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How State DOTs are Coping With COVID-19

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Temporary load permits for trucks To help ensure a steady flow of critical goods as… To keep transportation functioning during the Coronavirus pandemic, state departments of transportation are engaging in broad array of operational efforts. Here's a roundup from AASHTO's Daily Transportation Update.

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DOT Tries to Streamline Private Involvement in Transit Projects

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The DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking this that would allow public transit projects to streamline some steps in the regulatory or permit approval process if they prove that it will attract more private investors.

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

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ALS began performing invasive species removal and control work for a Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) intersection improvement project in February 2018. Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America (Travelers) issued the payment bond for the project. ALS completed its removal work in August 2018.

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Video Settings and DPI

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Be aware that Revit does not support increasing a computer''s DPI (dot per square inch) video/graphics settings beyond 150%, assuming your computer permits it all. There are numerous cases where doing so causes either instability (crashing) or just poor graphic display quality.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

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With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. DOT Workplaces. California. Massachusetts. Washington. Washington D.C.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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DOT has allocated approximately $16.9 A key provision of the IIJA codifies the One Federal Decision process, establishing a two-year time limit for completing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and permitting processes for major infrastructure projects. [4] To date, the U.S.

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Digital Builder Ep 27: 3 Key Takeaways on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)

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He continues, “I’ve been talking to state DOTs. You do not control the federal government’s ability to approve or not approve a permit. And all of a sudden you’re waiting for that permit and time is money to you although sometimes it doesn’t seem like it is for the government.