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American motorists should know that pothole problems are not limited to the United States. Pavement is pavement, all over the…

Cities & CommunitiesMarch 19, 2015

On May 5, 2015 voters in the state of Michigan will have the opportunity to raise their taxes all in the interest of better roads,…

Policy & FundingMarch 18, 2015

Sometimes humor is the best teacher. So thanks to HBO-TVs John Oliver, host of the comedy show "Last Week Tonight," the…

Policy & FundingMarch 11, 2015

With the highly anticipated arrival of Spring 2015 almost upon us, most of the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains will welcome…

Repair & MaterialsFebruary 24, 2015

With an accumulation of almost eight feet of snow so far in the winter of 2014-2015, the City of Boston is still trying to figure…

Cities & CommunitiesFebruary 20, 2015

The semi-annual discussions on America's infrastructure spending including how to fix potholes, as well as bridges, tunnels, ports…

Policy & FundingJanuary 30, 2015

With freeze-thaw conditions prevalent across much of the country, American motorists may wonder why potholes often linger until…

Repair & MaterialsJanuary 23, 2015

The heavy rains on the West Coast in mid-December 2014 presented a mixed bag for the millions of people who live and work there.…

Winter & WeatherJanuary 2, 2015

It's more than just a pun to say that federal policies toward transportation, road maintenance and conservation are moving…

Policy & FundingDecember 10, 2014

A national research organization argues that automotive trends vehicle miles traveled per capita, car ownership rates and drivers…

Policy & FundingDecember 8, 2014

It might seem that the extremes of weather the "polar vortex" freeze in the U.S. and Canada during the winter of 2014, or the…

Winter & WeatherDecember 5, 2014

A 2014 survey by the WISPIRG Foundation Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group found that shifting attitudes about…

Policy & FundingAugust 25, 2014