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[ Safety Menu ] Gifts that give   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By David Matthews Shop wisely this holiday season, because your gifts just might save someone’s life—or their property value A DBE / not a DBE   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Larry Caudle State officials should resist temptation to falsely certify Steely resolve   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Roads & Bridges New bridge will showcase skyline and steel Help needed   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Roads & Bridges Unemployment numbers darken prospects for 2009 Alending institution?   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Dan McNichol U.S. looks to establish itself in public-private partnerships Off-peak Drilling   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Roads & Bridges JBI Construction executes concrete patching job at night in Indiana The Looking Glass   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Eric Humphries Innovative noise barrier brings variety of design and aesthetic advantages Inter-mission   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Neil J. Pedersen Maryland moves forward with state-of-the-art Intercounty Connector Can it   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Bill Wilson New president has a long list of to-dos Refining for refineries   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren Multibillion-dollar oil business a driving force in Alberta Perfect solution   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Roads & Bridges Reinforced aggregate system assists with emergency Stimulating words   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Bill Wilson Congress talks about another stimulus bill, but may fail to act PDF Version Properly defined   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Larry Caudle Words with multiple meanings can cross communication PDF Version Chimera on the river   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Allen Zeyher Suspension/cable-stayed bridge posed interesting challenges PDF Version Slippery slope   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren Environmentally sensitive area means big challenge for Caltrans project PDF Version Sturgeon’s surgeon   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Bill Wilson Team makes right diagnosis for new bridge PDF Version Where the river flows   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren Fox River Bridge on schedule and budget despite numerous challenges PDF Version Floating an idea   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Darryl Matson, P. Eng., P.E. Canada tackles unique bridge in British Columbia PDF Version Icon rising   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Steven T. Hague, P.E., S.E., James Seibert, P.E., and Richard Ortman, P.E. Before Columbus, Ohio’s, bridge could become a civic landmark and a world’s first, designers had to make the unprecedented aesthetic concept work PDF Version Google bridges   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Kathy Francis Bridge project merger with live mapping breaks new ground in communication with public PDF Version Sound investment   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Christopher J. Menna, P.E. One-of-a-kind bridge’s reconstruction includes numerous challenges PDF Version Running out   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Bill Wilson Pennsylvania fails to land millions in funding PDF Version Plate tectonics   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By David Matthews The often neglected license plate has played a fundamental role of our history, culture and the way we get arrested PDF Version Remarkable stay   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Bill Wilson Completion of I-35W span comes with long line of accomplishments PDF Version Propelled in the air   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Tim Hayes SPMTs in Utah help speed up bridge construction WEB EXCLUSIVE: The advisory advantage   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Roads & Bridges Engineers and stakeholders advance critical design decisions WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hyper active in New Jersey   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Thomas Anella, P.E., Rama Krishnagiri, P.E., and Manu Patel, P.E. Accelerated design and construction works for William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge WEB EXCLUSIVE: Minneapolis evolves with its light equipment   Roads & Bridges November 2008   By Ryan Johnson City’s bridge maintenance department stays loyal to Bobcat From tortoise to O'Hare   Concrete Progress November 2008   By Allen Zeyher Airfield reconfiguration designed to speed up operations at one of the world’s busiest—and most delayed—airports PDF Version Form of elevation   Concrete Progress November 2008   By Roads & Bridges Research shows that self-consolidating concrete can work in pavement applications PDF Version Selective service   Concrete Progress November 2008   By Kelly Krueger Job that houses military base thrives under the right equipment PDF Version Right choice, right now   Concrete Progress November 2008   By Gerald F. Voigt, P.E. Rising energy costs play to concrete industry’s favor PDF Version Roller's rink   Concrete Progress November 2008   By Ryan M. Puckett With belts tightening at the local level, roller-compacted concrete could take center stage PDF Version Solid oak   Concrete Progress November 2008   By Roads & Bridges Detroit suburb strengthens its streets with overlays PDF Version Muscle fiber   Concrete Progress November 2008   By Kamil E. Kaloush, Ph.D., P.E., and Maria Carolina Rodezno Additives give concrete whitetopping strength PDF Version A Concrete Preserve   Concrete Progress November 2008   Leif Wathne, P.E. Concrete pavement paints a pretty picture for the environment PDF Version