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3 Lessons From the West Virginia DOT on Developing a Drone Program

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3 Lessons From the West Virginia DOT on Developing a Drone Program. State departments of transportation (DOTs) are responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure across the country and finding new and innovative ways to address the demands of future growth on the nation’s roads and bridges. Elizabeth Manning.

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US DOT awards $54M in SMART grants to local governments

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Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.

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California transit, road work to continue despite $54B state budget deficit

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Gavin Newom's revised budget instructs the state's DOT to accelerate projects and improve roads as a way to restart California’s economy.

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US DOT Awards $830M for Resilience-Related Infrastructure Upgrades

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Grants go to 80 road, bridge, transit and other projects to improve their ability to withstand floods, rising seas and other harmful effects of climate change in 37 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands.

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US DOT Announces $817M in Road Safety Grants

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Communities across the nation vied for second round of grants to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

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Va. DOT Resets Schedule for Major Tunnel Expansion Project

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Early developments and preparation for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project are underway.

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Michigan DOT Selects Electreon for Inductive Vehicle Charging Road System Contract

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Michigan selects Electreon to develop its inductive vehicle charging road system, furthering the state's planned transition to all-electric transit fleets.