Economic Benefits of Transportation
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U.S. 52 – Dubuque’s Southwest Arterial – They Said It Couldn’t Be Built
Nearly 40 years after it was originally proposed, the joint Iowa Department of Transportation/City of Dubuque U.S. 52 project, known as the Southwest Arterial, in Dubuque is nearing completion. Connecting local industrial centers…
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WYO 59 Passing Lanes
Wyoming has an abundance of natural resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas. Coal mining itself contributes approximately 70 percent of mineral royalty money to the state annually. Many mines, as well as…
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Harney Street Viaduct and Snowy Range Road
A gem in big sky country and home to the University of Wyoming, Laramie is rich in education, history, and cultural heritage. A train corridor built in 1929 divides the town east and…
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Towing, Recovery, and Incentive Program
The Towing, Recovery, and Incentive Program (TRIP), which began as a pilot in the Richmond area, was developed by the Virginia Department of Transportation to address clearance efforts for commercial vehicle incidents on…
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Route 50 Traffic Calming Through Middleburg
Foundations along Washington Street or Route 50 in Middleburg, Virginia date back to 1740. Billed as “The Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital,” it offers landmarks such as the Red Fox Inn—the first inn…
