John Hennessy III,
P.E.
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
LOUISIANA TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER
To improve highway safety, DOTD has developed a Louisiana Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) aimed at reducing fatal and severe injury crashes on Louisiana roadways. The goal of Louisiana SHSP is to reach Destination Zero Deaths on Louisiana roadways, which calls to cut the fatalities by half by 2030.
UPPER GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
Advancements in vehicle technology and upgrades to traffic safety laws have produced dramatic nationwide reductions in overall traffic crash fatalities and injuries over time. However, similar reductions have not been realized in motorcycle crashes. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projected an approximate 9% increase in motorcyclist fatalities nationwide in 2012, representing upsurges in fatalities in 14 of the last 15 years (GHSA 2013).
What’s brine? It’s simple: salt and water! The liquid mixture is used to pretreat roadways in the winter. Using brine is proving to save time and money! – WVDOT on YouTube
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VERMONT OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Vermont faces significant challenges in improving our state’s aging infrastructure. About one-quarter of Vermont’s state highway bridges are over 70 years old, and the state spent $463 million on infrastructure in FY11, including roadways (32%), Interstate and State bridges (21%). Tropical Storm Irene devastated infrastructure in many parts of the state, damaging over 500 miles of roads and destroying dozens of bridges. With the help of our federal partners, almost all of that damage has been repaired and strengthened to withstand future weather challenges.
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
The Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation conducted hearings, held roundtable discussions, and traveled
to key freight corridors across the United States to gain insight into the current state of freight transportation and
how improving freight transportation can strengthen the economy. The Panel identified many challenges and
impediments to the efficient and safe movement of goods into, out of, and through the United States.
Prior to any sort of construction, ADOT must complete environmental surveys of the entire project area. Right now, ADOT is evaluating the US 89 project area to see if there are any archaeologically significant sites in the right of way. -ArizonaDOT on YouTube
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Documents the construction of the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel on I-77 in Bland county in Southwest Virginia. -vdotweb on YouTube
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Learn about how vehicular and pedestrian traffic signals are engineered on state roads such as where they are installed, how long lights run, what types of lights are utilized. – MyFDOT on YouTube.
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The roundabout at the intersection of ND 200 and ND 22 south of Killdeer, ND is the first roundabout on a state highway in North Dakota. The traffic in the area is bustling due to growing economic activity and the roundabout serves a safe alternative for cars and trucks alike. –NDDOTOnline on YouTube.
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MARYLAND STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Maryland State Highway Administration’s (SHA) mobility related efforts in calendar year 2012 are highlighted in the 2013 Maryland State Highway Mobility Report. Mobility is a key performance area (KPA) at SHA which aims to “Support Maryland Economy and Communities with Reliable Movement of People and Goods”. This report identifies successes, challenges, and strategies being utilized to improve the transportation services SHA delivers to Marylanders and the traveling public.
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