The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has adopted three types of robots to improve safety and efficiency in infrastructure projects: TyBOT, Spot, and WALL-E. TyBOT, used for rebar tying in … [Read more...] about TxDOT Using Robots to Handle Infrastructure Tasks
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Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships Awarded
The article discusses the recent awarding of Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships, which honor workers who lost their lives in roadway construction accidents. Sponsored by the American Road & … [Read more...] about Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships Awarded
TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
A new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, reveals that U.S. traffic fatalities declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, following a surge during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
Podcast: Mississippi DOT’s State Maintenance Engineer
Heath Patterson, state maintenance engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, discussed the origin and purpose of the State Equipment Operators Roadeo on MDOT's "Extra Mile" podcast. … [Read more...] about Podcast: Mississippi DOT’s State Maintenance Engineer
TxDOT Turns Two Trucks Into Key Messaging Tools
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) creatively promoted work zone safety and anti-littering initiatives by transforming two work trucks into eye-catching parade floats for the 2024 Houston … [Read more...] about TxDOT Turns Two Trucks Into Key Messaging Tools
AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a paperback version of the 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and … [Read more...] about AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version