No, not this way   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Bill Wilson Obama’s plan lacks details for road and bridge industry PDF Version Choose or lose   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By David Matthews Decisions need to be made on the critical issues of our time, like whether to walk to work or drive an office chair PDF Version Extension chord   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Larry Caudle Tone involving time extensions can make a difference PDF Version Inside the park   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Bill Wilson Officials score a home run for project built in sensitive valley PDF Version Sharp left turn pike   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Allen Zeyher Inadequate turning radius was only one of the problems in reconstructing Pa. Rte. 309 PDF Version Laying it down   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren Louisiana DOTD aims to preserve historical road whatever the cost PDF Version Making a connection   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Bill Wilson Approaches to Wilson Bridge will help relieve congestion while making minimal impact to the environment PDF Version Alphabet Soup   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Tony McClellan InDOT relies on past lessons to prepare a recipe for success for the upcoming winter PDF Version Current events   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Sherif Yehia, Ph.D., P.E. Electrically conductive concrete proves effective as bridge deicer PDF Version The mean streets of Wausau   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren Wheel loader versatility keeps city on top of streets PDF Version A drain of salt?   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Bill Wilson With demand high, market plays nervous game of catch-up PDF Version Worth a laugh?   TM+E October 2008   By Bill Wilson Study suggests HOT lanes help low incomes, but how high will tolls go in the future? Nervous transplant   TM+E October 2008   By Allen Zeyher New Jersey expects benefits from relocating transportation agencies to a common facility A full quiver   TM+E October 2008   By Cheryl Lowrance, P.E., PTOE, and Jane Lappin The arrows are all green for web users who want to know about ITS deployments Evacuating tradition   TM+E October 2008   By Jeff Caldwell The Virginia Department of Transportation transforms its approach to emergency response Talking them through it   TM+E October 2008   By Bill Wilson MoDOT keeps in close contact with motoring public to successfully close down 5-mile stretch of interstate for two years Beyond the nozzle   TM+E October 2008   Jim Barbaresso With ITS in the authorization mainstream, it could assist funding options beyond the fuel tax Both sides of closure   TM+E October 2008   By Daniel Baxter Full highway closures for maintenance are becoming more accepted, but is that good? Say what?   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Bill Wilson Industry support for McCain is a little baffling PDF Version A foot hold   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor Asia-Pacific projects reduce ecological footprint while improving highway infrastructure PDF Version Senior moments   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By David Matthews Older drivers are just like the rest of us: often impatient, sometimes heroic and occasionally drunk and confused PDF Version Declawing wildlife   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Allen Zeyher President Bush ruffles environmentalist feathers with new rule regarding endangered species PDF Version Write it down   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Larry Caudle Precise documentation of the facts is critical PDF Version In their words   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Dan McNichol A look at how presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain might affect the road- and bridge-building industry PDF Version For the experience   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Bill Wilson Roads & Bridges readers lean heavily toward Washington veteran McCain for president PDF Version Saluting excellence   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren AASHTO Award celebrates excellence in innovative management techniques and use of technology PDF Version Self-Explanatory   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Kevin MacDonald, P.E., PH.D., and Alan Phipps, P.E., S.E. The benefits of using self-consolidated concrete stand clear at I-35W bridge site PDF Version The elephant in the room   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Tara Ramani With an obvious need for new road construction, India looks at the promising fortune of privatization PDF Version After checks   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Jerome O’Connor What was discovered after Peru’s devastating earthquake PDF Version Doing more with less   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren Iowa county keeps surveying costs under control PDF Version Crossing that bridge   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren Canadian contracting company learns it can do more on its own with new machine PDF Version It answers 2 greatness   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Craig Finley, P.E., and Jerry Pfuntner, P.E. Historic Israeli highway has multiple names and successes PDF Version Remaking an entrance   Design Innovation August 2008   By Allen Zeyher Rehabilitated Washington, D.C., bridge now touches down in improved ballpark neighborhood A Narrow Escape   Design Innovation August 2008   By Roads & Bridges Designers make the challenging route safer Rippling Effect   Design Innovation August 2008   By Al Stewart, P.E., and Chip Messenkopf, P.W.S. Storm-water solutions come together once private partnership is established Brain waves over water waves   Design Innovation August 2008   By Jon Chiglo and Alan Phipps, P.E., S.E. New I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge features smart bridge technology Continue on 94   Design Innovation August 2008   By Emlynn Grisar and William Mohr, P.E. WisDOT preps for the largest infrastructure improvement project in state history Green growth   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Bill Wilson Fuel-efficient cars will hurt gas-tax returns Well-oiled problems   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Bill Wilson Colorado and other states try to figure out asphalt dilemma Need it altered?   