The Top 50 ‘Smart Transportation Solutions’

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 12, 2009

From the seven North Carolina bridges replaced in 45 days to the Utah highway that reduced commuters’ drive time from 42 to 16 minutes, a new report released by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) highlights ...

What’s your favorite road?

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 11, 2009

Now motorists can show off and discuss their favorite roads and fond memories that go along with trips down those roads. The Asphalt Institute's publication, Asphalt magazine, is launching a new project, FavoriteRoad.com. The new Web site that showcases photos and stories ...

Asphalt Pavement Alliance refutes claims that asphalt prices now match concrete costs

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 11, 2009

The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) is refuting claims by the concrete industry that the cost of asphalt pavements has risen to match the cost of concrete. “Asphalt pavement is the buy of the year," said asphalt producer/contractor Larry Lemon, speaking on ...

Texas Transportation Institute’s Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) program receives award from FHWA and Roadway Safety Foundation

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 11, 2009

The Texas Transportation Institute’s Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) program has been honored with a Roadway Safety Award sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF). This is the third national award for TDS, the ...

Caltrans honored for Strategic Highway Safety Plan

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 10, 2009

The Roadway Safety Foundation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has recognized the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for its Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), a plan to reduce highway fatalities by 20 percent. The SHSP proactively identifies and establishes priorities ...

Regional surface transportation meetings planned for December: Nashville, Newark, Chicago, L.A.

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Oct 22, 2009

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) will host four one-day regional meetings in December in Nashville, Newark, Chicago and Los Angeles. The sessions will feature federal legislative and regulatory reports and discussions on key regional transportation projects. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives ...

Calling at DOTs, contractors and manufacturers: Seeking nominations for the Top Innovations of 2009

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Oct 20, 2009

Every year, hundreds of new products are rolled out in the road and bridge building industry. And some of the equipment and products stand out as innovative and unique, so every year, Better Roads puts together a list of the top ...

Florida Contractor Leo Vecellio named ARTBA Foundation chairman

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Oct 14, 2009

Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Vecellio Group, Inc., has been elected chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) Board of Trustees. The announcement was made during the ...

Even with stimulus, some states being asked to tighten their belts

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Oct 13, 2009

Looks like even with the stimulus, some states are going to have to tighten their belts when it comes to transportation funding. Doesn't seem to make much sense, does it? I thought the stimulus was supposed provide MORE money to allow ...

Highway bill reauthorization delay has slowed projects, perpetuating bad road conditions in U.S.

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Oct 08, 2009

Looks like we're already seeing the effects of Congress' failure to pass legislation reauthorizing SAFETEA-LU. States are reticient to put out jobs for bid because they don't know when or whether they'll have the funding. Oklahoma is one such state. On ...

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