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California allocates $236 million for 40 transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $236 million for 40 transportation projects across the state. “Allocations like those made today help Caltrans continue to invest in, maintain and modernize California’s transportation system,” says California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Malcom Dougherty. “Each of these projects is an opportunity to improve safety, access and mobility […]

December 13, 2016

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT uses remote-monitoring system to manage Maricopa traffic in real time

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has added a wireless communication system on Arizona 347 in Maricopa that allows technicians in Phoenix to keep an eye on traffic conditions and rework the time of signals and lights to keep traffic flowing efficiently.   “We’re working to make the best use of the existing road through […]

December 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

Mississippi DOT opens I-20 railroad overpass replacing insufficient structure

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has opened a new railroad overpass on Interstate 20 west in Hinds County, replacing a low-sufficiency-rated bridge the department says had become a danger to motorists. T.L. Wallace Construction began the $12 million project in spring 2015. “The old bridge was built in 1953, and its construction had outgrown […]

December 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

NCDOT’s Mansfield receives national vegetation management award

The National Roadside Vegetation Management Association (NRVMA) has presented its Turney Hernandez Award of Excellence to the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Pat Mansfield. Mansfield is the roadside environmental engineer for the department’s Division One area, covering 14 counties in the northeastern section of the state. NRVMA honored Mansfield for her “dedication and success […]

December 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

Delaware DOT opens state’s first diverging diamond interchange

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has opened the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at SR 1 and Route 72 after construction began in May. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a design that is useful in high-traffic areas. They can cut down on congestion, improve safety, and move traffic […]

December 9, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT seeks applicants for Beyond Traffic Innovation Centers

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applicants to create a network of “centers” using academic activities and programs focused on providing solutions to transportation issues outlined in the “Beyond Traffic” draft report. The report outlines trends in U.S. transportation through the year 2045 and was created as “an invitation to the American public … […]

December 9, 2016

Roadbuilding

Virginia approves $3.3 billion Hampton Roads Crossing expansion

The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a “preferred alternative” for improving traffic on the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel that will widen roughly 12 miles of the interstate from I-664 in Hampton to I-564 in Norfolk. The plan, referred to as Alternative A, will widen roughly 12 miles of I-64 to six lanes and will […]

December 9, 2016

Roadbuilding

U.S. drivers surpass 2.4 trillion miles for first 9 months of 2016

The latest Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data shows vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. passed 2.4 trillion miles through September this year and is 3 percent higher than the same period last year. The moving 12-month total reached 3.2 trillion miles, according FHWA’s most recent Traffic Volume Trends report. In September alone the VMT was […]

December 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Green lights boost visibility of Michigan DOT winter maintenance vehicles

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in addition to multiple county road commissions and municipalities, have added green lights to roughly 70 percent of winter maintenance vehicles to improve visibility to motorists. The lights will either be flashing, rotating or oscillating, and aim to reduce crashes. MDOT says studies show shades of green are more […]

December 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

PacTrans receives $14 million from USDOT for mobility research

The Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) has received a $14 million grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the department’s recent University Transportation Centers (UTC) grants program recipients. PacTrans is one of 10 regional UTCs in the U.S. and covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The University of Washington […]

December 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

PennDOT secretary Richards receives 2 international business awards

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards has been recognized as Female Innovator of the Year and Female Executive of the Year in the government or non-profit category from the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. These international awards, which were represented by 17 countries this year, “recognize outstanding women executives who have led […]

December 7, 2016

Roadbuilding

Mississippi DOT releases 2017-2020 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released its 2017-2020 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that outlines four years of planned transportation projects. “This year, we held several public meetings across the state to allow members of the public to discuss with MDOT representatives and submit their feedback,” says Jeff Ely, MDOT Planning Director. “Public […]

December 7, 2016