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Montana tries a biodegradable corrosion inhibitor to save money, reduce maintenance, and be more environmentally friendly

Posted on January 8, 2012

Many states and municipalities are trying new mixtures to keep their roads safe in nasty winter weather. Montana is developing yet another blend to inhibit the corrosion of bridges and vehicles, this time with corn sugar, …

Posted in NewsTagged costs, innovation, maintenance, MT, winter

Montana tries a biodegradable corrosion inhibitor to save money, reduce maintenance, and be more environmentally friendly

Posted on January 8, 2012

Many states and municipalities are trying new mixtures to keep their roads safe in nasty winter weather. Montana is developing yet another blend to inhibit the corrosion of bridges and vehicles, this time with corn sugar, …

Posted in NewsTagged costs, innovation, maintenance, MT, winter

Underfunded Wyoming DOT says it will stop highway expansion to concentrate on maintenance.

Posted on November 18, 2011

Under financial strain, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has said it will stop approving highway expansion projects. Instead, the Department’s resources will be directed toward maintaining a state of good repair for the current road …

Posted in NewsTagged costs, expansion, funding, maintenance, states, WY

Failure to act will cost money, a lot of money

Posted on August 8, 2011

“The nation’s deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will cost the American economy more than 870,000 jobs, and increase transportation costs by $430 billion by 2020,” according to a report conducted by the Economic Development Research Group …

Posted in NewsTagged costs, infrastructure, investment, maintenance, reports

Kansas Increases Funding for Railroad Loan/Grant Program

Posted on December 6, 2010

Recognizing the importance of rail service to industries and communities dependent on moving heavy, lower-value-per-ton goods, Kansas recently increased funding for its State Rail Service Improvement Fund (SRSIF) from $3 million to $5 million annually. …

Posted in NewsTagged air quality, economic development, freight, funding, KS, maintenance, rail
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