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NEWS CATEGORY - GOVERNMENT/DOT
Pa. Turnpike responds to FHWA request    Jul 15, 08   Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Commission releases report on how tolling will help pay for I-80 improvements
Governors intend to address infrastructure    Jul 15, 08   stateline.org
Initiative kicks off with new NGA chairmanship
DOT announces $1 million quick release to Wisconsin    Jul 14, 08   U.S. DOT
Funds will help with urgent repair of roads and bridges damaged by floods
Illinois lawmakers again debating infrastructure program    Jul 10, 08   Post-Dispatch Springfield Bureau
Blagojevich allies push for massive plan
Two of nation's busiest interstates to receive $11 million    Jul 9, 08   U.S. DOT
Funds aim to assist truck parking
U.S. DOT announces new upgrades to five-star safety rating program    Jul 8, 08   U.S. DOT
Agency says consumers will have better, more complete safety information
PennDOT revamps bridge inspections    Jul 7, 08   Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Two collapses in three years lead to changes
U.S. DOT urges drivers not to drink and drive    Jul 3, 08   U.S. DOT
Transportation Secretary warns law enforcement will be patrolling streets
MoDOT increases public access with new social media tools    Jun 25, 08   Missouri Department of Transportation
New videos posted showing projects and highway safety efforts
Americans drove 1.4 billion fewer highway miles in April 2008 than April 2007    Jun 19, 08   U.S. DOT
DOT cites fuel prices and transit ridership both being on the rise
Oberstar says 2009 Transportation Bill must look to Europe    Jun 17, 08   Lagrange discussion, 6/17/08
Congressman stops in Illinois to discuss bill
Historic financing completed on Northern Virginia project    Jun 16, 08   U.S. DOT
$589 million issued to fund I-495 congestion-relief project
DOT announces more than $133 million in funding to fight traffic in Twin Cities    Jun 16, 08   U.S. DOT
Funds aim for faster commutes, more parking and better transit
Senators announce plan to address HTF shortfall    Jun 13, 08   Associated General Contractors of America
HTF would get $8 billion from U.S. Treasury under plan
ODOT honored for I-5 environmental work    Jun 11, 08   ODOT
Oregon department receives Globe Award from ARTBA
Third Minnesota bridge closed    Jun 5, 08   The New York Times
Inspection reveals corrosion of gusset plates
U.S. DOT unveils new program to fight border congestion    Jun 5, 08   U.S. DOT
Plan aims to help fight congestion at busy border crossings
Private resistance in Florida    May 30, 08   Miami Herald
State wants to lease Alligator Alley, but citizens list concerns
Not even close    May 29, 08   AASHTO Journal
Congress appears to be miles away from establishing another highway funding bill
Attorney General demands end to free rides in New York    May 29, 08   Times Union
MTA, Thruway Authority board members received free E-ZPass rides for years
Georgia looking at toll option    May 28, 08   Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DOT commissioner believes the move could happen soon
Americans driving at historic lows    May 27, 08   U.S. DOT
Eleven billion fewer vehicle miles traveled in March 2008 over March 2007
AASHTO supports Capitol Hill "fly-in"    May 22, 08   AASHTO
Highway funding crisis takes center stage
Private group may run Turnpike    May 19, 08   PR Newswire
Pennsylvania finds a winning bidder for the historic road
Virginia governor continues to push for transportation funding plan    May 16, 08   The Virginian-Pilot
Proposal met with lukewarm reaction
VDOT releases emergency response report    May 15, 08   VDOT
Plan identifies organizational hurdles, policy roadblocks
Nation's top vehicle safety official urges 15-passenger van users to drive with caution    May 15, 08   U.S. DOT
NHTSA has found June-August to be deadliest time of year for van occupants
Fewer people injured in highway crashes every year, DOT says    May 14, 08   U.S. DOT
New teen driving safety measures announced despite findings
Government to help Michigan officials tap into $400 billion in private infrastructure funds    May 6, 08   U.S. DOT
Money will go toward improving transportation network and helping businesses thrive
