| Median Intersection Design for Rural High-Speed Divided Highways Report |
| May 17, 2010 Transportation Research Board |
| This Transportation Research Board report explores common safety issues at median intersections on rural divided highways, and examines innovative geometric and operational treatments for addressing those issues. The report includes ten case studies that illustrate how various treatments have been applied in the field. |
| Link: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_650.pdf |
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| Oberstar blocked on transit bill |
| May 17, 2010 Politco.com |
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| Link: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37328.html |
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| LaHood announces proposed rule prohibiting distracted railroad operation |
| May 17, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot9810.htm |
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| Alaskan Way Viaduct bid approved |
| May 14, 2010 Puget Sound Business Journal |
| The state has awarded the $114 million elevated roadway job to Skanska U.S.A. |
| Link: http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/05/10/daily35.html |
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| LaHood comments on mega bridge replacement near Baltimore |
| May 14, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/fhwa1210.htm |
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| LaHood notes groundbreaking of Delaware’s largest Recovery Act project |
| May 14, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/fhwa1110.htm |
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| AASHTO reacts to Highway Trust Fund trouble |
| May 13, 2010 AASHTO |
| All revenues from any new taxes, or "pollution fees," placed on transportation fuels should be deposited directly into the Highway Trust Fund for investment in a multiyear federal surface transportation program, said AASHTO. |
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| LaHood announces transit grant for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma |
| May 13, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/fta1310.htm |
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| Study shows public transit requires additional funds to serve older Americans |
| May 12, 2010 APTA |
| To serve the rapidly growing portion of Americans older than 65, public transportation will incur increased operating and capital costs on the order of another $3.9 billion annually by 2030, according to a new study conducted for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). |
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| MDOT’s highway widening plan maroons pedestrians |
| May 12, 2010 Streetsblog Capitol Hill |
| The state’s construction plan leaves very little accommodation for those on foot, Rights of Way said. |
| Link: http://streetsblog.net/2010/05/12/maine-dot-leaves-portland-pedestrians-stranded/ |
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| LaHood speaks to Toyota credibility issues after meeting with company head |
| May 12, 2010 The New York Times |
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| Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/11/business/global/11toyota.html |
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| Virginia HOT lane debate continues |
| May 10, 2010 The Washington Post |
| To expand or not to expand — that is the question. |
| Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/08/AR2010050803030.html?sub=AR |
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| LaHood comments on proposed DBE program inclusions |
| May 10, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot9010.htm |
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| Projects urgently needed by states to address capacity challenges |
| May 7, 2010 AASHTO |
| Congestion, growth, and improved safety are three reasons state departments of transportation say they need to increase highway and bridge capacity in their communities. Transportation Reboot: Unlocking Gridlock offers a state-by-state rundown of the most urgent transportation projects needed in urban areas to meet these challenges as well as to address projected increases in population and freight, said AASHTO. |
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| PCA to recognize public officials for sustainable development with concrete |
| May 7, 2010 Portland Cement Association |
| The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has announced that it will extend its call for entries for the 2010 Sustainable Leadership Awards until June 15. Now in its third year, the Sustainable Leadership Awards program recognizes public officials that employ the use of concrete and cement-based products for sustainable, long-lasting benefits. In administering these awards, PCA helps to educate and inform decision makers and those in the construction industry on how concrete is a vital and versatile part of the ‘greening’ of America's infrastructure. |
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| LaHood tangles with GOP critic over sustainability community effort |
| May 7, 2010 Streetsblog Capitol Hill |
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| Link: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2010/05/06/lahood-answers-gop-critic-soothes-dem-skeptic-of-sustainability-office/ |
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| Funding absent for Missouri transportation program |
| May 6, 2010 MoDOT |
| Stagnant state revenues, uncertain federal funding and no more money from Amendment 3 bonds is causing highway and bridge construction in Missouri to decrease dramatically. |
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| Public comment on strategic plan requested |
| May 5, 2010 U.S. DOT |
| “The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comment to help finalize a new strategic plan that returns the focus of transportation decisions to the people who use the transportation systems and their communities.” said Secretary Ray LaHood. |
| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot8310.htm |
