Federal Highway Administration
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
NAPA: RAP is America’s most recycled product
Ninety-seven million tons of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) were reclaimed in 2019, according to the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). Keep Reading
ARTBA report: Bridge repair pace slowing, deficiencies worsening
More than 47,000 of the nation's bridges are now classified as structurally deficient and in poor condition. Keep Reading
Federal Highway Administration awards grants to seven states
Several million dollars in grants were awarded to seven states to test ways to fund infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
PCA: Highway bill to drive more cement consumption
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act will drive a rise in cement consumption, according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The $305 billion highway bill will maintain and improve U.S. infrastructure for the next five years. According to PCA,… Keep Reading
Metric provides another reason for long-term funding solution
A Federal Highway Administration report (FHWA) provides new leverage for the passage of a long-term highway bill. In its latest monthly “Traffic Volume Trends” report, which was released near the end of June, FHWA says Americans have driven a record… Keep Reading
‘Pothole Robin Hood’
The infrastructure of the United States is deteriorating, and there are signs that the public is beginning to take notice. I see more and more stories in the mainstream media about the need for infrastructure improvements. My favorite was about… Keep Reading
Six states to benefit from DOT emergency relief funds
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $11.5 million in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help six states cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters in the… Keep Reading