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Larry Caudle Contractors should learn to expect project changes Worse by degrees   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Al Karr As climate changes, transportation planners will have to protect infrastructure from heat, heavier rainfall, stronger storms and higher storm surges Catchy bus line   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Graham Carey, P.E., AICP District uses innovation to draw more passengers into its bus rapid transit Growing pains   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By David Matthews With gas prices reaching new record highs each day, it’s not surprising that motorists are driving off the deep end Seattle's own nirvana   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Jessica N. Murphy, P.E., and Abner Gallardo, P.E. Crews find way around countless obstacles of 45th Street construction Ahead of its time   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Bill Wilson Construction of I-35W bridge sets high standard for future projects Road to Recovery   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren New Orleans project aims to restore roadway segments damaged by Hurricane Katrina Download a PDF of Design Innovation   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Roads & Bridges This special supplement focuses on design innovation in transportation construction and management. It includes timely information on design practices, materials and traffic management. Skid Row   Roads & Bridges July 2008   By George Zafirov Focus on application when choosing skid-steer tires The 100th edition   Roads & Bridges July 2008   By David Matthews One hundred columns ago, we worried about Y2K, Elián González and gas prices topping $1.50 — oh, the good ol’ days Mashing units   Roads & Bridges July 2008   By Larry Caudle Renegotiating prices is a minor/major deal Docking air ships   Roads & Bridges July 2008   By Ted Bush, P.E., S.E.; Kent Bormann, P.E., S.E.; Rob Turton, P.E., S.E. Designers rise to the challenge of the Sky Harbor taxiway Holler for Dollar   Roads & Bridges July 2008   By Bill Wilson Voices rise on Capitol Hill as map for reauthorization takes shape Mincing words   Roads & Bridges July 2008   By Bill Wilson Not enough is said or done about aerial lift safety Transit Terror   TM+E July 2008   By Bill Wilson Vancouver, Wash., voices fear of a light-rail extension Congestors identified   TM+E July 2008   By Allen Zeyher Scorecard shows where traffic moves and where it does not Stop for the Camera   TM+E July 2008   By Michele Fields Study shows automated enforcement does work, and it is legal Tele-promting   TM+E July 2008   By Sathya Kabirdas Telematics industry continues to make a push to users in the marketplace Sim country   TM+E July 2008   By Karla Little and Nic Ward, PH.D. Traffic safety experts turn to simulation to solve rural issues Gas pain   TM+E July 2008   By Daniel Baxter Economic indigestion caused by high fuel cost pushing down VMT but still not solving congestion Orange eyes   TM+E July 2008   By Yimin Tang, Ph.D., and Steven I-Jy Chien, Ph.D. Genetic engineering makes work zones more efficient, safer Public affection   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Bill Wilson Reaching out to the young creates love for the industry PDF Version E-yikes!   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Larry Caudle Electronic records can turn into a minefield PDF Version Four deep   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Dr. Kevin MacDonald Cement mixes give I-35W a stable design PDF Version Their "Q" to innovate   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By James A. Platosh, P.E. Extradosed bridge design one of a kind on I-95 project PDF Version Back Brace   Roads & Bridges June 2008   Mike Bernos Improvements to I-595 should support growth of economy, population PDF Version 30 Years Young   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Phil Lohr, P.E., PTOE, and Wm. Carey Kelly, P.E. After three decades, I-65/Corridor X Interchange finally reaching completion PDF Version Luxury liner   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Jon Vitorelo Pipe sealing system caters to crews, motorists PDF Version Super related   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By René A. Renteria, P.E., AND Elizabeth Hunt, P.E. Oregon DOT uses Superpave mix designs for perpetual pavement project PDF Version Keeping it real   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By David Matthews Keeping it real means never having to say you’re sorry for jacking your grandma’s car or trying on her clothes PDF Version A turnpike overturn?   