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This year's Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) convention was the largest to date in attendance and exhibitor participation. The conference featured more than 1,100 attendees and 85 exhibitors, and along with an exceptional line-up of speakers and educational sessions, the convention delivered something for everyone. Click here to hear from both the outgoing and incoming… Continue reading Utah Asphalt Pavement Association Picks New President
Shoshana Lew, CDOT executive director thought instead of starting with the age-old question of “how do we pay for it?” the agency is asking “what challenges do we face as a community and what infrastructure investments will help solve them?” She believes that reframing the question has helped prioritize the agency’s investments to maximize the… Continue reading Colorado Dept. of Transportation Selected as 2020 Colorado Owner of the Year
Fletcher, who has been in the field of emergency management for 40 years, stressed the importance of building relationships with disaster mitigation workers and policymakers — preferably before a crisis event occurs. “The role of the policymakers is critical. It’s critical in preparedness. It’s critical in response,” Fletcher said. “Having a good relationship is a… Continue reading Experts Offer Best Practices for Coronavirus Response
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is seeking Congressional support for the creation of a fiscal “backstop” for the transportation sector due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, along with “an immediate and temporary” nationwide waiver of federal truck weight restrictions. Click here for the complete article from AASHTO Journal.… Continue reading AASHTO Seeks Fiscal ‘Backstop’ for Transportation Due to Coronavirus
Not your typical paving project . . . Crews repaved Factory Street on Thursday after having removed the contaminated soil in sections over the past 6-1/2 weeks. For the next two weeks, EPA said, no parking will be permitted on the paved portion of the street to allow it to dry completely. Click here for… Continue reading Lead-removal project in Kalihi is completed
A portion of Nevada's highway maintenance and construction fund comes from taxes collected on every gallon of gasoline sold. As more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles hit the roads, less gasoline is being purchased, and less revenue is collected from the gas tax. How can Nevada ensure that all vehicle owners contribute equally to the highway… Continue reading Nevada eyes funding options as gas tax revenue declines
Congratulations to Lakeside Industries Inc. who won the award for their Field Trauma Kit for Worksites. This kit is designed to provide intermediate life support before paramedics arrive on the scene in the event of a traumatic workplace injury. It consists of a 10-gallon waterproof, yellow dry bag that is packed with various first-aid supplies… Continue reading NAPA’s 2019 Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations Award
The third edition of the Asphalt Institute’s “MS 22 – Construction of Quality Asphalt Pavements” is now available. For 35 years, this book has served as the Asphalt Institute’s comprehensive manual on asphalt pavement construction. It has been widely seen as one of the finest resources on the topic. Click here for additional information and… Continue reading Updated MS-22 Manual is Now Available
As the public spotlight continues being directed toward transportation funding, local agencies are feeling the pressure to maintain the millions of dollars of existing in-place street infrastructure that they own and manage. Transportation Asset Management is not sexy, it doesn’t give elected officials the opportunity for a ribbon cutting event for a new city park… Continue reading Communicating Budget Funding Solutions with Elected Officials
Roads along Hawaii's shoreline face danger from high surf and heavy rain . . . . . . the DOT said rain was to blame for the collapse and extended the repairs to fix about 1,500 feet of crumbling highway. “Thirty years ago, we actually had a beach [down there], and the road was perfect… Continue reading DOT extends emergency repair work in Hauula
