March 1997

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Snowfighters to Gather in Kansas City

Dec. 28, 2000
Snow flakes, soft and delicate like fine lace appear harmless as they flutter to the ground from a winter sky. But as the saying goes there's strength in numbers, and when the...
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Fiberglass Mesh Reduces Reflective Cracking on California Highway

Dec. 28, 2000
State Highway 89 originated as an old logging road and consisted of approximately 0.57 ft of asphaltic concrete (AC) over a granular base of volcanic origin. It receives a high...
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Power Drives Cummins' New Products

Dec. 28, 2000
Cummins Engine Co. plans to announce advancements to its powerplants through 1997 and 1998. The changes will affect customer support and engine characteristics as well as exhaust...
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The French Connection

Dec. 28, 2000
Since celebrating the 40th anniversary of the interstate this past summer, more attention is being focused on the derelict condition of the system. Mention our country's crumbling...
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Reflection of an Industry

Dec. 28, 2000
Training, industry partnerships, and implementation of new technology are emerging themes in the traffic control industry. True to the industry, these themes were reflected in...

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Unambiguous Language Must be Enforced

Dec. 28, 2000
Sometimes a contractor has an "equitable" ("it's only fair") argument to be paid additional compensation. Unfortunately, there is no way to construe the contract to legally permit...
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Targeted Approach Tunes Media to Funding Needs

Dec. 28, 2000
The kickoff on reauthorization was officially launched in January with the opening of the new Congress and the presentation of President Clinton's budget. Highway funding levels...