Tue February 28, 2017
ARTBA on Trump Executive Order on Waters of the U.S. Rule
President Trump's Feb. 28 executive order directing the withdrawal of the controversial “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule removes an unnecessary obstacle that would have delayed transportation improvement projects, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) says....
Fri February 17, 2017
ARTBA Urges House Committee to Reform Clean Air Act
Citing federal government data showing a significant reduction in air pollutants since 1990 at the same time the U.S. economy continued to grow, vehicle miles traveled jumped significantly, and energy use increased, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Feb....
Thu February 16, 2017
Endangered Species Act Needs Targeted Reforms, ARTBA Tells Senate Panel
he American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Feb. 15 told a U.S. Senate panel the Endangered Species Act's (ESA) “critical habitat” provision should be replaced with a “less expansive habitat preservation system that focuses on preserving essential species habitat without imposing unnecessary and excessive restrictions on development.”The ESA was originally passed in 1973 and hasn't been amended for nearly 30 years....
Wed February 15, 2017
Nearly 56,000 American Bridges on Structurally Deficient List, New Analysis of Federal Data Shows
The length of the nation's structurally deficient bridges if placed end-to-end would stretch 1,276 miles, half the distance from New York to Los Angeles, a new examination of federal government data shows....
Mon February 13, 2017
Decision to Exempt Nationwide Permit Program to Help Speed Delivery of Transportation Projects
A Feb. 8 decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to exempt the Nationwide Permit (NWP) program from a Jan. 20 Executive Order freezing regulatory activity by federal agencies will help speed the delivery of transportation projects, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) says....
Tue January 24, 2017
ARTBA President & CEO Pete Ruane Statement on Senate Democrats Infrastructure Proposal
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Pete Ruane issued the following statement:“It's encouraging Senate Democrats and the President appear to have a similar legislative appetite for investing in transportation infrastructure to help grow the economy....
Wed January 18, 2017
ARTBA Foundation's “Helping Hand” Award Program Recognizes Corporate Citizenship & Charitable Giving Nomination Deadline April 14
The men and women of the U.S. transportation design, construction and safety industry work every day to not only build a better transportation network for their communities, but to also be good citizens and partners in the neighborhoods where they operate....
Tue January 17, 2017
2017-2018 Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Opportunities Available
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is seeking qualified students for its 2017-18 “Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program.” Applications are due by April 7....
Fri January 13, 2017
ARTBA Recommendations for Trump Administration Outlined
More than 20 federal regulations and other policy actions are affecting, and in some cases, hindering the ability to complete transportation improvement projects efficiently, safely, in a timely manner and in the best interests of U.S....
Mon January 09, 2017
Northwestern University Professor Joseph Schofer Honored with ARTBA's Research & Education Award
Dr. Joseph L. Schofer, associate dean and professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, is the 2017 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) prestigious “S.S....
