor Mendez and Federal Highway Administrator Gregory Nadeau recognized the agency during PennDOT’s Innovation Showcase in Harrisburg. “For many […]

August 9, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT hires Jackie DeWolfe as Director of Sustainable Mobility

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has named LivableStreets Alliance Executive Director Jackie DeWolfe as its new Director of Sustainable Mobility. “We believe Jackie’s experience promoting bicycling, walking, and public transit across the Commonwealth will be valuable to MassDOT as we work to integrate new designs into traditional road projects and strengthen our communities by […]

August 9, 2016

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT receives Gordian’s 2015 Harry H. Mellon Award of Excellence

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has received the 2015 Harry H. Mellon Award of Excellence in Job Order Contracting from the Gordian Group for repairs on U.S. 89A after the House Rock flash flood last year. The Gordian Group has presented the award each year since 2007. It honors those “who work hard on […]

August 9, 2016

Roadbuilding

Iowa DOT asks for public comment on future of state’s transportation

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking comments from the public on its Iowa in Motion 2045 long-range transportation plan. The agency in February asked for public feedback on investment categories and strategies for transportation projects. Iowa DOT used the comments to help create the “overall system vision and the types of investments […]

August 9, 2016