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Ill. Contractors Appeal Ruling That Exempts Home Rule From Transportation Lockbox

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State appellate court says home-rule municipalities don't have to abide by 2016 constitutional measure that required transportation funds to be spent only on designated projects and infrastructure.

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Slight Growth Expected for 2016 Transportation Construction Market

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In 2016, the U.S. transportation construction market is expected to hit $208.3 billion in 2015, according to the American Road & Transportation Association’s (ARTBA) chief economist. economy are the key factors driving an expected 4 percent growth in the 2016 U.S. transportation construction market.

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ARTBA Transportation Safety Program Now ANSI Accredited

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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced today the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) Program, launched in late 2016, has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 international standard.

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Report: Transportation Incidents Leading Cause of Fatal Injury

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Although Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) statistics show a decrease in on-the-job fatalities, transportation remains the most dangerous vocation. Total fatal on-the-job injuries fell to 5,190 in 2016 from 6,217 in 1992, a 16.5-percent percent decrease, according to BLS. These findings were published in…

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New York Build 2016 Conference

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The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Construction transport logistics. Concrete Production & Paving. Construction Chemicals & Repair Material.

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Illinois Contractors Appeal Ruling That Exempts Home Rule From Transportation Lockbox

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An Illinois appellate court says that home-rule municipalities and counties do not have to abide by a 2016 constitutional amendment that required transportation-related funds to be spent only on transportation projects and infrastructure and that it applies only to state taxes and fees.

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Candidates on Transportation and Infrastructure

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As the 2016 presidential campaign races toward Election Day, Nov. 8, ARTBA is carefully monitoring the candidates’ positions on transportation policy. If your livelyhood depends on the state of this country's infrastructure and transportation, you'll want to read what the candidates are saying.