More than 220,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be replaced, according to an American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) analysis of the just released U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2020 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database. That figure represents 36%, or more than one-third, of all U.S. bridges.
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Biden Calls for Infrastructure Cooperation in Speech
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden once again touted the need for infrastructure spending, and even applauded a group of Republican senators who have put forward their own infrastructure proposal as a counter to his plan.
Read MoreAssociations Praise, Raise Concerns on Biden Infrastructure Proposal
The Biden administration’s announcement of a major infrastructure proposal – The American Jobs Plan – brought comments, both positive and negative, from industry associations.
Read MoreARTBA: 220,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair
More than 220,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be replaced, according to an American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) analysis of the just released U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2020 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database. That figure represents 36%, or more than one-third, of all U.S. bridges.
Read MoreFederal Court Decision Clears the Way for Faster Transportation Improvements
A major court decision has given every state in the country a clear understanding of how far federal jurisdiction extends over the nation’s water bodies, eliminating potentially costly delays in transportation system upgrades, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreRebuilding the Road Ahead
The State Of The Industry In The Post-COVID-19 Era. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson
Read MoreARTBA: Modest Declines Expected in 2021 for Transportation Construction
The U.S. transportation construction market is expected to shrink 5.5% next year, driven primarily by the severe economic recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the annual forecast released by the Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).
Read MoreVoters Approve Record 94% of Transportation Investment Initiatives
Voters in 18 states have approved a record 94% of state and local ballot initiatives to date, providing an additional $14 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation improvements throughout the country, according to an analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).
Read MoreAggregates Execs Elected to ARTBA Board
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the election of its 2020-2021 officers during its annual business meeting at the association’s national convention, held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLeo A. Vecellio Jr.
Leo A. Vecellio Jr., chairman, president and CEO of West Palm Beach, Fla.- based Vecellio Group Inc., and past chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious George S. Bartlett Award.
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