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2008 News Releases

August

• August 28 - 2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference to be Held in Conjunction with World of Asphalt
• August 27 - South Dakota Political Operative & Communications Executive Kenyon Gleason Named ARTBA Field Director
• August 18 - ARTBA Announces New Affiliation with Two Missouri Transportation Construction Groups Associated General Contractors of St. Louis & Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City Add Depth to ARTBA’s Grassroots Network
• August 6 - Construction Material Costs Up 19 Percent in June, State Transportation Budgets Getting “Squeezed,” ARTBA Economic Report Finds

July

• July 31 - New Minneapolis Bridge Construction Ahead of Schedule & On Budget, Many Challenges Remain for America’s Highway & Bridge Network, ARTBA Executive Says At Minnesota News Event
• July 30 - Attention Transportation Construction Professionals: Oct. 6-10 Las Vegas Boot Camp Gives You the Focused Safety Training & Certifications You Need
• July 28 - Statement of ARTBA President Pete Ruane Regarding the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials New Report “Bridging the Gap: Restoring and Rebuilding the Nation’s Bridges”
• July 23 - Statement of ARTBA President Pete Ruane Regarding House Passage of Legislation to Address the Highway Trust Fund’s Solvency
• July 23 - The Premier Public-Private Partnerships Event of 2008: ARTBA’s 20th Annual “PPV in Transportation Conference” Set for September 15-16 in the Nation’s Capital
• July 14 - Transportation Construction Employment Continues Decline
• July 07 - Veteran 3M Safety Professional & Florida DOT Official Named 2008 Recipients of ARTBA’s Traffic Safety Industry Division Award
• July 02 - 600+ Industry Executives Participate in Online Briefing On New Federal Temporary Traffic Control Rule
• July 01 - Iron & Steel Scrap Up 93%, A Key Factor Driving Overall Highway Construction Material Prices 15% Higher in May 2008, ARTBA Economic Report Finds

June

• June 30 - Federal Court Sides With U.S. EPA, ARTBA on “Greenhouse Gas” Emissions Case
• June 30 - Call for Nominations: ARTBA Foundation 2008 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards
• June 27 - U.S. In New Arms Race for Global Economic Superiority, ARTBA CEO Tells Logistics Industry Conference Participants
• June 26 - ARTBA President Ruane Outlines Goods Movement Plan and 2009 Federal Highway/Transit Bill Policy Issues
• June 23 - Traffic Gridlock & Highway Crash-Related Economic Costs Taking Toll on American Business Productivity, ARTBA CEO Tells National Press Club Audience
• June 17 -International Union of Operating Engineers Provides Significant Financial Support for ARTBA Foundation “Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship”
• June 17 - Transportation Construction Employment Declines, Mirroring Other Sectors
• June 13 - CONTRACTORS: Earn the Recognition You Deserve for Job Site Safety
• June 06 - ARTBA Applauds Utah’s Request to Assume Authority for Environmental Review of Transportation Projects
• June 04 - 2009 Congressional Surface Transportation Bill Offers Ripe Opportunity for Expanding Bridge Construction & Repair Market, ARTBA CEO Tells International Conference

May

• May 29 - ARTBA-Foundation Hosts Annual Young Executive Development Program
• May 21 - ARTBA Announces College Financial Assistance
  to Eight Children of Fallen Highway Workers
• May 21 - 34% Cut In Federal Highway & Bridge Funding Coming To All 50 States Unless Congress Acts, New Ad Says
• May 20 - Houston Contractor Doug Pitcock & Veteran Transportation Policy Expert Jack Schenendorf Receive ARTBA’s Highest Honor
• May 20 - ARTBA Foundation Recognizes Transportation Construction Industry Environmental Excellence ("Globe Awards")
• May 20 - ARTBA Foundation Salutes 2008 “PRIDE Award” Winners
• May 16 - MEDIA ADVISORY Top Congressional Aides to Brief Transportation Construction Industry on Latest SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization and Highway Trust Fund Solvency Issues
• May 12 - ARTBA STAFF BLAZES TRAIL FOR TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, TAKES SECOND PLACE AT PATRIOT CUP CORPORATE CHALLENGE 8-K Run
• May 08 - National Goods Movement Program Key to Future U.S. Global Competitiveness, ARTBA Tells Senate Panel
• May 06 - 2008 Transportation Officials and Engineers Directory Now Available
• May 05 - Highway Trust Fund Fix” in Senate FAA Bill Key to Preventing 32% Cut in FY 2009 Federal Highway Program Funds to the States, ARTBA Says
• May 01 - Statement of ARTBA President Pete Ruane on Baucus-Grassley Highway Trust Fund Fix Proposal

April

• Apr. 29 - Michael Sakata Named ARTBA Director of Information Technology
• Apr. 15 - Ten Reasons Why Suspending the Federal Gas Tax Would be Bad for the Economy and Poor Public Policy
• Apr. 10 -ARTBA Voices Opposition to Senate Bill Expanding Federal Wetlands Jurisdiction
• Apr. 04 - TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION COALITION TELLS CONGRESS ACTION IS NEEDED TO AVERT PERFECT STORM FACING HIGHWAY TRUST FUND
• Apr. 01 - ARTBA Applauds U.N. Resolution on World Road Safety

March

• Mar. 12 - May 19-21: Get in the Game & Visit with Your Congressional Delegation About the Future of America’s Federal Highway, Transit & Airport Construction Programs ARTBA Federal Issues Program & TCC Fly-In Held on Capitol Hill
• Mar. 01 - ARTBA Rolls Out Award-Winning “Transportation Makes America Work!” Campaign In Preparation for 2009 Highway/ Transit Investment Battle in Congress

February

• Feb. 27 - Transportation Design & Construction Industry Pros Complete M.B.A.-Style Training Academy
• Feb. 22 - ARTBA Taps Allison Wenograd as Staff Attorney and Managing Director, Materials & Services Division
• Feb. 21 - Alison Premo Black Promoted to ARTBA Vice President of Policy
• Feb. 20 - Sioux Falls Man & Former Aide to Senator John Thune Promoted to ARTBA Vice President, Development & National Field Operations
• Feb. 20 - ARTBA Promotes Dean Franks to Manager, Congressional Relations
• Feb. 19 - ARTBA President Pete Ruane Joins National Political, Business & Labor Leaders at New York Conference to Discuss State of America's Infrastructure Network
• Feb. 07 - University of Washington Transportation Engineering Educator Honored With National Award
• Feb. 01 - Call for Nominations: ARTBA Foundation Seeks
  Outstanding Programs That Enhance Image of the
  U.S. Transportation Construction Industry
• Feb. 01 - ARTBA Promotes Transportation Investment At Democratic Retreat

January

• Jan. 29 - ARTBA Foundation Looking for Future Industry Leaders
• Jan. 29 - Call for Nominations: 2008 ARTBA Foundation “Globe” Environmental Awards
• Jan. 18 - ARTBA “Critical Commerce Corridors” Proposal Will Address Freight Mobility and Congestion Challenges Outlined in New GAO Report
• Jan. 15 - Statement of ARTBA President & CEO Pete Ruane Regarding the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Report

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