House Bill Promotes Local Infrastructure Projects
Rep. Julia Brownley recently introduced lhe Support Local Transportation Act, which would incrementally increase funding for localities via the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant program.
February 1, 2021Bridge NY Funding Key for Repairs and Resiliency, Experts Say
The funding recently directed to the Bridge NY program represents a positive step in helping repair the state’s aging system, according to infrastructure experts.
February 1, 2021Utility Makes 7-Inch Rear Impact Guard Standard
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced its dry vans, refrigerated vans and flatbeds produced after 2002 can be retrofitted with Utility’s now-standard 7-inch deep, horizontal ICC bumper in order to exceed all rear trailer-guard safety regulations.
January 29, 2021Trucks Included in Maryland’s Updated Safety Plan
The 2021-2025 Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan, released Jan. 28, identifies strategies and actions meant to help eliminate fatalities on state roadways.
January 29, 2021Tire Maintenance Involves Familiar Practices, New Technology
Heavy-duty truck tire maintenance is proof positive that a field can remain constant while constantly evolving. Many parts of the tire-changing process have remained static for decades. But fleets say new tire designs, tools and technologies are enhancing maintenance operations, especially for tire monitoring.
January 29, 2021Fleets Implement Techniques to Fight Corrosion From Salts
Keeping roadways free of snow and ice is critical for safety, but the de-icing products states use — mainly chlorides — are notorious for causing truck corrosion, creating a significant risk to equipment.
January 29, 2021State DOTs Find Alternative Solutions to Clearing Roads
States are working to decrease the amount of product needed to clear winter roads, implementing brine technology and adding corrosion inhibitors
January 29, 2021COVID-19 Package to Go Before Senate in February, Chuck Schumer Says
A new round of COVID-19 economic relief that would include aid for hard-hit transportation systems will be up for consideration in early February, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated Jan. 28.
January 28, 2021Biden Directs Agencies to Address Climate Change
New directives approved by President Joe Biden in response to climate change set in motion an extensive environmental agenda throughout federal agencies while rolling back Trump-era guidance on permitting.
January 28, 2021Tutorials, Updated Datasets Among Upgrades Planned for FHWA Bridge Portal
The Federal Highway Administration will introduce tutorial videos, fix bugs and update datasets as part of a series of enhancements to its web portal that offers a wealth of data on bridges.
January 27, 2021