U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao outlined a proposal that would allow drones to operate over populated areas and end a requirement for special permits for night use: long-awaited moves that are expected to help speed commercial use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the United States.
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McLanahan to Display at AGG1
McLanahan Corp. is excited to continue its long-standing presence at AGG1 in 2019. The show, which runs Feb. 12-14, 2019, will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. McLanahan will be located at booth 36068, where visitors can learn more about their complete line of equipment that includes everything from crushing and screening to washing, classifying and tailings…
Read MoreFederal Shutdown Impacting Project Planning for State DOTs
As the partial shutdown of the federal government over border wall funding stretches past 20 days, some state departments of transportation are beginning to curtail planning for new projects while several mass transit systems are scrambling as many rely on federal grants for both operating revenues and capital funding, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Read MoreChamber President Calls for Gas Tax Increase
Every year, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue outlines the top challenges facing the business community and lays out the U.S. Chamber’s policy priorities for the year. Infrastructure was front and center in Donahue’s most-current remarks, which he made on Jan. 10.
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