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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.

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Michigan DOT Invests $25 Million in Roads

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The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $25 million in road improvement projects, according to a report from WLNS. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $25 million in road improvement projects. Efforts will be focused on US-127, Grand River Avenue, MLK and I-46. January 8, 2013.

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[VIDEO] Hawaii DOT Tests Carbon-Injected Concrete

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The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) plans to use carbon-injected concrete in all future construction as part of its sustainable transportation initiative, according to Smart Cities. The material has been approved for “all flat work” such as roads and sidewalks. According to the article,…

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Requirements for 3D Models Increasing in Road and Bridge Bid Documents

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Transportation agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration and several state DOTs, are pushing forward with making Building Information Modeling a bid deliverable and binding reference document for projects.

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Michigan DOT Investigating Drones to Monitor Road Conditions

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Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are thinking about using drones to monitor road conditions, with one of the benefits being increased safety for road workers.

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U.S. DOT Announces $5.7M for West Virginia Emergency Road Repairs

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Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced Thursday the immediate availability of $5.7 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help repair roads damaged by heavy rains and subsequent flooding, mudslides, rockslides and property damage throughout West Virginia.

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DOTs Obligated $7B in Highway Funds in FY 2013 So Far

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Federal funds obligated by federal, state and local departments of transportation (DOTs) have increased 56 percent over the last fiscal year, according to analysis of federal data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). 1, 2012, compared to $4.5 obligated during the same period last year.

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