New S.R. 167 HOT lanes in Washington State aim to cut congestion    May 5, 08   U.S. DOT
HOT toll lanes are state's first
DOT launches blog    Apr 30, 08   U.S. DOT
Fast Lane is an online community for those interested in the nation's transportation system
Chicago to receive more than $153 million in federal funding    Apr 30, 08   U.S. DOT
Money aims to reduce traffic congestion
U.S. Secretary of Transportation announces $213 million grant for Los Angeles    Apr 25, 08   U.S. DOT
Money will go toward cutting traffic, improving transit and cleaning the air
Oberstar presses for I-35W hearing    Apr 24, 08   Minnesota Star Tribune
NTSB wants to wait until its investigation is complete
Texas governor still favors privatization for toll roads    Apr 23, 08   The Dallas Morning News
Perry discounts other sources of funding, such as borrowing the money
Secretary Peters proposes 25% increase in fuel efficiency standards    Apr 22, 08   U.S. DOT
Increase will take place over five years for passenger vehicles, light trucks
Vermont agency may have to scale back $5 million    Apr 18, 08   Vermont Press Bureau
Budget shortfall and emergency pothole repairs redirects funding agenda
MoDOT engineers find no bridge damages so far after earthquake    Apr 18, 08   MoDOT
Inspections will be complete by the end of April 18
AASHTO executive director reacts to McCain's gas tax holiday    Apr 18, 08   AASHTO
John Horsley calls plan "damaging," "devastating"
Florida may suspend its gas tax    Apr 17, 08   South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Gov. Crist believes he owes it to the families in his state
New FHWA executive director    Apr 11, 08   FHWA
Jeff Paniati bumped up to new position to continue push for congestion relief
U.S. Department of Transportation seeks business models for communication network    Apr 7, 08   U.S. DOT
DOT plans for vehicle-infrastructure communications project
Over $400 billion available for road, bridge and transit projects    Mar 28, 08   U.S. DOT
Funds could supplement record levels of federal transportation funding
DOT releases study of potential environmental impacts on transportation infrastructure    Mar 19, 08   U.S. DOT
Study shows possible effects in U.S. Central Gulf Coast
Congressman subpoenas EPA for greenhouse gas waiver documents    Mar 14, 08   Associated Press
EPA administrator prefers national standard for emissions
California governor highlights need for trained workforce    Mar 12, 08   California Department of Industrial Relations
Gov. Schwarzenegger stresses need to recruit apprentices for public works projects
ARTBA adopts new plan for highway/transit investment battle in Congress    Mar 7, 08   ARTBA
Association launches campaign to help build political support
Additional funding released for I-35W bridge in Minneapolis    Mar 5, 08   U.S. DOT
$195 million will go toward repair and reconstruction of bridge
U.S. DOT announces new strategy to improve safety on rural roads    Feb 29, 08   U.S. DOT
Plan attempts new focus to reducing deaths
U.S. DOT gives South Carolina the go-ahead to start building I-73    Feb 22, 08   U.S. DOT
Federal clearances in place for state to start constructing new interstate section
U.S. DOT gives green light to proposed Winston-Salem Northern Beltway    Feb 22, 08   U.S. DOT
Approval represents final clearance of project's environmental review
Iowa governor pledges to raise support for project    Feb 15, 08   Sioux City Journal
Culver meets with local leaders to plead U.S. Highway 20's case
President's spending plan recommends $1.62 billion for transit construction    Feb 13, 08   U.S. DOT
Plan includes new projects in nine U.S. cities
U.S. DOT encourages states to utilize electronic tolling    Feb 8, 08   U.S. DOT
Movement geared toward relieving congestion and financing new capacity
Bush releases budget request for Fiscal Year 2009    Feb 5, 08   AGC of America
Request proposes cuts in the highway, transit and airport improvement programs
States identify $18 billion in projects “ready to go” to aid in economic stimulus    Feb 4, 08   AASHTO
State DOTs could award and begin more than 3,000 highway projects
Senate finance committee reports economic stimulus without highway funding    Feb 4, 08   AGC of America
Floor amendment may be introduced
