Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has named Dr. Eric Kalivoda (above right) as secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development, replacing Dr. Shawn Wilson (above left), who steps down on March 4. [Above photo by the Louisiana DOTD] “I want to thank Dr. Kalivoda for his willingness to fill this role,” said Gov. Edwards […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation recently launched “Operation Clean Sweep Maryland,” a new initiative that will nearly double the frequency of litter pickup and mowing efforts along state roads. [Above photo by Maryland DOT] This new effort – which launched in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., regions – is under the purview of the Maryland […]

The Colorado Department of Transportation is launching a statewide anti-distracted driving video contest for high school students to create a public service announcement. [Above image by the Colorado DOT] The agency said students are invited to create their own anti-distracted driving video for the chance to win money and be featured in Colorado DOT’s awareness […]

Nine short line rail maintenance and rehabilitation projects are receiving nearly $5 million as part of Short Line Rail Improvement Fund or SLRIF program operated by the Kansas Department of Transportation. Six of the projects will use SLRIF funds for major track rehabilitation and rail replacement, while the remaining three plan to put their funding […]

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently released a video chronicling its efforts over the last six months to help eastern areas of the state recovery from historic flooding that swamped the region starting in July 2022. [Above photo by KYTC] “We utilized every tool the state could access to get people back in their homes,” noted […]

The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently launched a pilot project to bring trip planning and payment technology for daily trips into rural areas of the state. [Above image by Minnesota DOT] The pilot program provides residents and visitors in southern and western Minnesota with the ability to plan for and, in some cases, pay for […]

The governors of Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Alaska recently proposed making major investments in a range of transportation projects, from roads and bridges to electric vehicles and marine highway improvements. [Above photo by the Mississippi DOT] Governor Tate Reeves (R) recently proposed to invest $1.3 billion in new infrastructure coupled with $57 million in site development […]

The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently took home a 2022 Digital States Survey Award in the transportation category for its use of light detection and ranging or LiDAR drone technology as part of its infrastructure project management processes. [Above photo by the Mississippi DOT] This national award from the Center for Digital Government recognizes the […]

The Kansas Department of Transportation recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the “69Express” project – the state’s very first express toll lane effort – which should be completed by 2025. [Above photo by the Kansas DOT] The agency said traffic on U.S. 69 is expected to increase 450 percent by 2050, which is why the […]

The Washington State Department of Transportation, in coordination with the city of Des Moines, will provide a “much-needed makeover” to a popular 14-acre green space along Barnes Creek – an area used by local residents for a variety of outdoor activities. [Above photo by WSDOT] The agency described this particular green space in a blog […]