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

kmjguy

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, Asphalt Pavements, Nevada

Twelve Miles of New Interstate in Nevada

kmjguy

Seventy years after the start of the nation's interstate program, another piece of highway was completed in 2018.  Using Fuel Revenue Indexing (FRI) and federal funds, the $318 million project has a 2.5-mile section constructed in PCC (Phase 1) and a 12.5-mile stretch constructed with asphalt (Phase II). Click here to learn about this highway… Continue reading Twelve Miles of New Interstate in Nevada

2019, Hawaii, People

Hawaii DOT Seeking Public Feedback on Potential Switch to RUC Fees

kmjguy

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

2019, Asphalt Pavements, Safety, Utah

UDOT avalanche crews prep for winter storm

kmjguy

According to a news release, UDOT triggers about 330 avalanches annually in Little Cottonwood Canyon to decrease the threat of snowfall from the mountains to drivers and property. UDOT has refined its technology over the years. It uses Remote Avalanche Control Systems to trigger avalanches in a "more customized, fine-tuned approach," the news release explained.… Continue reading UDOT avalanche crews prep for winter storm

2019, Nevada, Sustainability

Report Encourages Electrification of Nevada’s Transportation System

kmjguy

“Electrifying the movement of goods and people around the state moves the needle forward on all of Nevada’s priorities for growth and livability – energy independence, clean energy, clean air, economic mobility, and an efficient transportation system,” the report noted. Click here to learn more about this potential change to Nevada's transportation system. Courtesy of… Continue reading Report Encourages Electrification of Nevada’s Transportation System

2019, Asphalt Pavements, Washington

The Path to a Specification Update: Oscillatory Rollers for HMA Bridge Deck Paving

kmjguy

A Western/Pacific Smooth Ride Sentinel 1st time exclusive! by David Gent, P.E., Executive Director Washington Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has long used relatively thin (typically less than two-inch depth) hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlays, often in combination with waterproofing membranes, to protect concrete bridge decks from surface wear… Continue reading The Path to a Specification Update: Oscillatory Rollers for HMA Bridge Deck Paving

2019, Asphalt Pavements, Plants, Washington

Asphalt Institute Mix Design Technology Certification Course

kmjguy

April 9-12, 2019 Washington DOT Materials Lab 1655 S. Second Avenue SW Tumwater, Washington The Asphalt Institute Mix Design Technology Certification (MDT) course provides advanced technicians, designers, and engineers responsible for mix designs with a thorough understanding of the properties of the materials which compose asphalt mixtures, as well as the physical and mathematical processes… Continue reading Asphalt Institute Mix Design Technology Certification Course