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Roadbuilding

Oregon DOT partners with Waze on TripCheck.com

The Oregon Department of Transportation is partnering with crowdsourced navigation app Waze’s Connected Citizens Program to add data to its own TripCheck.com traffic tool. ODOT is the latest in a long line of state DOTs partnering with Waze that includes Alabama, Massachusetts,  Louisiana, California, Nebraska, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. “We want to take advantage of new ideas and innovative technology […]

July 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Wisconsin receives $4.15 million in road and bridge emergency repairs from FHWA

The Federal Highway Administration has made available $4.15 million in emergency relief funds to Wisconsin to repair roads and bridges that have been damaged by heavy rains and floods. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker declared a state of emergency in the northern part of the state on July 19 after extensive flooding in Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, […]

July 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT transportation plan open for public comment

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft 2017-2020 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The plan forecasts $7.3 billion will be available one state’s federal-aid highway system and estimates $2.8 billion will be needed for operations and maintenance costs on the federal-aid system. Rural highways in the plan have a […]

July 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT advises motorists sign up for IDOT in Motion construction updates

The Illinois Department of Transportation is recommending motorists in the state sign up for it’s IDOT in Motion email notification system for construction project updates. The summer is a particularly important time for these notifications, as the agency is working on multiple road and bridge projects across the state. Currently, IDOT in Motion has roughly […]

July 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

NAPA honors 10 with Operational Excellence Awards

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) recognized 10 winners and two finalists of its 2015 Operation Excellence Awards during its recent midyear meeting in Seattle. The awards are presented in five categories, including Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation, Community Involvement, Ecological, Outstanding Brochure and Outstanding Website. “NAPA members strive for excellence in constructing high-quality asphalt pavements […]

July 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT to add I-90 fast charging stations for electric vehicles

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) plans to add 50 kW “fast charging” stations for electric vehicles at Interstate 90 service plazas by the end of this year. The agency estimates the stations could provide a charge to 80 percent power in 10-20 minutes depending on the vehicle and its current charge. MassDOT plans to […]

July 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

How DOTs are urging motorists to stop before they Pokemon Go

State departments of transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are pushing mini-campaigns advising motorists to not Pokémon Go and drive, much akin to drinking and driving campaigns. Multiple vehicular accidents have been reported across the country since the app launched two weeks ago, and such incidents have garnered enough attention that these […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Russell Hulin named Oklahoma DOT deputy director

Russell Hulin has been named deputy director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), a position he will hold jointly as chief financial officer of the agency. He has served in the latter capacity since 2013. In addition to these roles, Hulin also is the director of the Finance and Administration divisions, including the branches […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Maryland’s I-270 corridor to get $229.6 million in updates to cut congestion

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a $229.6 million plan to update the Interstate 270 corridor in an effort to relieve congestion on the highway in addition to secondary roads in Montgomery County. Officials say the corridor sees 79,400 vehicles each day on the north end and 261,200 vehicles per day on the end near […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Crane collapses atop Tappan Zee Bridge, shutting down traffic and injuring 5

A crane used in the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge between New York’s Rockland and Westchester counties collapsed atop the old span Tuesday, shutting down traffic traveling on Interstate 87/I-287. No vehicles were struck, but three people were injured while swerving their vehicles to avoid the crane and two workers were hurt, according […]

July 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT field tests Smart Signs system on U.S. 36 in Boulder

The Colorado Department of Transportation began field testing its Smart Signs system this week on U.S. 36 in Boulder in an effort to help drivers “anticipate and prepare for congestion and lane closures” caused by traffic incidents. The testing began July 18 and will continue through July 22. The signs will show real-time incident details […]

July 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Washington, D.C. DOT updates rideDC Trip Planner

The Washington, D.C., District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has updated its rideDC Trip Planner to be more user friendly and to help riders during the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s SafeTrack repair program. The app offers real-time rail and bus arrivals and current bus locations. DDOT says it is map centric and includes a trip […]

July 19, 2016