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Are roads and bridges in the U.S. actually improving?    Sep 2, 10   The Reason Foundation Latest report from the Reason Foundation says they are getting better [Full Story] Former chief economist says Congress, Obama need to pass more economic stimulus    Sep 2, 10   The Washington Post On her way out, Christina Romer believes more tools can be used, including the passage of an infrastructure bill [Full Story] Highway spending takes a fall    Sep 2, 10   U.S. Commerce Department Construction spending overall still lags 12% behind last year [Full Story] TM&E NEWS: Dallas may allow single passengers to pay for HOV use    Sep 1, 10   The Dallas Morning News Rapid transit board is looking into such a move, which could generate $18.9 million annually [Full Story] TM&E NEWS: Dallas may allow single passengers to pay for HOV use    Sep 1, 10   The Dallas Morning News Rapid transit board is looking into such a move, which could generate $18.9 million annually [Full Story] Winning transportation projects save lives, time and money    Aug 31, 10   AASHTO Southeastern states honored with America’s Transportation Award regionals, now eligible for Grand Prize [Full Story] Rural transportation continues to be ignored    Aug 30, 10   AASHTO New report outlines the needs remote areas are facing, and the benefits that come with an extensive highway system [Full Story] Cracks found in Del.’s Indian River Inlet Bridge    Aug 30, 10   The News Journal Cause still under investigation; repair method being considered [Full Story] U.S. DOT grants $11.6 million for DBEs    Aug 27, 10   U.S. DOT Resources will help small businesses compete for federal highway contracts [Full Story] Collapsed pavement on Mo.’s I-470 reopens 19 days ahead of schedule    Aug 26, 10   HNTB Corp. Crews sometimes worked around the clock to provide quick relief to motorists [Full Story] Expert panel to review Seattle I-405 express toll lanes    Aug 26, 10   WSDOT WSDOT wants “fresh and neutral” perspective on January 2010 study [Full Story] RTD groundbreaking to be webcast live    Aug 25, 10   RTD East Corridor will start from Denver International Airport tomorrow while streaming live [Full Story] Sales tax, highway bonds unpopular with Arkansas public    Aug 24, 10   Arkansas News Online survey reveals that the public prefers restructuring existing taxes and fees to fund state highway projects [Full Story] URS Corp. settles claim, but does not take blame for I-35W collapse    Aug 24, 10   Minnesota Star-Tribune Engineering firm will pay $52.4 million to victims [Full Story] Illinois Tollway to remedy late violation notices    Aug 24, 10   Illinois Tollway Glitch misses $1.6 million in unpaid tolls from July 2008 through June 2010 [Full Story] Is the Big Green another Big Dig?    Aug 23, 10   Boston Herald With a skyrocketing price and delayed schedule, some in Massachusetts believe the transit project is heading in that direction [Full Story] Upcoming elections not stopping Pa. governor from pushing state legislators to act    Aug 20, 10   Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Transportation funding strategy will most likely involve a raise in the state gas tax and/or fees; some do not think anything will be approved until a new governor takes over [Full Story] W.Va. must fix turnpike cracks    Aug 20, 10   Charleston Daily Mail Cracks in last year’s overlay put the turnpike into rush repaving job [Full Story] WSDOT to test solar-powered road reflectors    Aug 19, 10   WSDOT Section of SR 530 with a history of run-off-the-road collisions will get LED studs [Full Story] Wireless sensors to monitor bridge structural integrity    Aug 17, 10   Baltimore Sun UM engineer tests sensors on I-495 to detect stress load, vibration, temperature and crack growth [Full Story] PCA revises 2010 cement forecast down    Aug 17, 10   PCA Lags in public highway spending contribute to consumption reduction [Full Story] MnDOT expects early completion of U.S. Highway 2    Aug 16, 10   Grand Forks Herald After landslide sunk the road in 2008, reconstruction is expected to be completed mid-September [Full Story] 511NJ begins providing travel times to Jersey Shore    Aug 16, 10   N.J. DOT Up-to-the-minute traffic info. will be provided along three main corridors [Full Story] Arkansas’s Bella Vista Bypass receives grant to proceed    Aug 13, 10   U.S. DOT TIGER grant will help construct portions of a four-lane interstate bypass and access road to Pineville, Mo. [Full Story] Caltrans may suspend hundreds of ongoing road, bridge projects    Aug 12, 10   Caltrans Lack of budget is the main culprit of possible delay, which will also hit stimulus jobs [Full Story] I-5 bridge owners settle on 10-lane design    Aug 11, 10   Various $3.6 billion project still faces conflicts over design and cost [Full Story] U.S. DOT boosts plans to divert traffic to waterways    Aug 11, 10   U.S. DOT Feds pick marine corridors, projects and initiatives eligible for funding to move cargo [Full Story] Air-pollutant standard may cripple cement industry    Aug 10, 10   Portland Cement Association Compliance could cost billions of dollars and increase demand for imports [Full Story] Excavation begins in Calif. on Caldecott Tunnel's fourth bore    Aug 10, 10   U.S. DOT The $420 million project expected to relieve traffic with additional lanes on Rte. 24 near Oakland [Full Story] FHWA breaks ground on SH 550 in Brownsville    Aug 9, 10   FHWA New toll road to relieve congestion, improve safety and port access [Full Story] Senate bill takes $2.2B away from transportation to help Medicaid, education    Aug 6, 10   AASHTO House leaning to pass legislation that rescinds highway contract authority apportionments from balances held by state DOTs [Full Story] Some Ohio counties short on funds return to gravel    Aug 6, 10   Cleveland.com With flat tax revenue and increasing asphalt prices, engineers say road improvement not on agenda [Full Story] WSDOT closes U.S. 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge    Aug 6, 10   WSDOT Severe degradation of piles forces closure of 83-year-old bridge [Full Story] Transportation funding a hot topic in gubernatorial races    Aug 5, 10   Wisconsin State Journal, Magicvalley.com Idaho candidates try to find solutions; Wis. vote-getters reject idea of tolling [Full Story] 520 Bridge faces Wash. highway fund shortfall    Aug 5, 10   The Seattle Times Legislators looking to increase gas tax and expand tolls to boost funding for project [Full Story] Denver completes milestone in FasTracks transit expansion    Aug 4, 10   RTD Deal to acquire property from Union Pacific will make three new lines possible [Full Story] N.J. issues the last of its bonds to keep trust fund alive until March 2011    Aug 3, 10   New Jersey Star-Ledger Gov. Christie continues to oppose a raise in the state gas tax, saying New Jersey motorists pay enough [Full Story] WSDOT installs active traffic management on I-5    Aug 3, 10   WSDOT High-tech signs expected to reduce congestion and collisions and improve traffic flow [Full Story] Atkins to acquire PBSJ    Aug 3, 10   PBSJ PBSJ will become subsidiary of Atkins in the all-cash deal [Full Story] QUICK LINKS:   Home   |   Advertising   |   News Search   |   Articles   |   Buyer's Guide   |   Career Center   |   Case Histories   |   Top of Page © 2010 Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. www.scrantongillette.com 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Suite 201 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005-5025 USA P: 847-391-1000 | F: 847-390-0408 Site developed by: Scranton Gillette Interactive Media Webmaster | Privacy | Terms & Conditions