ST. LOUIS — For the past five years, Missouri's state highway construction program has averaged $1.2 billion a year. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) presented a new, five-year construction program to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission that's only half that amount — about $600 million a year. What does such a sharp decline in funding mean to Missourians?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a 176-city survey focusing on local transportation infrastructure investments at the National Press Club. Atlanta (GA) Mayor Kasim Reed, USCM Transportation Committee Chair, delivered the survey findings. Given the economic problems facing the nation, mayors believe it is more important than ever that federal transportation priorities be targeted to metropolitan areas — home to two-thirds of U.S. residents.

OLATHE, KAN. — At the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) conference in Kansas City, Mo., March 28-30, Terracon set up a live video set with industry leaders discussing the latest in innovation in transportation. The speakers were some of the most knowledgeable experts in the transportation industry, all involved in the construction or engineering of highways, bridges, airports, and rail projects. Discussion topics included specific issues in the industry, how innovative practices are changing the landscape, and the way we do business and how companies are adapting to meet the changing demands in transportation.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — MeadWestvaco Corporation's (MWV) Evotherm warm-mix asphalt technology has been approved by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for use in statewide paving projects.

MEMPHIS, TENN. — Smith Seckman Reid Inc. is providing the construction engineering and inspection services for the city of Germantown, Tenn.’s Wolf River Boulevard. This $25 million project is part of the Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary green certification program.