Tag: Better Roads News: Page 10

Roadbuilding

Tests show effectiveness of police cruisers’ flashing blue lights in freeway work zones

Florida DOT tests in both Daytona Beach and Gainsville both say yes. See the stipulations and test results here on Equipment World.

June 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

NTSB report on Ariz. Uber death finds operator “relied on” for braking driverless car; emergency braking system was disabled

According to the NTSB report, despite being in computer mode, the Uber car's automatic braking system was disabled and is did not have a driver alert system.

June 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Ga. making progress but still faces big funding needs for aging infrastructure

As population and congestion grow through all parts of Georgia, infrastructure is taking a big hit with more and more people on the road.

June 1, 2018

Roadbuilding

Cracks in Miami bridge were documented 19 days before deadly collapse

Before the bridge fell, the lead engineer on the project called state officials saying cracking had been seen on the north end. Details here on Equipment World.

May 29, 2018

Roadbuilding

Neb. begins major projects on I-80 in Grand Island, US-136 west of Auburn

The first project is set to begin June 4 on I-80 in the Grand Island area and the second will start one week later on June 11th west of Auburn on US-136.

May 28, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA scholarships will help 13 children of highway workers who were hurt or permanently disabled

These 13 are children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job. The ARTBA scholarship will help them to continue their education.

May 25, 2018

Roadbuilding

New poll: Majority of Americans say Trump isn’t paying enough attention to infrastructure

According to a new poll by Monmouth, 55% Americans say President Trump is not giving enough attention to the country’s transportation infrastructure.

May 24, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA honors Terracon Consultants of Kansas and HCSS of Texas for civic contributions

The ARTBA awards recognize extraordinary programs that benefit and improve the quality of life in the community. Click for details on these achievements.

May 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

Higher gas prices won’t keep near-record number of Americans from Memorial Day travel; delays could triple

INRIX, in collaboration with AAA, predicts drivers will experience the greatest amount of congestion on Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25 in the afternoon.

May 17, 2018

Technology

For truck fleet managers, new Azuga DashCam transmits a visual snapshot of driving incidents, driver behavior

The new Azuga DashCam shows fleet managers what happened before, during, & after an incident triggered by hard breaking, sudden acceleration, & hard cornering.

May 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Fuel prices could hit four-year highs this summer

Regular gasoline is predicted to average almost $3.00 which would be the highest average "summer price" for gasoline in four years, AASHTO reports. Details here.

May 15, 2018

Roadbuilding

AEM, equipment industry leaders head to D.C. to demand infrastructure bill

AEM, along with the NAPA and NSSGA, increase advocacy during national Infrastructure Week to help bring a transformative infrastructure bill to fruition.

May 14, 2018