Mon July 25, 2016
Amid Road Funding Standoff, Some Towns May Go It Alone
The website NJ.com is reporting that as the state shut down of road projects continues due to funding issues with the Transportation Trust Fund, municipal officials are deciding whether to finish construction projects or gamble on waiting for a legislative solution....
Fri July 22, 2016
ODOT Names Hulin Deputy Director
ODOT appointed Russell Hulin deputy director in June 2016. He also continues to serve as chief financial officer of the department, which was delegated to him in September 2013. In addition, Hulin serves as the director of finance and administration....
Thu July 21, 2016
Interstates: Key Commerce Corridors Fueling Economic Growth
Arizona's interstate highways are key commerce corridors serving not only as the backbone of its transportation system but providing businesses and their customers with food, fuel and other essentials....
Thu July 21, 2016
Mesa Voters to Weigh in on Sales Tax Hike This Fall
MESA, Ariz. (AP) Mesa voters will have the chance in November to weigh in on a sales tax hike that would fund public safety and higher education improvements. KNXV-TV reports that city leaders put a 0.4 percent sales tax increase on the November 8 ballot....
Thu July 21, 2016
ASA: 'Pay-If-Paid' Rule Must Be Reversed
A Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling in a case involving the construction of a condominium and garage in Covington, Ky., contradicts the Commonwealth's strong public policy that those who furnish construction materials or labor under written agreements must receive just compensation, the American Subcontractors Association told the Supreme Court of Kentucky....
Wed July 20, 2016
Hundreds of DOT Workers Offered Buyouts
Local North Carolina news affiliate WTVD is reporting that hundreds of workers at the NC Department of Transportation are being offered an employee buy-out as part of a massive reorganization. Workers got an email in late May explaining the Reorganization Through Reduction plan and describing it in glowing terms, as a "voluntary separation" program designed to "empower employees." The email goes on to say if there aren't enough volunteers, there may be cuts anyway....
Wed July 20, 2016
TEX Rail Construction Receives Green Light to Start 27-Mi. Commuter Rail Job
The Federal Transit Administration awarded a letter of no prejudice to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for TEX Rail, which means construction for the 27-mi. (43.5 km) commuter rail can break ground....
Wed July 20, 2016
Gov. Christie Has 'No Idea' When Road Construction Shutdown Will End
The website NJ.com is reporting that a stalemate between the state Senate and Gov. Chris Christie over funding for New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund shows no sign of yielding as a statewide road and rail construction shutdown continues into its second week....
Wed July 20, 2016
AED Hosts U.S. Rep. Barletta at McCann Industries
On July 18th the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) hosted U.S. Representative Lou Barletta (PA-11) for a facility tour and a discussion of business and tax issues affecting AED member companies, their suppliers and their employees....
Tue July 19, 2016
Major U.S. City's Infrastructure Bill Jumps $105M Over Budget
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that private contractors fixing Baltimore's water mains, repaving roads and rehabbing buildings routinely go over budget — at a cost to taxpayers of more than $105 million over the past four years, a Baltimore Sun review has found....
