Subj: Fw: Roads and Bridges Executive News Summary - November 21, 2005
Date: 11/21/2005 1:52:52 PM Central Standard Time
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Volume: 3 Issue: 48
In This Issue
<A HREF="#Lead Stories">Lead Stories</A>
<A HREF="#General">General</A>
<A HREF="#Government/DOT">Government/DOT</A>
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Lead Stories
Environmental review process being hijacked by groups opposed to adding
transportation capacity
ARTBA tells House panel the National Environmental Policy Act needs to be
revised so decisions made by government agencies aimed at adding new highway
capacity are not subject to endless legal challenge by project opponents
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General
Roads & Bridges launches Contractor?s Choice Awards
Program will allow contractors to vote on best equipment
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U.S. asphalt demand to reach 38.8 million tons in 2009
Increase in asphalt demand presented in new study
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Federal Highway Administration wins Historic Preservation Award
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation presented its highest award to
the FHWA for its efforts to protect historic transportation facilities
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Government/DOT
Freight transportation industry and business community need to work
together for better policies
Freight transportation industry and business community need to get engaged
now in helping formulate new transportation policies for America, ARTBA CEO
tells California audiences
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Editor's Spotlight
<A HREF="http://www.sgc-ecms.com/ecms/redirect.cfm?LID=78080&SID=212469">Bridges Zone</A>
Welcome to the Roads & Bridges Bridge Zone, a special feature that provides
the user an in-depth look at the multiple aspects of the bridge building and
maintenance industry. The zone offers five specialized explorations: bridges
spotlight, article archives, product/supplier contact list, frequently asked
questions and "ask the experts." The bridges spotlight contains information and
photos of equipment relevant to the industry. The article archives contain all
stories related to bridges pulled from the rich library of Roads & Bridges
magazine. "Ask the expert" allows the user to submit questions to our panel of
professionals in the bridge industry. Common inquiries are highlighted as
frequently asked questions.
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