Missouri Department of Transportation taps HDR to study I-64 reconstruction impacts    Feb 1, 08   Missouri Department of Transportation
Multiyear study will culminate in 2010 when full reconstruction is complete
Inspectors span Hawaii for testing of bridges    Feb 1, 08   Star Bulletin
State and county contract with inspectors to meet federal mandates
Alabama DOT to be revamped    Feb 1, 08   The Huntsville Times
Makeover aims to provide more money for area road projects
Capka steps down from FHWA chief post    Jan 25, 08   U.S. DOT
No successor named; deputy administrator becomes acting administrator
U.S. Rep. Matheson stresses Utah’s need for road money    Jan 25, 08   Deseret Morning News
Utah, U.S. should find new methods to pay for roads
Budget office estimates $1.4B shortfall in Highway Trust Fund    Jan 24, 08   AGC of America
Predicted shortfall less than August 2007 estimate
Texas DOT opens new transportation management center    Jan 24, 08   Texas DOT
DalTrans housed in bigger building, includes about 200 roadway cameras
Secretary Peters rejects call for massive gas tax increase    Jan 18, 08   U.S. DOT
Proposal released for giving states more options to finance transportation projects
U.S. Secretary of Transportation calls on states to check gusset plates    Jan 18, 08   U.S. DOT
Strength needs to be verified every time a bridge's weight or capacity is changed
VDOT ceases negotiations with KBR to complete I-81 improvements    Jan 17, 08   Virginia DOT
I-81 safety improvements to be advertised for bidding
BTS releases Pocket Guide to Transportation 2008    Jan 14, 08   U.S. DOT
Guide provides quick reference to informative transportation data
FRA announces $3 million loan to Columbia Basin Railroad Company    Jan 9, 08   U.S. DOT
Loan funds will be used to purchase 73 miles of currently leased track
Missouri Safe & Sound bridge program moves forward    Jan 9, 08   Missouri Department of Transportation
State plans to improve more than 800 of its lowest-rated bridges
Alabama considering toll roads    Jan 2, 08   The Birmingham News
Proposed elevated lanes would likely require tolls
Highway signs to get brighter, safer under new federal requirements    Dec 28, 07   U.S. DOT
New rules on highway sign retroreflectivity issued week of Dec. 23
New York bridges deemed safe    Dec 27, 07   Times Union
Evaluation of bridges good, but state still aims to improve road and bridge conditions
Florida DOT's travel information service eases transportation stress    Dec 21, 07   Global-5
511 service provides enhanced travel information for local roadways
U.S. DOT approves nearly $1.2 billion in credit assistance to I-495 Capital Beltway    Dec 21, 07   U.S. DOT
Funds aim to relieve congestion
VDOT completes agreement for capital beltway hot lanes    Dec 21, 07   Virginia DOT
Transit and HOV service coming to Virginia's busiest highway
U.S. Department of Transportation seeks technology solutions    Dec 19, 07   U.S. DOT
DOT aims to improve safety and reduce congestion on nation's roadways
Share the Road license plates coming soon to Iowa    Dec 14, 07   Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
State shows interest in DOT-sponsored plates
U.S. Department of Transportation provides $2 million in immediate emergency relief    Dec 10, 07   U.S. DOT
$1 million for both Washington and Oregon will help repair flood-damaged roads
Federal Highway Administration announces grants for innovative highway technologies    Nov 26, 07   U.S. Department of Transportation
$1.59 million will go toward improving highway quality and safety
Florida plan to raise cash would call for 50-year leases    Nov 26, 07   The Associated Press
Officials consider selling leases on state toll roads and bridges
Pennsylvania banks on placing tolls on I-80    Nov 20, 07   The Philadelphia Enquirer
Mass transit and repairs depend on success of plan
Missouri bridge project delayed    Nov 16, 07   The Associated Press
Transportation officials waiting for DOT recommendation
Delaware probes Indian River Inlet Bridge cost    Nov 13, 07   Delaware State News
State may attempt to regain money lost on span
Minnesota to investigate supervision of emergency manager    Nov 13, 07   The Associated Press / Woodbury Bulletin
Missing official was fired Nov. 9