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Bill Wilson Pa. Turnpike commission calling for an alternative PDF Version Dart hits the bull's-eye   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren Site dumper turns potential troublesome facet of project into an exercise in efficiency PDF Version The next right   Safety 2006 June 2008   By Hari Kalla MUTCD ready to make changes for 2009 PDF Version Off guard   Safety 2006 June 2008   By Bill Wilson Safety barrier on the road continues to be neglected PDF Version Giving it color   Safety 2006 June 2008   By Philip Garvey Adding green to barricades could make a difference PDF Version Some serious lumber   Safety 2006 June 2008   Dave Chesson WSDOT upholds high safety standards with new log rail PDF Version Where the light is BETTER   Safety 2006 June 2008   By Melisa Finley, P.E., and Gerald Ullman, Ph.D., P.E. Researchers try to find more effective ways to illuminate work zones PDF Version Riding high mast   Safety 2006 June 2008   John D. Bullough, Ph.D. Institute researches option for lighting work zones PDF Version Mark ups   Safety 2006 June 2008   By Paul Carlson, P.E., Ph.D. Elevating the effectiveness of pavement marking PDF Version Nose for trouble   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Bill Wilson Fungus destroying bat population could stall road projects No bail is set   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Larry Caudle Preventing a premature exit from subcontractors Everything possible   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Bill Wilson Contractor goes the extra mile to win illustrious Hayes Award On the level   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren Lindy Paving is rewarded for its effort on challenging I-79 project Paving the road to success   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren Paving specialist overcomes obstacles, yields strong rewards All hands on decks, piers, etc.   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Allen Zeyher Tennessee mounts impressive record of inspecting bridges on time Roads 4 show   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Allen Zeyher Hayes finalists Hayes finalists win bonuses for smoothness, volumetrics Element Education   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Dr. Toader A. Balan, Peter Vanderzee and Frank Wingate, P.E. Going above and beyond the task of monitoring bridges Not my type   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Bill Wilson Idea to charge more to certain motorists does not fly Hold your tongue   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By David Matthews Sure, you’re excited about the weekend, your wife is a bad driver and your mail is always late, but keep it to yourself One side of the story   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Lou Dzierzak Troubled bridge project gets back on track after long layoff Issue for integrity   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Brad Christensen and Joseph Phillips Bridge collapse in Arizona is averted thanks to the right equipment Weight watcher   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Danielle D. Kleinhans, PH.D., P.E. Monitoring system on Huey P. Long Bridge will track load transfer Strong side of the tracks   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Arthur Schurr Designers combat complex challenges of railroad, freeway for history-making bridge Making the grade   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Roads & Bridges Manhole risers help Norfolk, Va., keep maintenance costs down Saving lives and saving dollars   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Roads & Bridges Florida DOT implements various measures, such as high-tension barrier systems, to mitigate accidents Terminal Healthy   Concrete Progress May 2008   By Jason Fowler Contractor overcomes challenges to reconstruct tricky Detroit runway Ultra Competative   Concrete Progress May 2008   By Honggang Cao, P.E., and Ethan Dodge, P.E. New test method gives engineers another quality tool in an already stuffed toolbox Appealing to the Mass   Concrete Progress May 2008   By John Gajda, P.E. Contractor finds a way to work with unique concrete of the new Bay Bridge Speed Stick   Concrete Progress May 2008   By Tony Matter Self-adhering membrane helps combat tight timetable in Chicago Wide Awakening   Concrete Progress May 2008   By Rick Zettler Engineers figure out how to pave up to 200 ft wide Napoleon complex   Concrete Progress May 2008   By Richard Walters Precast concrete is the answer for Ohio commmunity Run of the mills   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By Roads & Bridges ODOT handles the enormity of windmills out on its roads PDF Version Holes in the System   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By Bill Wilson A brutal winter has exposed an aged and brittle road network in the Midwest PDF Version Fresh breath   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By Bill Wilson Talk of new commission gives industry a needed cleaning PDF Version Real April fools   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By David Matthews Whether by plane, pickup or car hood, motorists continue to find new ways to prove that April truly is for fools PDF Version Sore joints   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By Larry Caudle Substantial risk exists when dealing with shaky subs PDF Version Mud claps   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By Roads & Bridges Ways to handle the spring thaw on rural roads with success PDF Version Bones with muscle   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By Bill Wilson New TMA gives work-zone safety a new look and added strength PDF Version Outside the box   Roads & Bridges April 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren Deere breaks the dozer mold with an innovative line of earth movers PDF Version Camera Sly   TM+E April 2008   By Bill Wilson Immoral practices involving red-light cameras at intersections should be scrutinized in the U.S. PDF Version Hall Monitor   TM+E April 2008   By William W. Stoeckert and Stanley E. Young, Ph.D., P.E. Vehicles are set up to probe traffic conditions not just along I-95 but also on 1,000 miles of arterials PDF Version Hand in hand   TM+E April 2008   By Eric Roecks Committee hopes by exchanging information, transportation and public-safety agencies can stay in tune PDF Version Out-of-sight backup   TM+E April 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren Cameras are useless in one of Wisconsin’s most severe snowstorms PDF Version Warrant for your device   TM+E April 2008   By Dean Deeter, P.E. Pooled fund effort eases the decision-making process PDF Version