Arizona DMV – Focus On Driving: Crashes in work zones spike in January
Focus On Driving: Crashes in work zones spike in January by On average, more crashes occur in work zones in January in Arizona than in any other month. AZDOT Blog
Crashes in work zones spike in January
This blog post kicks off a series we’re calling “Focus On Driving”. This series looks at often-overlooked measures that keep the traveling public safe – from rumble strips and barriers to the reflective paint used in lane striping – as well as timely safety topics, such as when crashes involving particular factors occur most often … Read more
North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: Drone Safety and NC Train Hosts
This Week at NCDOT: Drone Safety and NC Train Hosts by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Drone Safety Over the holidays, many people received unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, as gifts. While … Read more
Arizona DMV – From the Archives: Construction through the mountains of northwestern Arizona
From the Archives: Construction through the mountains of northwestern Arizona by Road construction can be a challenge on a good day, but is especially challenging when building a road through the mountains. AZDOT Blog
Construction through the mountains of northwestern Arizona
By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications We’re throwing back to the mid-’60s and construction of Interstate 15 in the far northwestern corner of Arizona. The 29-mile stretch traverses very rugged terrain through the Virgin River gorge. This photo gives you a good perspective of the steep mountains compared to the vehicle parked in path of the … Read more
Iowa Department of Transportation
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 11, 2018 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, to discuss two Missouri Valley bypass corridor study areas. The northern study area extends along Harrison County Road F-50 from Interstate 29 to U.S. 30. The southern study area includes an area south of … Read more
North Carolina DMV – Largest Program of Improvements to State’s Rail Infrastructure Complete
Largest Program of Improvements to State’s Rail Infrastructure Complete by RALEIGH — After just seven years, North Carolina’s largest program of improvements to the state’s rail infrastructure is complete. The Piedmont Improvement Program (PIP) is improving safety, efficiency and reliability for freight and passenger rail service between Charlotte and Raleigh. Over the course of the … Read more
Iowa Department of Transportation
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2018 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters in Ames. Order number Title Actions taken Presenter D-2018-45 … Read more
Iowa Department of Transportation
Ames, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2018 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $4 million in total funding for seven projects from Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program. The program was created in 1994 for the purpose of reducing transportation-related congestion and air pollution. This funding is available to cities, counties, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations … Read more
Iowa Department of Transportation
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2018 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,417,770 in total funding for seven federal Recreational Trails Program projects. The federal Recreational Trails Program was created in 1991 for the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized trail users. This funding is … Read more