By Eric Sandoz
Reprinted with permission from the Excavation Safety Guide and Directory
Paint can seem like a relatively low investment type of purchase. Most people probably rank it a few steps above toothpaste or shampoo on the buyer decision thought process. As long as the color, price, and quantity are sufficient, you pick one and pay for it. But there are more variables to be considered when looking for the right marking paint to get the most value for your money.
By Lisa Harris, KU Transportation Center Communications & Outreach Manager
Reprinted with permission from the Winter 2014 issue of the Kansas LTAP Newsletter, a publication of the Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at the Kansas University Transportation Center.
The current Federal highway bill, MAP-21, made changes to FHWA’s Buy America that affect local agencies. The Buy American Act ensures that transportation infrastructure projects are built with American-made products. The statute pertaining to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds, 23 U.S.C. 313, states that “The Secretary of Transportation shall not obligate any funds unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in such project are produced in the United States.”
The Idaho Transportation Department will be hosting an Intelligent Compaction Open House on May 8th in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Information on the open house is listed below and an agenda is posted at the open house registration webpage. (more…)
We offer assistance to local highway jurisdictions in need to sell, receive and/or exchange property. Madison County is currently looking to sell two Balderson 9 ft V Plows and a Snow Wing.
If your LHJ is looking to sell or searching for a piece of equipment don’t forget about this resource.
Please join us in welcoming Heather Parker as LHTAC’s new Federal-aid Administrative Assistant. She will be assisting with both LHTAC’s Design and Construction Team. Heather comes to us from HDR Engineering, Inc. where she assisted the Transportation group for over 7 years. Heather enjoys golf, baking and cooking in her spare time. With a background in working with transportation projects in construction administration and right-of-way services she will make a great addition to our LHTAC staff.