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Louisiana bill seeks to limit traffic cameras    May 8, 08   The News-Star
Cameras should not be aimed at front of cars, senator says
Colorado governor blames Republicans for legislative failure    May 8, 08   The Denver Post
Proposals to fix Colorado roads and bridges fail
Debate on FAA reauthorization bill postponed    May 7, 08   AGC
Bill includes provision that would supplement HTF revenue
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
U.S. 34 bridge reopen after barge hit    May 2, 08   Various
Iowa DOT inspectors determine no structural damage from the glancing blow
Highway trust fund fix in jeopardy    May 1, 08   AGC of America
AGC calls for help
Woodrow Wilson bridge project wins the Oscar of Civil Engineering    May 1, 08   Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project
Highest civil engineering honor awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers
Chicago to receive more than $153 million in federal funding    Apr 30, 08   U.S. DOT
Money aims to reduce traffic congestion
DOT launches blog    Apr 30, 08   U.S. DOT
Fast Lane is an online community for those interested in the nation's transportation system
Illinois Tollway considering reinstating beeping I-PASS transponders    Apr 29, 08   Southtown Star
Devices suggested to correct issues with toll system
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
$5 billion needed annually to maintain Illinois roads and bridges, experts say    Apr 24, 08   The Chicago Tribune
Sessions aim to draw support for funding
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
AASHTO executive director reacts to McCain's gas tax holiday    Apr 18, 08   AASHTO
John Horsley calls plan "damaging," "devastating"
MoDOT engineers find no bridge damages so far after earthquake    Apr 18, 08   MoDOT
Inspections will be complete by the end of April 18
Pennsylvania readies itself for privatization    Apr 18, 08   Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Bids for Turnpike due by the end of the month
Vermont agency may have to scale back $5 million    Apr 18, 08   Vermont Press Bureau
Budget shortfall and emergency pothole repairs redirects funding agenda
'Gas Tax Holiday' amendment offered then withdrawn    Apr 18, 08   AGC
Sen. Jon Kyl intends to pursue amendment at later date
Nebraska Legislature overrides governor's gas tax veto    Apr 17, 08   World-Herald Bureau
Gas slated to increase 1.2 cents per gallon
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
AGC protests McCain’s proposed gas tax moratorium    Apr 16, 08   AGC
‘Gas Tax Holiday’ estimated to cost HTF $8.5 billion
Legislature's Transportation Committee votes in favor of bill to fix Maine bridges    Apr 11, 08   Bangor Daily News, cnbc.com
Bill envisions 246 bridge projects
ARTBA voices opposition to senate bill    Apr 11, 08   ARTBA
Clean Water Restoration Act would expand federal wetlands jurisdiction
New FHWA executive director    Apr 11, 08   FHWA
Jeff Paniati bumped up to new position to continue push for congestion relief
Legislators reject one toll bill, accept another    Mar 28, 08   Rocky Mountain News
Plan to charge tolls for I-70 tunnel moves closer to Senate approval
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
Construction faces tumultuous year for projects, prices, labor, economist says    Mar 12, 08   Associated General Contractors of America
Power, energy segments will grow; lodging segment will slow
Consortium achieives financial close on Texas toll road project    Mar 12, 08   Cintra
Construction on final segments of SH 130 begins in 2009
CONTECH acquires European rights to CDS technology    Mar 12, 08   CONTECH Construction Products Inc.
License gives company intellectual property assets, selling rights in Europe
Iowa bridges ranked fourth most deficient in nation    Feb 20, 08   TRIP
Current funding will not keep pace with bridge deterioration in state, report finds
Court invalidates Ultimax patents    Feb 19, 08   CTS Cement Manufacturing Co.
Court rules that CTS Cement Manufacturing did not infringe on Ultimax patents
Kentucky governor: State resources not misused in traffic signal approval    Jan 25, 08   Lexington Herald-Leader
Approval went through ‘proper channels,’ Beshear says
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
Capka steps down from FHWA chief post    Jan 25, 08   U.S. DOT
No successor named; deputy administrator becomes acting administrator
Texas DOT opens new transportation management center    Jan 24, 08   Texas DOT
DalTrans housed in bigger building, includes about 200 roadway cameras
Budget office estimates $1.4B shortfall in Highway Trust Fund    Jan 24, 08   AGC of America
Predicted shortfall less than August 2007 estimate
Big Dig contractors to pay $458.2M    Jan 24, 08   Boston Globe
90% of settlement money placed in fund for future Big Dig costs
Econolite & PTV America integrate transportation technologies    Nov 21, 06   Econolite
Econolite and PTV America Inc. unite to design mobility simulation software


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