23 Alabama road projects delayed    Nov 9, 07   The Birmingham News
Grading must be studied for runoff
I-95 lane markings in need of repair    Nov 8, 07   The News Journal
DelDOT says it has remedy for lane confusion
Investigators have a “working theory” of cause of I-35 collapse    Nov 5, 07   Star Tribune
Secretary Peters claims lack of inspections not a factor
$123.5 million in emergency relief funding given to I-35W bridge    Nov 2, 07   U.S. Department of Transportation
Funding brings federal transportation investment to $183.5 million
N.C. Department of Transportation criticized    Nov 1, 07   The News & Observer
Surveys and interviews deem department inefficient, unfocused and inflexible
Still no solution in debate over repair of Minnesota roads and bridges    Oct 29, 07   Stateline.org
Leadership of state transportation department also questioned
$1 million quick release granted to California    Oct 29, 07   U.S. Department of Transportation
Emergency relief funds will help pay for urgent repairs to roads and bridges damaged by wildfires
Second opinion on bridge collapse causes will be a secret one    Oct 19, 07   Star Tribune
Chicago firm’s findings won’t be made public until NTSB’s are
DOT Inspector General report says material cost increases will continue    Oct 17, 07   AGC
Purchasing power of current highway funding will be subsequently reduced
Alabama DOT cited for environmental violations on U.S. 98    Oct 15, 07   The Associated Press
DOT receives multiple state and federal law violations on construction project near Mobile
Notice of duty released regarding I-35W bridge collapse    Oct 12, 07   Minnesota Department of Transportation
Document seeks to preserve all documents or data relating to collapse
I-35W bridge had problems during initial construction    Oct 10, 07   Fox 9, Twin Cities
Original contractor filed a lawsuit against MnDOT
Six states may receive nearly $5 million in federal funds    Oct 8, 07   Department of Transportation
Money will speed highway construction and reduce gridlock
VDOT, DMV, state police partner to reduce highway fatalities    Oct 4, 07   Virginia Department of Transportation
Safety challenge issued to Virginia drivers
New Orleans focusing on transportation    Oct 1, 07   U.S. Department of Transportation
City moving beyond recovery and on to new challenges
Lack of funds hampers Texas road projects    Sep 28, 07   Houston Chronicle
TxDOT will delay $965 million in road construction work this fiscal year
VDOT meets or exceeds all project completion and budget goals for first time    Sep 20, 07   Virginia DOT
Project performance has improved significantly since 2001
Auditor to investigate emergency manager's trip    Sep 19, 07   Star Tribune
Department official did not return until 10 days after Minnesota bridge collapse
Minnesota seeks second opinion on bridge collapse    Sep 18, 07   Star Tribune
State officials hire a consulting firm for separate investigation
Senate approves '08 transportation spending bill    Sep 13, 07   AGC of America
Bill adds $1 billion in bridge funds
Senate Finance Committee battles to keep Highway Trust Fund from going into the red    Sep 13, 07   AGC of America
Proposed initiative would generate needed revenue for insolvency problem
VDOT provides TLC to a Hanover creek    Sep 13, 07   Virginia DOT
Restoration project benefits the environment
Commonwealth announces agreement for Capital Beltway HOT lanes    Sep 11, 07   Virginia DOT
Construction on project to begin spring 2008
Georgia DOT holds individual technical meetings for potential private-sector proposers on I-20E    Sep 10, 07   Georgia DOT
Meetings aim to solicit comment from prospective proposers on project
VDOT bans public access to detailed bridge inspection reports    Sep 6, 07   The Virginian-Pilot
Once-public information is now secret due to potential terrorism concerns
Deadline looms for companies to submit proposals for the I-35W bridge contract    Sep 5, 07   Star Tribune
Teams scramble to consider every detail involved with building bridge quickly
States get more than $109 million for increasing seat belt use and highway safety    Sep 4, 07   Department of Transportation
Grant funds can be used for any highway safety purpose
