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Calif. high-speed rail bites the bullet, Texas project still on track
The high-speed rail project in California bites the dust; however, the high-speed rail project in Texas continues. Details on the stories on Equipment World.
February 14, 2019
Roadbuilding
Trump: American roads, bridges should be built with American materials, American hands
The new executive order uses more succinct wording than the previous one, which asked federal agencies to buy American whenever possible.
February 3, 2019
Roadbuilding
Miss. DOT using drones to keep an eye on infrastructure
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is using drones to keep an eye on infrastructure projects in the state, and to help keep drivers safe, LocalMemphis.com reports. Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert explained the importance of drone technology on state roads and bridges, saying âCompared to traditional bridge inspection processes and safety implementations of using employees for [âŚ]
May 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
Bill would divert Pakistan aid funds to U.S. infrastructure
Two House Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.), introduced a bill that would redirect financial aid for Pakistan to the Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure projects in the United States, The Hill reports. Both representatives, members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, explained their bill citing concerns over Pakistanâs relationship with [âŚ]
February 8, 2018
Roadbuilding
Case extends deadline for Dire States Equipment Grant for infrastructure projects to May 18
Case CE has extended the deadline for submissions for the Dire States Equipment Grant to May 18. The program will provide one community $25,000 in free equipment to be used on a âcritical pieceâ of infrastructure in that area. Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District received the first Dire States grant last year. The district, [âŚ]
April 27, 2017
Roadbuilding
Multiple states delaying or canceling transportation projects over highway funding uncertainty
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association reports that four states have canceled or delayed transportation improvement projects due to inaction by Congress in providing for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) beyond the current May 31 funding deadline. Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Wyoming have canceled or delayed roughly $780 million in projects. In addition to [âŚ]
March 26, 2015
Business
Can Texas make high-speed rail work? California canât
For the last few years, Iâve been critical of Californiaâs attempts to link Los Angeles to San Francisco with a high-speed rail line. Itâs not that Iâm reflexively against passenger rail. Itâs just that California is such a political zoo, I donât think they can do anything well when it comes to the bread-and-butter responsibilities [âŚ]
April 1, 2014
Business
D.C. airport metro station tops list of biggest U.S. infrastructure projects
According to Same Day Steel Deck these are the five highest-profile transportation infrastructure projects in the United States. 1. Dulles Transit Extension in Washington, D.C: This $6.2 billion project began in 2008 and has a target completion date of 2016. Itâs purpose is to extend the Washington Metro line to Dulles International Airport and Tysonâs Corner. 2. [âŚ]
March 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
Mica: Streamline all infrastructure projects, âshovel-ready a jokeâ
In response to the Presidentâs announcement to streamline 14 infrastructure projects across the nation in the name of economic stimulus, Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-Fla.) called the announcement a drop in the bucket when the entire infrastructure project process is mired in red tape. Mica released the following statement: âUnfortunately, [âŚ]
October 12, 2011
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Mica: Streamline all infrastructure projects, âshovel-ready a jokeâ
In response to the Presidentâs announcement to streamline 14 infrastructure projects across the nation in the name of economic stimulus, Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-Fla.) called the announcement a drop in the bucket when the entire infrastructure project process is mired in red tape.
October 12, 2011
Roadbuilding
Kirk Landers Editor Emeritus
We donât have a problem designing and building long-life roads and bridges in America; we have a problem with weak-kneed elected officials who donât want to pay for long life roads and bridges in America.
May 9, 2011
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