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New York highway worker’s $0 invention wins national federal award for saving weeks of work

A discarded golf-cart wheel and a piece of scrap box tubing have earned a New York highway department national recognition. Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski built a simple snow-fence pole remover after seeing workers struggle to pull frozen poles from the ground by hand. The homemade tool cost nothing, reduced…

The Times of India · Sep 26

In 1972, FHWA used 5 inches of scrubber waste in a parking-area base at Washington's Dulles Airport. 2 years later, wet weather caused the experimental base to soften and be replaced

Early tests explored scrubber waste for road bases and subbases. Florida projects between 1977 and 1989 showed highly satisfactory performance. Pennsylvania roads survived severe freeze-thaw conditions, proving successful. Texas and Ohio tests compared FGD material with gravel and haul road applications.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Flock surveillance cameras can pose a crash risk for drivers, US experts say

Roadside safety advocates say some automated license plate readers may not meet highway safety standards

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

No, Trump Can't Just Stop EV Charger Funding

“Can he really do that?” To anybody who paid attention during President Donald Trump’s norm-shaking first term, that should be a familiar question. And hours into his second, it started coming up once again. 

InsideEVs · Jan 28, 2025

FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

As President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end, social media users — including sitting members of Congress — are falsely claiming that his administration spent $7.5 billion to build just eight electric vehicle charging stations

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

50 Of The Funniest And Most Baffling Signs That People Found In The Wild

Not all signs are straightforward. Some lead us down a path of side-splitting laughter. Others create chaos and confusion. The post 50 Of The Funniest And Most Baffling Signs That People Found In The Wild first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 9, 2024

Maryland Requests M Federal Aid For Bridge Collapse Recovery

Maryland requests million in federal funding for cleanup and rebuilding of collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Top News · Mar 28, 2024

Driven to distraction: New rules recommend states steer clear of highway sign humor

The Federal Highway Administration tells states to watch out for word play that can confuse drivers.

WEKU · Jan 19, 2024

SCOTUS hears oral argument in constitutional challenge to SEC enforcement proceedings

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Dec 21, 2023

What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections

If you live on the East Coast, you may have driven through roundabouts in your neighborhood countless times. Or maybe, if you’re in some parts farther west, you’ve never encountered one of these intersections. But roundabouts, while a relatively new traffic control measure, are catching on across the United States.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023