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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
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Colorado governor blames Republicans for legislative failure
May 8, 08
The Denver Post
Proposals to fix Colorado roads and bridges fail
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Debate on FAA reauthorization bill postponed
May 7, 08
AGC
Bill includes provision that would supplement HTF revenue
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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
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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
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U.S. 34 bridge reopen after barge hit
May 2, 08
Various
Iowa DOT inspectors determine no structural damage from the glancing blow
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Highway trust fund fix in jeopardy
May 1, 08
AGC of America
AGC calls for help
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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
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Chicago to receive more than $153 million in federal funding
Apr 30, 08
U.S. DOT
Money aims to reduce traffic congestion
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DOT launches blog
Apr 30, 08
U.S. DOT
Fast Lane is an online community for those interested in the nation's transportation system
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Illinois Tollway considering reinstating beeping I-PASS transponders
Apr 29, 08
Southtown Star
Devices suggested to correct issues with toll system
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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
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$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
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Oberstar presses for I-35W hearing
Apr 24, 08
Minnesota Star Tribune
NTSB wants to wait until its investigation is complete
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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
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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
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AASHTO executive director reacts to McCain's gas tax holiday
Apr 18, 08
AASHTO
John Horsley calls plan "damaging," "devastating"
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MoDOT engineers find no bridge damages so far after earthquake
Apr 18, 08
MoDOT
Inspections will be complete by the end of April 18
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Pennsylvania readies itself for privatization
Apr 18, 08
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Bids for Turnpike due by the end of the month
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Vermont agency may have to scale back $5 million
Apr 18, 08
Vermont Press Bureau
Budget shortfall and emergency pothole repairs redirects funding agenda
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'Gas Tax Holiday' amendment offered then withdrawn
Apr 18, 08
AGC
Sen. Jon Kyl intends to pursue amendment at later date
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Nebraska Legislature overrides governor's gas tax veto
Apr 17, 08
World-Herald Bureau
Gas slated to increase 1.2 cents per gallon
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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
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AGC protests McCain’s proposed gas tax moratorium
Apr 16, 08
AGC
‘Gas Tax Holiday’ estimated to cost HTF $8.5 billion
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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
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ARTBA voices opposition to senate bill
Apr 11, 08
ARTBA
Clean Water Restoration Act would expand federal wetlands jurisdiction
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New FHWA executive director
Apr 11, 08
FHWA
Jeff Paniati bumped up to new position to continue push for congestion relief
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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
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Congressman subpoenas EPA for greenhouse gas waiver documents
Mar 14, 08
Associated Press
EPA administrator prefers national standard for emissions
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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
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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
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Consortium achieives financial close on Texas toll road project
Mar 12, 08
Cintra
Construction on final segments of SH 130 begins in 2009
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CONTECH acquires European rights to CDS technology
Mar 12, 08
CONTECH Construction Products Inc.
License gives company intellectual property assets, selling rights in Europe
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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
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Court invalidates Ultimax patents
Feb 19, 08
CTS Cement Manufacturing Co.
Court rules that CTS Cement Manufacturing did not infringe on Ultimax patents
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Kentucky governor: State resources not misused in traffic signal approval
Jan 25, 08
Lexington Herald-Leader
Approval went through ‘proper channels,’ Beshear says
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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
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Capka steps down from FHWA chief post
Jan 25, 08
U.S. DOT
No successor named; deputy administrator becomes acting administrator
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Texas DOT opens new transportation management center
Jan 24, 08
Texas DOT
DalTrans housed in bigger building, includes about 200 roadway cameras
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Budget office estimates $1.4B shortfall in Highway Trust Fund
Jan 24, 08
AGC of America
Predicted shortfall less than August 2007 estimate
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Big Dig contractors to pay $458.2M
Jan 24, 08
Boston Globe
90% of settlement money placed in fund for future Big Dig costs
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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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