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America Celebrates National Public Works Week

“There’s no greater life lived than one dedicated to public service.”
This statement comes from the Greek philosopher Plato. It holds true meaning as agencies across America celebrate National Public Works Week.
Many Public Works professionals are not acknowledged for their dedication … Continue reading

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Huber Heights Structural Pavement Analysis – 2010

Transmap performed non-destructive structural analysis testing with the Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) on 40 miles of roadway.  The FWD is a standard nondestructive deflection test used to simulate the load from a moving tire.

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Transmap iPod Giveaways

Do you want your opportunity to win an iPod from Transmap?
Transmap has made iPod Giveaways part of our post conference process, mainly to get a chance to thank everyone for attending that conference.  If you are attending a conference that … Continue reading

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Joint Infrastructure Management Initiative (JIMI) Kick-Off

It’s media day for the JIMI project. To kick off the Joint Infrastructure Management Initiative (JIMI) project in New York, Transmap’s Craig Schorling explains how the ON-SIGHT mobile mapping van collects roadway infrastructure and pavement management data … Continue reading

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Stimulus Funding For Street Light Inventory

Many cities and counties are striving to become more energy efficient.  Funding the improvements needed to make your infrastructure use less energy and thereby reduce the operating costs, has been a challenge for many agencies.
One of our customers just told … Continue reading

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MUTCD Changes? Is Your Agency Ready?

There have been recent changes to Federal rules regarding street signs and improving their readability.
Federal guidelines for governing street signs, pavement markings and all other standards for streets and roads open to public traffic are published in the Manual on … Continue reading

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$50 Billion for Infrastructure in America? Yes, we need it!

On October 11th, 2010, President Obama with Secretary LaHood urge Congress to take up a $50 Billion infrastructure management and improvement initiative.  As our roadway infrastructure ages, we need more funding for rebuilding bridges, paving highways and upgrading roadway signs.
See … Continue reading

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Which Grade do Roads Deserve on America’s Infrastructure Report Card?

What’s your opinion on the condition of America’s roadways?
Not good?
Take a look at America’s Infrastructure Report Card published by ASCE. Roads got a grade of D- in 2009. That’s the worst grade of any type of infrastructure.
What’s even worse is … Continue reading

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