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Roadbuilding

California Transportation Commission allocates $814 million for transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $814 million for 135 transportation projects across the state. The bulk of the funding, $732.7 million, comes from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program for 72 “fix-it-first” projects The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) says these projects will maintain and preserve the state highway system and its supporting […]

August 23, 2016

Roadbuilding

Common Good foretells ‘Transportation Armageddon’ without NYC Gateway Tunnel Project

Common Good, a nonpartisan group that aims to simplify government, has released a video from former “The Daily Show” writer Alex Marino that stresses the need for an expedited permit approval process for the Gateway Rail Tunnel Project in New York City. “The Gateway Project—Saving New York form ‘Transportation Armageddon’ ” spans roughly four minutes […]

August 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

FHWA releases $2 million in emergency relief funds for Louisiana’s flood-damaged roads

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has made $2 million in emergency relief funds available to Louisiana to use for road repairs caused by recent flooding. “These emergency funds will help the state begin repairs immediately so people can access essential services and get the assistance they need,” says FHWA Administrator Gregory Nadeau. “They represent the […]

August 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

BTS releases app for Pocket Guide to Transportation 2016 data

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released an app for the Pocket Guide to Transportation 2016 to allow even quicker access to its database of transportation statistics. “All seven sections—Infrastructure, Moving People, Moving Goods, Performance, Economy, Safety and Environment—plus a new Major Trends section can be found on the app,” […]

August 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT using drone for visual inspection on Gold Star Memorial Bridge

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is planning to use an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for a limited visual inspection of the Gold Star Memorial Bridges August 23. “This is an important step for our agency—the testing of a new technology with the potential to improve results, efficiencies, and safety for the public,” says CTDOT Commissioner […]

August 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

California lawmakers propose $7.4 billion transportation bill with 17-cent gas tax increase

California Assemblyman Jim Frazier and Sen. Jim Beall have filed a $7.4 billion transportation bill that would raise the gas tax by 17 cents per gallon, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times. The plan would also increase the diesel tax by 30 cents per gallon, add an annual fee of $165 for electric vehicles, […]

August 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT honors 3 employees with Director’s Award

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has presented the 2016 Director’s Award, the top staff award the agency gives, to three employees for 2016. The annual award has been given for more than 20 years as a means of recognizing staff members who “exhibit leadership and exemplary public service.” Doug Noble was presented the award […]

August 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Christie issues executive order to free up funds for N.J. transportation projects

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has issued an executive order directing the state treasurer to free up general funds to be used for transportation projects in the wake of the stalemate over funding sources for the state’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). The TTF was only a few days from running out of money following the […]

August 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT marks 100 years of service in August

The origins of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) began 100 years ago August 16, following the Federal Aid Road Act of 1916 that required a state highway department be formed to receive federal funds. The State Highway Department of Georgia was revamped in 1972 to its current name. The agency started out small, but […]

August 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Traffic, deteriorating roads costs California drivers $53.6 billion per year

California motorists are hit with $53.6 billion per year in additional costs due to congested roads and deteriorating road conditions, according to a recent report by The Road Improvement Program (TRIP). “The TRIP report confirms what everyone in California knows: the transportation system in this state is in bad shape,” says Will Kempton, executive director of […]

August 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

Louisiana flooding closes more than 280 state roads, portions of interstates

The flooding in Louisiana August 12-14 led the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) to close more than 280 state roads, as well as portions of Interstate 12 and I-10 in the Baton Rouge and Slidell areas. At one point two main sections of I-12 were closed—eastbound between U.S. 61 and Louisiana 1026 and […]

August 17, 2016

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT picks HNTB for design, engineering on ‘Mixmaster’ interchange replacement

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has chosen HNTB Corporation to lead the design and engineering team charged with studying and recommending replacement options for “The Mixmaster” in Waterbury, also known as the Route 8/Interstate 84 interchange. The project cost is estimated to range from $3 billion to $7 billion depending on the degree of […]

August 17, 2016