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Virginia’s Toll Relief program to help low income residents with Elizabeth River Tunnels toll costs

Gov. Terry McAuliffe has announced the Toll Relief program for tolls through the Elizabeth River Tunnels, a program aimed at providing assistance for low-income residents in the Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, areas. Elizabeth River Crossings, which operates the Elizabeth River Tunnels, will pay $500,000 a year for 10 years to help offset the cost of […]

October 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

California allocates $244 million in funding for 71 transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission has allocated $244 million in new funding for 71 transportation projects across the state, including $18.5 million from the Active Transportation Program for bicycle and pedestrian projects. The state highway system is getting $87.4 million from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program for 18 projects, including pavement repair, preservation work, […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT launches study of I-95 corridor improvements and economic development

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a $1.13 million study of traffic, safety and transit improvements and economic development potential for the Interstate 95 corridor from Greenwich to North Stonington in reference to multimodal planning programs. “Our goal is to develop a detailed implementation plan that includes conceptual designs, impact assessments, cost estimates, […]

October 25, 2016

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Minnesota, Wisconsin dedicate new $187.5 million Dresbach Bridge

Members of the Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation recently dedicated the new Dresbach Bridge on Interstate 90, which crosses the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin. The $187.5 million project, which began in 2012, involved the reconstruction of the Highway 61/14 and I-90 interchange in addition to the new crossing and old bridge removal. […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

FHWA providing $1 million for S. Carolina roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing $1 million in emergency relief funds to South Carolina to begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The storm caused flooding and wind damage to the state and floodwaters from neighboring North Carolina are expected to cause additional river flooding in the coming days. FHWA […]

October 24, 2016

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USDOT to hold summit on opportunities for DBE, small businesses

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is holding a summit for the disadvantage business enterprise (DBE) and small business community on October 26 at its headquarters to discuss DBE program updates, best practices and on-site prime contractor networking. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be divided into four main […]

October 24, 2016

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Louisiana DOT conducting roundabout safety campaign

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) is conducting a safety campaign highlighting the benefits of roundabouts. Roundabouts are designed to improve safety and traffic flow and are one of many alternative intersections being implemented by departments of transportation across the country. Louisiana has built 30 roundabouts in the state and 100 more have […]

October 24, 2016

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PaveXpress 3.0 updates material cost estimating, layered elastic analysis

The latest update of web-based pavement design tool PaveXpress includes new modules for material cost estimation and layered elastic analysis for pavement structure. Version 3.0 has also been adjusted to work on smartphone screens. PaveXpress was first launched in September 2014 and has more than 15,000 registered users. Pavia Systems developed the tool with support […]

October 21, 2016

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USDOT to create advisory committee for automation in transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is establishing an Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) made up of 15 individuals to help set federal policy for the “development and deployment” of automated transportation technologies. “This committee will help determine how, when, and where automated technology will transform the way we move,” says Transportation Sec. […]

October 21, 2016

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These are the 4 award-winning videos in ARTBA’s 6th annual Student Transportation Video Contest

The four winners of this year’s Student Transportation Video Contest sponsored by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Research and Education Division touched on separate issues impacting transportation infrastructure, covering transit, funding, autonomous vehicles and work zone safety. ARTBA announced the winners during its recent National Convention in Tucson. The contest is held […]

October 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caltrans, Sacramento utility partner on Greenergy renewable resource program

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) have partnered on the city’s Greenergy program to supply the agency with electricity from renewable resources to power traffic signals, highway lighting and buildings in the area. SMUD, the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned electric service provider, is a not-for-profit electric service and is […]

October 20, 2016

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Georgia DOT opens $78 million section of Fall Line Free project

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has opened a $78 million section of the Fall Line Freeway (FLF) Project in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties to traffic. This section of the four-lane roadway connects U.S. 441 and Georgia 24. The project included eight bridges, with one double bridge spanning 1,500 feet across the Oconee River. The […]

October 20, 2016