Wyoming's iconic snow fences may look low-tech and old-fashioned, but these structures are an important tool in modern winter travel safety. The Wyoming DOT explains how snow fences work and their importance in preventing dangerous accidents. Featuring: Duard…
EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3
PASADENA, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new regulation aimed at reducing emissions from heavy-duty…
Video: Day in the Life – Asphalt Materials Lab Testing Supervisor
Join us for a chat with Asphalt Materials Lab Testing Supervisor Susan Dukes Snyder. Learn what role SCDOT's Office of Materials and Research fills for…
TxDOT Selects WSP for Capital Express Central Downtown Reconstruction Project
Highway improvements will add capacity and enhance safety and mobility as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s wider Capital Express Central Corridor project. AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has chosen…
The Yutraffic Blade Controller: Elevating Safety and Efficiency at Kansas Intersection
Yutraffic Blade being installed at the intersection of Ninth and Magnolia in Salina, KS By choosing Yunex Traffic’s latest controller the Yutraffic Blade to upgrade their intersections, the City of Salina demonstrates their commitment to staying…
Road Features That Predict Crash Sites Identified in New Machine-Learning Model
The study used data collected from 9,300 miles of road AMHERST, Mass. – Issues such as abrupt changes in speed limits and incomplete lane markings are among the most influential factors that can predict road crashes, finds new research by University…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $623 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Photograph: Bjoern WyleZich/Getty Images Funding will deploy chargers in communities and along major travel corridors, while promoting American jobs and leadership in EV charging WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced…
FHWA Releases New Traffic Control Device Manual with Updates to Improve Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and All Road Users
Updated MUTCD also encourages new innovations to improve travel and looks toward transportation infrastructure of the future As part of the process of updating the 11th edition, the FHWA sought and incorporated input from the public nationwide,…
HDR’s David Ungemah Explains the Benefits of Road Pricing
Road pricing offers numerous benefits for states as they grapple with decreasing gas tax revenue and rising congestion. Strategies such as managed lanes, tolling or congestion pricing can improve traffic flow, reduce emissions and provide an alternative revenue…
SCDOT Video Highlights Bridge Inspection Work
The latest “Day in the Life” video issued by the South Carolina Department of Transportation focuses on the work of its bridge inspection teams.
