Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingNew York State DOT initiative adjusts construction schedule to reduce driver disruptionsThe New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has launched the “Drivers First” initiative, which will prioritize the convenience of motorists and ensure that disruptions are as minimal as possible to drivers at highway and bridge projects across the state. To kick off the initiative, New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo directed the State […]February 14, 2013RoadbuildingAmtrak, Texas DOT start study to consider new service from Bossier City-Shreveport to Fort WorthAmtrak and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have agreed on the scope of a feasibility study for new Amtrak service between the Bossier City -Shreveport area in Northwest Louisiana and along the Interstate 20 (I-20) corridor to Dallas and Fort Worth. Members of the East Texas Corridor Council (ETCC) joined TxDOT and Amtrak officials […]February 12, 2013RoadbuildingAmerican Road & Transportation Builders Association 25th Anniversary P3 in Transportation ConferenceJuly 24-26, 2013, 300 industry executives, federal, state and local public officials, as well as financial and public policy experts are expected to attend the milestone 25th Anniversary of ARTBA’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) in Transportation Conference in Washington, D.C. At a special July 25 gala awards dinner, they will take a look back at the […]February 12, 2013RoadbuildingCaltrans wants public input on statewide rail plan, webinar set for Feb. 26California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which manages two of the nation’s busiest passenger rail lines, is asking its rapidly growing passenger base what they think about rail systems in the Golden State. The department will host five public open houses and a statewide webinar this month to solicit input on the draft California State Rail […]February 12, 2013RoadbuildingARTBA: States committed nearly $120 billion for transportation improvement in 2012, short of $129 billion peak in 2010State departments of transportation (DOTs) and local governments committed a little over $117 billion in funding for highway, bridge, transit, port and other transportation-related construction projects during 2012, according to new analysis of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). ARTBA’s monthly report, “Value of Transportation […]February 12, 2013RoadbuildingStantec’s Matthew Alexander Presented with ‘Driving Force Award’ by the E-470 Board of DirectorsStantec Transportation Program Manager Matthew Alexander has been honored with the “Driving Force Award” by the E-470 Public Highway Authority board of directors. A member of Stantec’s Denver transportation practice, Alexander was recognized for “his contributions and leadership in supporting the continued development of the E-470 corridor.” Previously, the award has been presented to Colorado […]February 11, 2013RoadbuildingNortrax acquires John Deere dealer Holt EquipmentNortrax has purchased the assets of John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment dealer Holt Equipment Co. and began leasing Holt’s dealership sites, according to a Feb. 4 press statement. Holt is based in Louisville, Ky., with territory locations in Louisville, Richmond, London and Bowling Green, and encompassing a 78-county trade area across Kentucky and Indiana. […]February 4, 2013RoadbuildingI-80 WB near Lincoln closed from jackknifed semi; Hwy. 6 closed at L-80H from iceAccording to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR), I-80 is closed westbound, near Lincoln, at Interchange No. 395, Shoemaker’s Truck Stop. Westbound lanes are closed due to jackknifed semi-trucks. Highway 6 is closed at the junction of Highway 6 and L-80H at Milford east to the junction of Highways 103 and 6, according to NDOR. […]January 30, 2013RoadbuildingCat: 2012 record sales, revenues up 10 percent to $65 billionDespite economic and political uncertainty, Caterpillar Inc. on Jan. 28 has reported record 2012 sales and revenues of $65.875 billion, an increase of 10 percent from $60.138 billion in 2011. Profit per share of $8.48 was also an all-time record, including the impact of the previously announced goodwill impairment charge of $0.87 per share related […]January 28, 2013World of ConcreteThe list is in for the CIM Auction’s big-ticket items at World of ConcreteThe list is in. The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program has released the list of sports and travel packages for its eighth annual auction at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. 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