WASHINGTON—Seven northeastern states' departments of transportation became the first in 2016 to claim awards in a national competition highlighting excellence in construction projects that improve travel safety, reduce roadway congestion and provide more…
Six States and FHWA Will Collaborate to Enhance Pollinator Habitat along New Monarch Highway
DES MOINES, IOWA - Six state departments of transportation and the Federal Highway Administration today signed a memorandum of agreement that will improve…
HNTB Whitepaper Breaks Down FAST Act’s Section 6020
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 5, 2016 – HNTB Corporation issued a new white paper highlighting the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act – Section…
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance Recognizes Eight State DOTs
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has recognized eight state departments of transportation with the 2015 Perpetual Pavement Award for high quality, long-life asphalt pavements. The award is presented to state transportation departments and local agency road…
Septentrio Offers New-Generation Multi-Constellation Continuously Operating Reference Stations for DOTs
TORRANCE, Calif., April 6, 2016—Septentrio Americas announces the availability of its new PolaRx5 Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) platforms optimized for state DOTs and other RTK network operators. The PolaRx5 CORS receivers can be purchased…
State DOTs Using Drones to Improve Safety, Collect Data and Cut Costs
WASHINGTON - A growing number of state departments of transportation are leveraging innovative drone technology to creatively improve safety, reduce traffic congestion and save money. According to a March 2016 survey by the American Association of State Highway…
Survey Finds 70% of State DOTs are Tracking El Niño’s Potential Impacts on Winter Weather
WASHINGTON - The tricky-to-track ocean and atmospheric phenomenon known as El Niño has prompted state departments of transportation to make winter weather preparations in the face of uncertainty. As winter is set to officially begin, the American Association…
Washington State Secretary Peterson Touts Practical Design Savings in TTV Report
In a new episode of the "News in Design" series on AASHTO's Transportation TV, Washington state Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson said her department is saving time and money through agency reforms based on "practical design" concepts. Practical design…
Innovative State DOT Programs Help Communities Become More Livable and Transportation Systems More Sustainable
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2015—Earth Day was created 45 years ago as a way of putting environmental concerns front and center. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is released a new video to commemorate Earth Day and to showcase…