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| FHWA calls for test projects |
| May 5, 2010 Federal Highway Administration |
| The Federal Highway Adiministration (FHWA) is looking for "projects that demonstrate sustainability best practices for roadways." |
| Link: http://www.greenroads.us/381/fhwa-call.html |
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| ‘Low-occupancy’ toll lane experiment trending upwards |
| May 4, 2010 Roads & Bridges |
| After a slow start and little payout, this Washington toll lane trial is said to be showing signs of improvement. |
| Link: http://www.roadsbridges.com/Washington%E2%80%99s-toll-experiment-showing-some-signs-of-promise-NewsPiece20618 |
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| LaHood announces availability of federal funds for bus system upgrades |
| May 4, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/fta1210.htm |
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| Alternative Intersections/Interchanges: Informational Report |
| May 3, 2010 Transportation Research Board |
| This U.S. Federal Highway Administration report explores four intersection and two interchange designs that have potential advantages over conventional at-grade intersections and grade-separated diamond interchanges. Issues explored in the report related to each alternative treatment include geometric design, operation and safety, access management, costs, construction sequencing, environmental benefits, and applicability. |
| Link: http://144.171.11.107/Main/Public/Blurbs/21d4e499-eed4-4081-915a-fc7c9665720d.aspx |
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| Utilization of private consultants on the rise |
| May 3, 2010 Journal Sentinel |
| The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is relying heavily private consultants, and in some cases, they have become almost indistinguishable from state workers, said Jason Stein of the Journal Sentinel. |
| Link: http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/92599474.html |
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| TDOT releases transportation improvement plan |
| May 3, 2010 TN.gov Newsroom |
| “The three-year Multi-modal Work Program for 2010-2013 includes 238 transportation projects and programs, including 175 individual highway project phases, 31 transit, water, rail and aviation initiatives, and 32 transportation programs serving Tennesseans across the state,” said the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). |
| Link: http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/5024 |
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| Cement use predicted to rise |
| May 3, 2010 Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce |
| “The Portland Cement Association (PCA) expects a modest 3 million to 5 million metric ton increase over severely depressed 2009 levels will materialize during 2010,” said Edward Sullivan, chief economist for the PCA. |
| Link: http://www.djc.com/news/co/12017368.html |
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| LaHood announces $1 million in emergency relief funds for Connecticut |
| May 3, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/fhwa1010.htm |
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| Performance Evaluation of Various Rehabilitation and Preservation Treatments |
| April 30, 2010 Transportation Research Board |
| This U.S. Federal Highway Administration report explores the degree to which pavement preservation treatments, including minor rehabilitation treatments, extend the service life of pavements with or without adding strength. |
| Link: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/pub_details.cfm?id=666 |
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| LaHood joins Oprah for ‘No Phone Zone Day’ |
| April 30, 2010 U.S. DOT |
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| Link: http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot8610.htm |
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| LaHood confirmed for ARTBA P3 Conference |
| April 29, 2010 ARTBA |
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has confirmed to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) that he will deliver the keynote address at the association’s 22nd Annual ARTBA Public Private Partnerships (P3) in Transportation Conference, held July 22-23 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. ARTBA said LaHood is expected to share his views on the role of P3s in addressing the nation’s transportation challenges and outline the Obama Administration’s P3 goals for the upcoming reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs.
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| Link: http://www.artba.org/article/transportation-secretary-lahood-confirmed-for-july-22-23-artba-p3-conference/ |
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| Groundbreaking originates for landmark bridge |
| April 28, 2010 HNTB Corp. |
 A groundbreaking for the new Missouri River Bridge was held Monday in St. Louis. The bridge, which when complete, will be one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the nation, is scheduled to open in 2014. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood (left) and former Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, Pete Rahn (right) were among the dignitaries at the event. Rahn presented LaHood with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Illinois and Missouri DOTs. HNTB Corp. designed the bridge and is providing construction documents for constructor MTA.
Mentioned as a transportation mover and shaker in the RAI Exclusive, ‘The Power List,’ Rahn joined HNTB this month as senior vice president and leader of the firm’s national transportation practice. In his new role, Rahn will develop and direct strategies that enhance HNTB’s service to state departments of transportation across the country.
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| Link: http://www.hubdot.net/ |
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Department of Transportation makes steps to ensure the structure's ecological footprint is as small as possible, leaving room for natural habitats to flourish.