Mo. Senate OKs big bridge repair plan    Aug 30, 07   St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Project could serve as national model following Minneapolis bridge collapse
Debate begins over design of I-35W bridge in Minneapolis    Aug 30, 07   Star Tribune
Some locals push for world-class design as mid-September deadline looms
New Jersey cracks down on upkeep of bridges    Aug 30, 07   The Star-Ledger
Bridge owners have a month to ensure span safety
Mississippi River bridge closed at Memphis    Aug 28, 07   AP
Bridge shut down for nine hours after a pier under the span settles several inches
Bridge’s de-icing system scrutinized    Aug 27, 07   Star Tribune
Chemical sprayed on I-35 bridge looked at as possible factor in collapse
Chesapeake Bay Bridge crash report lists radio problems    Aug 23, 07   The Baltimore Sun
State agencies could not talk directly; say efforts were unaffected
California state budget takes gas sales tax revenues from mass transit    Aug 23, 07   Los Angeles Times
Cuts could hinder a number of projects
MoDOT electronic plans room debuts    Aug 21, 07   Missouri Department of Transportation
New web-based service will serve as the sole source for project plans
South Carolina to begin plans to build I-73    Aug 20, 07   U.S. DOT
Project will begin under a new pilot program for tolling interstates
New U.S. DOT rule allows states flexibility to build roads and bridges faster    Aug 17, 07   Federal Highway Administration
New rule will allow design work and environmental reviews to occur concurrently
Transportation secretary names five cities to receive funding to fight traffic congestion    Aug 15, 07   U.S. DOT
Miami, Minneapolis area, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle area selected
PennDOT uses driver database to recruit    Aug 14, 07   The Patriot-News
Controversy over recruitment process ensues
VDOT to reinspect bridges starting this week    Aug 14, 07   Virginia Department of Transportation
11 structures similar to Minnesota bridge will receive independent review
Second phase of Delaware road widening project begins    Aug 8, 07   The News Journal, Wilmington
Closed lanes contribute to traffic congestion
Ways to pay for damaged Arkansas roads being discussed    Aug 6, 07   Arkansas News Bureau
State natural gas production considered to help repair damages
Minn. to get $5 million in relief funding; states urged to inspect all similar bridges    Aug 3, 07   FHWA
Transportation Secretary Peters makes announcement while visiting bridge site
NSSGA submits testimony at House hearing on S-MINER Act    Aug 1, 07   National Stone, Sand Gravel Association
Safety, health remain association's first priority
Nation's top highway official awards $5.3 million to encourage bridge innovations    Jul 30, 07   U.S. Department of Transportation
Project aims to speed bridge construction and make bridges safer
Meetings scheduled to discuss changes for U.S. 50    Jul 30, 07   The Pueblo Chieftan
CDOT planning how to improve the 150-mile stretch of road
More than $871 million in emergency relief funds available to repair roads    Jul 25, 07   FHWA
Relief funds to pay for damage caused by natural disasters
U.S. Department of Transportation provides Virginia’s Pocahontas Parkway $150 million loan    Jul 24, 07   U.S. Department of Transportation
Loan paves the way for airport connector to be built near Richmond
Waterbury transportation hub in need of a name    Jul 23, 07   RepublicanAmerican
Naming honors may go to the highest bidder
Caltrans successfully delivers 100% of transportation projects on time    Jul 20, 07   Caltrans
Total of 286 projects valued at $2.3 billion
Missouri transportation construction program approved    Jul 20, 07   St. Louis Business Journal
Five-year plan totals about $6.5 billion
Local transportation projects get $160 million boost    Jul 19, 07   Virginia Department of Transportation
Funds approved for localities to improve their roads and bridges
Texas considers implementing more tolls    Jul 19, 07   The Dallas Morning News
TxDOT hopes tolls will compensate for money lost due to other factors
Ga. introduces traffic info phone line    Jul 18, 07   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
511 line kicks off upgrade of Georgia Navigator's phone-in traffic information service
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