American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Washington, DC 20007-3389

Company Overview

ARTBA is a federation whose primary goal is to aggressively grow and protect transportation infrastructure investment to meet the public and business demand for safe and efficient travel

Company Details
Years in business:Since: 1902
Number of employees:11-50
1219 28th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-3389
US
http//www.artba.org
Phone:202.289.4434
Fax:202.289.4435
Headquartered today in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, ARTBA's mission is simple We are a federation whose primary goal is to aggressively grow and protect transportation infrastructure investment to meet the public and business demand for safe and efficient travel. In support of this mission, ARTBA also provides programs and services designed to give its 5,000+ public and private sector members a global competitive edge. ARTBA's core values and principles-defined and reflected in the association's governance, management, policies and program of work-include integrity and the highest ethical standards, visionary leadership that always focuses on the future, an "action-oriented" approach and intelligent risk taking.
Articles & News
Ward Nye, Martin Marietta CEO has been elected ARTBA Chairman
ARTBA Names New Chairman
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, was elected ARTBA’s 2021-2022 chairman.
October 4, 2021
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Federal Court Decision on Navigable Waters Protection Rule Paves Way for Faster Transportation Improvements
The ruling provides a clearer understanding of how far federal jurisdiction extends over U.S. water bodies, eliminating potentially costly delays in transportation system upgrades.
March 4, 2021
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Federal Highway Bill Funded Nearly 110,000 U.S. Road and Bridge Improvements
ARTBA outlines the benefits of the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act as a Senate hearing begins on the federal highway program’s reauthorization.
February 24, 2021
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2020 Election Day Impacts for the Construction Industry
The implications of ballot outcomes are far-reaching for infrastructure and other construction-related issues
October 28, 2020
ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies Develop COVID-19 Guidance Materials
ARTBA provides safety tips for contractors performing essential construction activities.
April 2, 2020
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WOTUS Rewrite Expected to Reduce Delays for Infrastructure Projects
New Navigable Waters Protection Rule, also known as the Waters of the U.S, replaces regulations that have been in place since the Reagan administration and will help reduce delays to important transportation improvements.
January 24, 2020
Products & Press Releases
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ARTBA: State Gas Tax Holidays Have Little Impact on Prices at the Pump
Analysis found that on average, just 18% of an increase or decrease in state gasoline tax rates was passed on to motorists in the retail price of gasoline.
March 30, 2022
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ARTBA: Bridge Repair Needs Stretch from California to Maine and Back Again
Nearly 224,000 U.S. bridges are in need of repair. Stretched end to end, they would extend from Los Angeles to Maine and back, according to the latest ARTBA analysis.
February 2, 2022
An interactive dashboard created by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association provides a clear look at how and where all 50 states use their federal highway program funds.
Federal Investment Helped Advance 22,000 Highway Improvement Projects in 2020
State governments leveraged $29 billion in federal funds to advance $70 billion in highway improvements during fiscal year 2020.
March 17, 2021
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ARTBA Report Forecasts Modest Declines in 2021 Transportation Construction Market
Market is expected to shrink 5.5% next year, driven primarily by the severe economic recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
December 10, 2020
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Voters Approve Record 94% of Transportation Investment Initiatives Totaling $14 Billion
Voters in 18 states thus far approved a record 94% of state and local ballot initiatives, providing an additional $14 billion for transportation improvements.
November 6, 2020
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ARTBA Urges Federal Court to Uphold NEPA Modernization Reforms
Reforms bring “much-needed clarity after decades of conflict and confusion” that have needlessly delayed essential transportation projects, says ARTBA.
September 4, 2020
Videos & Resources
ARTBA Analyzes Grow America Act
Bill does not contain a specific, dedicated revenue proposal.
May 1, 2014
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ARTBA: The Road to Reauthorization - Episode 01
In this episode of The Road to Reauthorization, Dave Bauer discusses the ailing Highway Trust Fund and the impact it will have as we approach the summer. (Visit www.artba.org for more information)
April 14, 2014
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CONEXPO Video: ARTBA Forecasts Transport Construction Growth by Sector
Chief Economist Allison Premo Black expects the highway-paving market to reverse its years-long decline in 2014, and points out even brighter spots in transportation infrastructure
March 4, 2014
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Video: ARTBA Urges Contractors to Tell Congress to Fix the Highway Trust Fund
ARTBA President Pete Ruane urges industry professionals to contact their members of Congress to fix the Highway Trust Fund
February 19, 2014
Document: ARTBA Analysis of Obama Administration's 2014 Transportation Budget
This PDF of a 7-page document breaks down White House budget proposals for highway, transit, airport and port spending, a transportation trust fund proposal and Highway Trust Fund outlook
April 12, 2013
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2013 ARTBA Transportation Construction Market Forecast
The 2013 transportation construction market forecast from ARTBA Senior Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black contains a 50-state outlook and five-year market preview.
December 13, 2012
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Analysis found that on average, just 18% of an increase or decrease in state gasoline tax rates was passed on to motorists in the retail price of gasoline.
March 30, 2022
Artba Bridge Map
ARTBA: Bridge Repair Needs Stretch from California to Maine and Back Again
