Lots of equipment rental activity in governments
Governments are renting equipment to ensure that critical projects are completed. In the last three months, more than 30 local and state government agencies have rented equipment, according to BidNet....
Executive order: No text messaging while driving
An executive order issued by the White House to prohibit more than four million federal employees from texting behind the wheel is now officially in effect....
Study finds elevated chloride levels in streams, points to road deicing as a culprit
An increase in the use of salt for road deicing over the past two decades may be contributing to increased levels of chloride — a component of salt — in streams and groundwater...
Broadband systems are saving money, one wireless community at a time
Municipal broadband networks have taken on a new meaning since they were first introduced four years ago. Today many cities have turned to broadband networks as a way to automate municipal functions and provide critical access to a number of city workers....
Filtrona Extrusion changes name to Pexco
Filtrona Extrusion, the parent company of Davidson Traffic Control Products, has changed its name to Pexco, the brand name of the company's medical tubing products....
Partnerships aim to boost recycling in California rest areas, beaches and parks
To help celebrate the "America Recycles Day", the Caltrans, the American Chemistry Council and Keep California Beautiful have extended their partnership to cover roadside rest area recycling....
Transportation For America calls on Congress to adopt 'complete streets' program
In the last 15 years, more than 76,000 Americans have been killed while crossing or walking along streets in their communities, according to Transportation For America's "Dangerous by Design" report which urges Congress to include a plan for safer street designs in the federal transportation bill now under consideration....
AASHTO smart transportation report cites 50 model transportation projects
A new AASHTO report highlights 50 projects nationwide that showcase smart transportation solutions by state transportation departments...
Bergkamp doubles office and manufacturing facilities
Salina, Kan.-based Bergkamp has doubled its office and manufacturing facilities to shorten lead times and increase staff capabilities within the pavement preservation industry....
APWA's Congress and Expo sets up shop in Ohio's capital
Public works professionals from around the globe will converge at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, for the 2009 American Public Works Association International Public Works Congress and Exposition....
Street, site and area lighting
Streetscape Solutions catalog showcases a variety of classic aluminum street, site and area lighting fixtures....
Fast-food chain leaves its mark in pothole patches
Louisville, Ky.-based KFC is tackling the pothole problem in its hometown and other U.S. cities....
Bumpy forecast for highway and bridge construction
After three years of steady but modest growth, the U.S. highway and bridge construction market is expected to flatten in 2009, as recent increases in federal highway investment likely will be offset by weakened state and local highway budgets, according to a forecast issued by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)....
Bond turmoil could lead to state cutbacks
The recent turmoil in financial markets may affect the ability of some state and local governments to use bond financing for transportation projects,...
Pavement profiling sensor
Like its predecessor (the RoLine 1110), the new Selcom High Speed RoLine 1130 sensor uses laser-line sensing to capture precise textural information on...
Survey: Stimulus proposals ‘brighten otherwise dim prospects’ for government budgets
In response to the economic downturn, state and local governments and education agencies are tightening their belts. Even so, an economic stimulus package could help generate increases in federal infrastructure spending, 21st century school projects and modernization of government facilities. ...
No shortage of infrastructure projects to jump-start the economy
If the economy needs a shot in the arm, there are loads of road and bridge projects on the drawing board, according to a recent survey of state departments of transportation. ...
Infrastructure study: Status quo a precarious option for U.S.
The United States needs to overhaul its outdated regional infrastructure planning process and create a viable federal framework, according to a recent report co-published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Ernst & Young. ...
MassHighway to spend $30.7 million on intelligent transportation system
The I-91 and I-291 corridors in western Massachusetts will be among the first highways in the United States to benefit from communication provided by a traffic management tool known as an intelligent transportation system (ITS), according to the provider of the technology. ...
LTAPs help highway workers get up to speed on training
The number of highway maintenance workers is on the upswing, and so are training opportunities for those workers. ...
Oregon finds software is just the ticket for roadway safety
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Governor’s Office of Highway Safety was established in 1969 to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians. As part of its mission, the department constantly is researching innovative technology and the latest trends in transportation to help keep the roads safe for all citizens. ...
For New Jersey officials, recycling project was no token gesture
Consequently, when the New Jersey Turnpike Authority went out to bid for the destruction of the tokens, officials new that the project would reduce the...
Multideck truck scale takes a weight off the shoulders of Utah officials
The scales, which UDOT MC uses to ensure that all passing motor carriers meet state regulations, take quite a beating and from more than the consistently...
Monitor retroreflectivity levels to maintain compliance with FHWA
RetroSign GR3 Retroreflectometer measures the retroreflection of traffic signs with laboratory precision, according to distributor. Measures the coefficient...
Stylish and attractive street fixtures are sturdy aluminum
Streetscape line of decorative street-sign poles, bases, finials and street-sign trims combine Old World charm with the quality and durability of cast...
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