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FHWA, DOTs prepare for traffic challenges during 2017 total solar eclipse

State departments of transportation, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have been preparing for weeks for the traffic challenges that could present themselves during the total solar eclipse that will span the country Aug. 21. About two-thirds of the country will be within one day’s drive of the path of the total eclipse, FHWA […]

August 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT begins I-17 wrong-way vehicle detection installation

Crews with Contractors West Inc. of Mesa began the installation process this week of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) wrong-way vehicle detection and warning system at the interchange of Interstate 17 and Indian School Road in Phoenix. The $3.7 million system, which is the first of its kind in the country, is designed to […]

August 18, 2017

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Georgia transportation board elects new leadership team

The Georgia State Transportation Board has elected its new executive leadership team, including Jamie Boswell as chairman, Ann. R. Purcell as vice chairman and Tim Golden as secretary. Boswell represents the 10th Congressional District and has served on the board for four years, last serving as vice chairman. He is also on five other committees. […]

August 18, 2017

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Trump executive order aims to streamline infrastructure-permitting process

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that aims to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects to quicken the pace of completion of highway and bridge projects across the U.S. Trump has long called for the reduction of regulatory steps for infrastructure projects. In April he spoke at two events stressing this point, […]

August 17, 2017

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AEM poll finds no location divide in Americans’ desire for infrastructure improvements

A poll conducted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in partnership with YouGov finds the majority of Americans in rural, suburban and urban communities feel infrastructure investment will lead to an improved U.S. economy. “The findings underscore the fact that infrastructure connects rural and urban America – both literally and physically,” says AEM President […]

August 17, 2017

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Road safety services provider CalAmp joins Together for Safer Roads

CalAmp, an Internet of Things solutions provider for road safety services, has joined Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a coalition of private sector companies with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries from traffic crashes. CalAmp’s services include including LoJack, CrashBoxx, FleetOutlook and SureDrive. The company was founded in 1981. “Vehicles are a top safety […]

August 17, 2017

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Eight projects from six states win Southern regional America’s Transportation awards

Eight projects from six states were named the top transportation projects in the Southern regional 2017 America’s Transportation Awards. The awards were presented during the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (SASHTO) annual meeting in Norfolk, Virginia. The Mid America regional winners and Northeast regional winners of the America’s Transportation Awards were announced in July, and […]

August 16, 2017

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USDOT, FAA to award $162.3 million in airport infrastructure grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to award $162.4 million in airport infrastructure grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The grants will affect 72 airports in 31 states. “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” says Transportation […]

August 16, 2017

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Michigan DOT recognizes four employees with Director’s Award

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has recognized four employees with its Director’s Award. The honor, established nearly 30 years ago, is the agency’s top award for outstanding service and leadership. Denise Jones was recognized in the officials and administrators category. “She plays a significant role in the annual Call for Project (CFP) program, one […]

August 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

Neal Manufacturing launches retrofitting Generation IV sealcoating pumps

Neal Manufacturing’s new Generation IV sealcoating pumps require less frequent routine maintenance than previous versions and can be retrofitted to existing asphalt trucks. “Customers are continually seeking ways to increase productivity, and once again we listened,” says Jim Farrell, CEO of Neal Manufacturing’s parent company Blastcrete. “Our Generation IV pumps not only check all the […]

August 15, 2017

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MnDOT developing guidance for estimating bridge construction time and costs

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has contracted with WSB & Associates Inc. to begin work on a research project titled “Bridge Construction Time and Costs” aimed at helping the state’s bridge office develop a tool for estimating bridge construction time and costs. MnDOT says the tool would give production rates based on design criteria and […]

August 15, 2017

Roadbuilding

Caltrans holding job fairs to fill 1,100 vacancies

Citing the passage of the SB 1 transportation funding bill, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is holding a series of career fairs to fill more than 1,100 open positions. The agency expects “a workload increase associated with accelerating construction projects and addressing deferred maintenance needs” as a result of the $54 billion measure that […]

August 15, 2017