Nearly 224,000 U.S. bridges are in need of repair. Stretched end to end, they would extend from Los Angeles to Maine and back, according to the latest ARTBA analysis.
February 2, 2022
Ward Nye, Martin Marietta CEO has been elected ARTBA Chairman
ARTBA Names New Chairman
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, was elected ARTBA’s 2021-2022 chairman.
October 4, 2021
An interactive dashboard created by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association provides a clear look at how and where all 50 states use their federal highway program funds.
Federal Investment Helped Advance 22,000 Highway Improvement Projects in 2020
State governments leveraged $29 billion in federal funds to advance $70 billion in highway improvements during fiscal year 2020.
March 17, 2021
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Federal Court Decision on Navigable Waters Protection Rule Paves Way for Faster Transportation Improvements
The ruling provides a clearer understanding of how far federal jurisdiction extends over U.S. water bodies, eliminating potentially costly delays in transportation system upgrades.
March 4, 2021
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Federal Highway Bill Funded Nearly 110,000 U.S. Road and Bridge Improvements
ARTBA outlines the benefits of the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act as a Senate hearing begins on the federal highway program’s reauthorization.
February 24, 2021
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ARTBA Report Forecasts Modest Declines in 2021 Transportation Construction Market
Market is expected to shrink 5.5% next year, driven primarily by the severe economic recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
December 10, 2020
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Voters Approve Record 94% of Transportation Investment Initiatives Totaling $14 Billion
Voters in 18 states thus far approved a record 94% of state and local ballot initiatives, providing an additional $14 billion for transportation improvements.
November 6, 2020
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2020 Election Day Impacts for the Construction Industry
The implications of ballot outcomes are far-reaching for infrastructure and other construction-related issues
October 28, 2020
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ARTBA Urges Federal Court to Uphold NEPA Modernization Reforms
Reforms bring “much-needed clarity after decades of conflict and confusion” that have needlessly delayed essential transportation projects, says ARTBA.
September 4, 2020
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Public and Private Sectors Working Together To Improve Texas Highway Project Safety
ARTBA and Texas transportation stakeholders work hand-in-hand through the COVID-19 pandemic to improve traffic safety and significantly reduce worker injuries.
August 21, 2020
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Interactive Tool Highlights How Federal Highway Investment is Being Used
Interactive tool for the first time provides a clear look at how and where each state invests its transportation tax dollars
June 15, 2020
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ARTBA Applauds Court's Decision on Federal COVID-19 Safety Mandate
Transportation builders association says the ruling assures that the transportation construction industry can use proven workplace best practices to protect its workers
June 15, 2020
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Reject Effort to Force Universal COVID-19 Safety Standard on OSHA, ARTBA Tells Federal Court
ARTBA argues that construction workers are better protected from the coronavirus by construction industry best practices than by a single emergency standard
June 1, 2020
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New Course Focuses on Fundamentals of Transportation Construction Safety
Comprehensive safety training course is designed to help reduce motorist fatalities and injuries that occur in and around U.S. infrastructure improvement projects
May 27, 2020
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Campaign Says Economic Recovery Begins with Multi-Year Transportation Investment Package
"Re-open, Renew and Revitalize" campaign encourages lawmakers to make infrastructure investments a catalyst for economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19
May 13, 2020
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ARTBA Chairman Makes Case for Infrastructure Package with Trump Administration
ARTBA's Steve McGough called on the Trump administration and Congress to take immediate steps to stabilize state transportation programs and enact a multi-year plan
May 6, 2020
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230,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair New ARTBA Analysis Finds
ARTBA analysis of federal transportation data shows nearly 231,000 U.S. bridges -- 37% of all bridges -- need major repair work or should be replaced
April 13, 2020
ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies Develop COVID-19 Guidance Materials
ARTBA provides safety tips for contractors performing essential construction activities.
April 2, 2020
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Transport Construction Takes Steps to Ensure Worker Safety as Coronavirus Impacts Felt
Transportation design and construction projects continue in most states but ARTBA survey says contractors are feeling scheduling challenges and changing they way they work
March 31, 2020
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WOTUS Rewrite Expected to Reduce Delays for Infrastructure Projects
New Navigable Waters Protection Rule, also known as the Waters of the U.S, replaces regulations that have been in place since the Reagan administration and will help reduce delays to important transportation improvements.
January 24, 2020
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ARTBA: Environmental Reforms Will Spur Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
Association says proposed environmental policy reforms will reduce delays to transportation improvement projects and maintain environmental safeguards
January 15, 2020
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Real Growth for 2020 Transportation Construction Market, ARTBA Chief Economist Says
Total domestic transportation construction and related-market activity in 2020 should reach $300.4 billion
December 4, 2019
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Dynamic Infrastructure Uses Deep AI Technology to Prevent Bridge and Tunnel Collapse
System provides live, cloud-based, 3D views of the bridge or tunnel and automatically alerts when changes are detected in maintenance and operation conditions
October 21, 2019