New infrastructure program targets carbon emissions reduction
The Federal Highway Administration says its Carbon Reduction Program is designed to help states develop carbon-reduction strategies.
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Clarity surfacing on infrastructure bill funding rollout
Some industry stakeholders are getting antsy as they await funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, but answers about when, where and how much are emerging.
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DOT launches historic bridge investment program
According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Bridge Formula Program represents the largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system.
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Bipartisan surface transportation bill emerges from Senate
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, crafted by the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, represents an increase of more than 34 percent from the FAST Act.
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Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate’s quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary.
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Buttigieg to set agenda at Department of Transportation
President-elect Joe Biden revealed this week that Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will serve as his transportation secretary.
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Martin Marietta adds former transportation secretary to board
Anthony Foxx, who served under President Obama, joins Martin Marietta’s board of directors.
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Assessing one state’s DOT funding situation
Elliott Botzis, a 19-year veteran of Vulcan Materials who also serves the South Carolina Aggregates Association as president, offers perspective on 2021 project funding within the state of South Carolina.
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