DMV and VDOT launch new website to promote highway safety, reach goal of zero deaths on Virginia’s roadways RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today urged Virginians to help drive change in…
VDOT is Ready for Snow!
VDOT IS READY FOR SNOW More than $205 million set aside for winter weather in VirginiaCrews outfit VDOT trucks with plows and spreaders, complete dry runs of snow routes…
Collaborative Hydraulics: Advancing to the Next Generation of Engineering (CHANGE)
Next-generation hydraulic tools improve the understanding of complex interactions between river or coastal environments and transportation assets, enabling better design, enhanced communication, and more efficient project delivery. Practicing engineers and…
Some Video Highlights from the 2018 Roadway Management Conference
Transportation Safety Engineer’s Role is Critical to Serving Localities
The CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION STUDIES at the University of Virginia, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation and the VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH COUNCIL, has announced the appointment of…
Virginia’s Newest Official State Transportation Map is Here!
State Map highlights a treasure trove of Virginia’s Natural WondersRICHMOND, Va. – Adventure awaits Virginians this fall as the newest official state transportation map is fresh off the press…
Intersection and Interchange Geometrics
Intersections and interchanges are planned points of conflict where motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists cross paths or change direction. This inherently creates conditions that could result in a crash. The Federal…
Innovation of the Month: e-Construction and Partnering: A Vision for the Future
Paperless technologies enhance partnering among stakeholders on construction projects, improving communication and workflows while streamlining project delivery. Transportation agencies are transforming the traditional, cumbersome, paper-based approach to construction document management…
Innovation of the Month: Community Connections
The Every Day Counts innovation of the month for September is community connections, which promotes tools and strategies for developing transportation systems in a way that is inclusive and…
Innovation of the Month: Pavement Preservation (When, Where, and How)
Transportation agencies across the country are deploying pavement preservation strategies to extend pavement service life, keep road networks in good repair, and save money. Elmore County, AL, for example, uses…