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ARTBA analysis shows state fuel tax adjustments have limited impact on gas prices

30 Mar 2022 16:05:06 GMT

ARTBA recently voiced opposition to legislation that would suspend the federal gas tax for the rest of the year

Roadway Safety Associations Benefit Members, Industry at Large

25 Mar 2022 17:59:38 GMT

Analysis shows states moved forward on 16,000 transportation improvement projects in 2021

25 Mar 2022 16:21:08 GMT

ARTBA dashboard shows states leveraged $31.4 billion in federal funds with their own funds to advance nearly $57 billion in projects

ATSSA announces Innovation Award winners at 2022 Traffic Expo

15 Feb 2022 20:14:06 GMT

Items were evaluated on the criteria of lifesaving qualities, degree of need, innovation, and design

ARTBA opposes Senate bill to suspend federal gas tax

10 Feb 2022 16:16:59 GMT

If passed, the legislation will suspend the 18.4 cents per gallon of the federal gas tax until Jan. 1, 2023

UPDATE: Voters in 17 states approve 89% of transportation investment initiatives

05 Nov 2021 16:00:02 GMT

Estimates say 244 preliminarily approved measures will generate $6.9 billion in revenue for transportation projects

AASHTO names 12 projects as finalists in 2021 America's Transportation Awards

24 Sep 2021 15:39:24 GMT

Finalists now compete for the Grand Prize and the People’s Choice Award

New analysis says Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would provide economic boost

22 Sep 2021 16:49:01 GMT

The $1 trillion IIJA was approved by the Senate 69-30 last month and is pending in the House

APTA supports public transportation investments in Build Back Better Act

13 Sep 2021 21:14:25 GMT

Bill creates program to provide $10 billion for competitive grants for public transit access to affordable housing

Vulnerable Road User recommendations from ATSSA

09 Sep 2021 22:00:08 GMT

Zooming in on Infrastructure Ep. 11 - ARTBA scholarship program

12 Aug 2021 17:06:45 GMT

In this episode, Roads & Bridges Associate Editor Tim Bruns talks with Matt Jeanneret, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Matt is also the Executive Director of the ARTBA Foundation. We are also joined by Melanie Laird, the Scholarship Program Manager for ARTBA. Matthew and Melanie spoke with Roads & Bridges about ARTBA's “Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship” program, which aims to help the children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job to receive post-high school financial assistance.

AGC launches new initiative to address climate change

04 Aug 2021 17:58:48 GMT

Association calling for an increase in investments and funding opportunities to build more efficient highways

UPDATE: Text released on bipartisan infrastructure bill after Senate votes to move forward

02 Aug 2021 14:20:57 GMT

Legislation includes $550 billion in new spending over five years

APTA releases new Mobility Innovation report for public transit

29 Jul 2021 23:09:04 GMT

Report highlights innovative potential of the U.S. public transportation industry

Transportation investment generates 700,000 jobs annually in California, report shows

27 Jul 2021 22:26:23 GMT

Investments in California’s transportation infrastructure expected to grow from $40.4 billion in 2021 to $52.6 billion in 2030

ITS America calls for stronger cybersecurity to protect transportation system

23 Jul 2021 15:34:35 GMT

CEO testifies in front of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

APTA honors several organizations, leaders in public transportation

20 Jul 2021 23:10:43 GMT

Awards recognize organizations in the public transportation industry who have demonstrated significant leadership

Industry News: Doosan, Trimble announce machine control solution for crawler excavators

06 Jul 2021 22:04:51 GMT

Also, NRMCA recognizes LafargeHolcim for safety at concrete plants;

AECOM appoints Sean T. Derry as vice president, transit and rail systems

Zooming in on Infrastructure Ep. 10 - Talking with Maria Lehman, incoming ASCE President

23 Jun 2021 17:30:24 GMT

In this episode, R&B Senior Managing Editor Brian W. Budzynski talks with Maria Lehman, incoming 2022-2023 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Ms. Lehman is currently ASCE’s National Treasurer, serves on the Society’s Industry Leaders Council, and is a member of the ASCE’s Committee on America’s Infrastructure (CAI), which is responsible for preparing the quadrennial Infrastructure Report Card. She is also GHD Inc.’s Infrastructure Market Leader for the United States. She earned her Bachelor of Science in civil engineering at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is also a licensed professional engineer in several states. She will be inducted as president-elect at the Annual Business Meeting this October during the virtual ASCE 2021 Convention.

Associations ask Schumer to take action on Surface Transportation Reauthorization

16 Jun 2021 15:25:21 GMT

STRA was unanimously approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

APTA releases new high-performance rail return on investment report

11 Jun 2021 17:50:01 GMT

Guide intended to provide decision-making support for developing high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects

OSHA COVID safety rules offer flexibility to transportation construction firms

10 Jun 2021 23:09:37 GMT

New rules allow for relaxed requirements on face coverings, other health protocols for workers who are fully vaccinated

ITS America, AASHTO take legal action to retain 5.9 GHz band for V2X

03 Jun 2021 14:57:40 GMT

Lawsuit seeks to reverse the FCC's reallocation of 60% of the 5.9 GHz band to unlicensed, non-transportation uses

APTA urges lawmakers to establish passenger rail trust fund

25 May 2021 17:18:05 GMT

APTA CEO says dedicated funding for passenger rail is critical

ATSSA endorses Senate bill aimed at improving high-risk rural road safety

21 May 2021 17:16:23 GMT

Legislation would create a $750 million HSIP set-aside directed solely for safety projects on high-risk rural roads