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ARTBA.org Legislative Regulatory Economics Meetings Members Professional Development Webinars Paid Content Awards & Scholarship Safety State Spotlight Select Page Value of June Transportation Contract Awards Sets New Record By Dr. Alison Premo Black, chief economist, ARTBA States and local governments awarded $10.8 billion in transportation contracts in June, up from $7 billion in June 2019. Over the last five years, June contract awards have averaged $7.8 billion. Although some states... Read More ARTBA Urges Support for State DOTs as Senate Crafts Next Relief Package July 24, 2020 | Legislative | 0 Comments By Lauren Schapker, vice president of legislative affairs, ARTBA ARTBA and 40 allied organizations are asking congressional leaders to provide $37 billion in immediate aid to state departments of transportation (DOTs). The request is $12.5 billion less than an... How Investment in New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure Would Yield Major Benefits July 24, 2020 | Economics | 0 Comments By John Schneidawind, vice president of public affairs, ARTBA Investing in New Jersey’s drinking water, wastewater and storm-water infrastructure provides an immediate economic boost while creating long-lasting benefits for businesses and residents, ARTBA Chief... EPA Proposes to Leave Ozone Standards Unchanged July 16, 2020 | Regulatory By Nick Goldstein, vice president of regulatory and legal issues, ARTBA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) July 13 announced a proposal to retain the current National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. The agency noted that the current... The Next Generation of CASE Compact Track Loaders and Skid Steers July 1, 2020 | Paid Content CASE Construction Equipment recently launched its next generation of CTLs and skid steers with the introduction of the B Series — five CTLs and eight skid steers spanning radial and vertical lift patterns, as well as numerous horsepower and size classes to provide... Kokosing, Inc. Announces New Leadership July 20, 2020 | Members Wm. Brett Burgett, left; Wm. Bryce Burgett, right. By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA Kokosing, Inc., July 14 announced the selection of Wm. Brett Burgett and Wm. Bryce Burgett as co-CEOs. Wm. Brian Burgett moves from CEO to chairman of the board. Headquartered... Upcoming ARTBA Virtual Events July 20, 2020 | Meetings ARTBA provides its members and others with value-added events in online platforms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These include: AUG. 10: Southern Engineering Issues Panel, 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern AUG. 19: Central Engineering Issues Panel, 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern Click the... ARTBA Offers Online COVID-19 Safety Short Course July 20, 2020 | Safety By Katie Chimelewski, director of safety & certification, ARTBA A new online training course from ARTBA will help employers and employees expand their knowledge of COVID-19 and work more safely. It is free to ARTBA members. The 1-hour "COVID-19 & Common... Trimble and Purdue University Collaborate to Improve Highway Work Zone Safety May 6, 2020 | Technology | 0 Comments By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA ARTBA members Trimble and Purdue University are partnering to develop a slowdown alert service that notifies commercial drivers to help reduce rear-end crashes, particularly in highway work zones. The service will interpret... View Upcoming Events View All Stories Subscribe to the Washington Newsline Tweets by @ARTBA Facebook Privacy & Cookies Policy...