AASHTO adopts six surface transportation reauthorization policy resolutions

May 22, 2025  |  News

The Board of Directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials unanimously approved six policy resolutions last week at its 2025 Spring Meeting in Hartford, Conn., that detail the organization’s positions on key issues that Congress needs to address as it works …
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AFFOA and ATA launch limited podcast series

May 21, 2025  |  ATA News, Company News, News

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), launching a limited three-part podcast series on ATA’s Talking Textiles. The first episode is available to stream now. Hosted by Robert Finnegan, AFFOA’s director …
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Webinar – Retaining Wall Global Instability – June 5

May 21, 2025  |  News

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at 1 p.m. EDT June 5. This webinar will present a case history of a cantilever soldier pile retaining wall with tie-back anchors for a county roadway. In particular, this webinar will focus on the following four main issues: (1) ade…
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Future of the transportation workforce summit June 2-4

May 20, 2025  |  News

The National Summit on the Future of the Transportation Workforce will be held June 2-4 in Westminster, Colo. This event is the first national conversation on this critical issue since 2012. Thought leaders in transportation workforce recruitment, training, retention and knowledge manageme…
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Geosynthetics market predicted to grow at 7.7% CAGR through 2030

May 19, 2025  |  News

The Geosynthetics Market – Types, Raw Materials and Applications report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for Geosynthetics is estimated at US$17.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$27.6 billion by 2030 at a CAGR if 7.7% between the two …
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Illinois DOT announces $400 million in local transportation grants

May 16, 2025  |  News

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced this week that $400 million is available for local transportation projects, with the goal of enhancing mobility and quality of life in communities throughout the state. The deadline to apply is June 1. “Over the past six year…
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FGI News: FGI at Geotechnical Frontiers 2025

May 14, 2025  |  FGI News, News

The FGI was busy during the recent Geotechnical Frontiers 2025 Conference in Louisville, Ky. The Geo-Frontiers Conference is a collaboration between the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Advanced Textiles Association. The FGI organized the following events:
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Webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails – May 27

May 13, 2025  |  News

Presto Geosystems will be hosting a free webinar at 12 p.m. EDT May 27. Trails and greenways play a vital role in communities by preserving and creating open spaces for low- or no-cost outdoor recreation. Trails designed with permeable surfaces rather than traditional concrete or asphalt allow for b…
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EPA delays start of submission period for PFAS manufacturers and importers

May 12, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an interim final rule to extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previously, the submission period was to start July 11, 2025, and it has now be…
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U.S. and U.K. announce trade deal, modifying tariffs

May 12, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. and the U.K. announced May 8 that the countries have made a trade deal. The deal states that the 10% reciprocal tariff imposed April 2 on U.K. imports is still in effect, but an alternate deal has been made for Section 232 tariffs for U.K. autos. Section 232 tariffs for U.K. steel and &hell…
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