Category: Hawaii

2019, Asphalt Pavements, Hawaii

Hawaii Roads – Low and Failing Grades?

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It's not often that the Hawaii DOT, the City & County of Honolulu, Private Industry, and academia gather to discuss our roads in Hawaii.  Thanks to INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII that discussion recently took place. Road construction, highway maintenance, potholes, and traffic congestion are all elements said to contribute to Hawaii consistently getting a low… Continue reading Hawaii Roads – Low and Failing Grades?

2019, Alaska, Arizona, Asphalt Pavements, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, People, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Oregon lawmaker introduces bill to raise gas tax, eventually linking it to inflation

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tuesday introduced the Rebuild America Act of 2019, which would incrementally increase the federal gasoline and diesel taxes to invest in America’s infrastructure. The legislation raises the fuels tax by five cents a year over five years, indexes it to inflation, and establishes Congress’ intention to replace it with a more… Continue reading Oregon lawmaker introduces bill to raise gas tax, eventually linking it to inflation

2019, Asphalt Pavements, Hawaii, People

Volcano Scientists, National Park Talks Mark Eruption Anniversary

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Three public presentations will be given by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The free events will provide an opportunity for residents to get a retrospective of the volcanic event that began on May 3, 2018.  All three public talks will be held over the coming weeks, providing… Continue reading Volcano Scientists, National Park Talks Mark Eruption Anniversary

2019, Asphalt Pavements, Hawaii

SMA Strategy in Hawaii

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Hawaii Public Radio recently interviewed HDOT Highways Division Deputy Director Ed Sniffen regarding his agency’s pavement maintenance program. The 10-minute interview focuses on general pavement maintenance philosophy and Hawaii's increasing use of stone matrix asphalt (SMA) as a strategy to reduce life-cycle costs and user delay. There is particular discussion of Pali Highway, one of… Continue reading SMA Strategy in Hawaii

2019, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, People, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Survey: Recruiting, Retaining New Workers Becoming More Difficult for State Governments

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U.S. state governments face growing challenges attracting, building and retaining critically important talent and workforce skills, according to research by the National Association of State Chief Administrators, conducted in collaboration with global consulting company Accenture and human resources provider NEOGOV. According to the report, chief administrators and HR directors find “difficulty attracting new employees” as… Continue reading Survey: Recruiting, Retaining New Workers Becoming More Difficult for State Governments

2019, Hawaii, People

Hawaii DOT Seeking Public Feedback on Potential Switch to RUC Fees

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The Hawaii DOT is considering swapping gas tax for road-use charge (RUC).  Is your state considering the same? The Hawaii DOT will be holding 14 community meetings from late March through early May to gather public feedback on whether to implement a road usage charge or RUC to fund the upkeep of roadways and bridges;… Continue reading Hawaii DOT Seeking Public Feedback on Potential Switch to RUC Fees