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American Glass Bead Manufacturers' Association Applauds Passage of Glass Bead Legislation

The governor of New Jersey signed a law limiting heavy metals in glass beads used in highway markings

January 23, 2012

A Preview of New Speakers at NPE

Take a look at five new speakers attending National Pavement Expo

January 17, 2012

Contractors take notes during a session at National Pavement Expo 2011.

3 Political Challenges to Enacting Transportation Bill by March 31

January 17, 2012

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Pavement Magazine shares tips on Twitter

January 13, 2012

6 Signs that Mark the Path to Sustainable Road Design

A growing group of advocates has chosen to address the negative environmental impact of poorly planned roads by suggesting the adoption of a road rating system similar to the LEED system used for buildings.

January 5, 2012

Senate Plans Swift Action on Long-Delayed Transportation Bill

Senate Democrats expect to pass a long-delayed surface transportation bill soon after they return to Washington.

January 3, 2012

Arizona Holds Down Costs on Highway Projects

On recent big highway projects, Arizona has been spared the significant construction-cost overruns that plague many other states.

December 14, 2011

Paving Market to Hit Bottom in 2012

ARTBA forecasts its largest sectors to shrink 6%, with passenger rail declines offset by growth in freight rail and port investments

December 12, 2011

The value of transportation construction put in place (blue line) has increased every year since 2003, sustained by federal stimulus spending in 2009 and 2010. Transportation construction is generally less volatile, but the end of the stimulus program means declines likely in 2012 and perhaps into 2013.

Equipment Demonstrations Highlight Pavement LIVE 2011

Nine outdoor equipment demonstrations highlighted the first Pavement LIVE trade show

December 7, 2011

The threat of rain deterred Rayner Equipment Systems from spraying sealer with its PavementSaver II dual application machine, but contractors took advantage of the opportunity to test out the unit spraying water on the pavement.

House Postpones Action on Federal Transportation Bill

Representative John Mica, chair of the Transportation Committee, said it's likely we won't see the bill text until early- to mid-February.

December 6, 2011

North Carolina Uses Analytics to Build Roads Faster, Cheaper

NCDOT is analyzing geographic data to help narrow the choices of possible road corridors and, at the same time, is able to reduce costly land surveys.

November 30, 2011

8 Things Revealed -- or Not -- About House Transportation Bill

The House will act on a five-year surface transportation bill in December.

November 21, 2011

House GOP Proposes Expanded Oil Drilling to Fund Transportation Spending

Plan sets the stage for a showdown with Senate Democrats who don’t want highway funding coupled with drilling for new oil.

November 18, 2011

Boehner to Unveil 5-Year Transportation Bill Thursday

House Republicans will unveil a five-year transportation and highway bill Thursday that matches Senate Democrats in highway funding levels.

November 17, 2011

Highway Bill 70 to 80 Percent Completed, says Mica

Rep. John Mica said the House is almost ready to vote on a long-term federal highway bill.

November 16, 2011

Feds Short of Disaster Funds to Rebuild Roads

2011 has set a record for the number of declared disasters in a year; 39 states are waiting for money to help rebuild disaster-damaged roads.

November 15, 2011

Virginia Pushes State Roads Projects Through Design-Build

The design-build procurement method enables VDOT to award contracts quicker, thereby expediting the construction process.

November 10, 2011

Election Results for Nine Transportation Measures

Five of nine transport ballot measures passed.

November 9, 2011