Department of Transportation
A new chapter: Jones Bros aims to venture further into aggregates
With one aggregate operation building up and others to come, Jones Bros is adding to its long history in heavy highway and civil construction. Keep Reading
E-ticketing takes another step forward
A new integration provides a layer of trust to ensure electronic project records meet source record standards for federally aided projects. Keep Reading
New infrastructure program targets carbon emissions reduction
The Federal Highway Administration says its Carbon Reduction Program is designed to help states develop carbon-reduction strategies. Keep Reading
Clarity surfacing on infrastructure bill funding rollout
Some industry stakeholders are getting antsy as they await funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, but answers about when, where and how much are emerging. Keep Reading
DOT launches historic bridge investment program
According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Bridge Formula Program represents the largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Keep Reading
Bipartisan surface transportation bill emerges from Senate
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, crafted by the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, represents an increase of more than 34 percent from the FAST Act. Keep Reading
Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate's quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary. Keep Reading
Buttigieg to set agenda at Department of Transportation
President-elect Joe Biden revealed this week that Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will serve as his transportation secretary. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta adds former transportation secretary to board
Anthony Foxx, who served under President Obama, joins Martin Marietta’s board of directors. Keep Reading
