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DOT trying to help towns shine
It's not uncommon for commuters passing through bedroom communities in Maine to overlook their surroundings. The state Department of Transportation is hoping to change that. (Pub. April 19, 2002)
Founding parents move on in their fight against tired truckers
Daphne and Steve Izer formed PATT in 1994, after their son died in a crash. (Pub. March 25, 2002)
Businesses eye new I-95 exit numbers
AUGUSTA — The state's business community is preparing for the installation of new exit numbers on Interstate 95 and the Maine Turnpike that will affect how motels, restaurants and tourist attractions give directions to their customers. (Pub. March 7, 2002)
DOT announces its annual Backseat Driver Program
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces the second annual Backseat Driver Program. The program is open to all fourth-grade classes in the state and is designed to increase public awareness of work zone safety issues. (Pub. March 7, 2002)
Mainers want energy efficiency, better mileage
A poll finds less than a third of respondents favoring increased oil production. (Pub. February 21, 2002)
Renovations begin on busy turnpike exit
Traffic officials expect few tie-ups at Exit 4, since existing ramps will be open while new ones are built. (Pub. February 13, 2002)
Pike plans pacer trucks
PORTLAND — The Maine Turnpike Authority will use pacer vehicles to help slow traffic through construction zones this year. (Pub. February 6, 2002)
Maine Turnpike widening to resume in several weeks
Two three-mile sections of highway in York County are scheduled for widening during 2002. (Pub. January 17, 2002)
Danger at the crossroads
Tons of traffic on Route 302 unite Lakes Region towns in problem solving (Pub. January 17, 2002)
Gorham council backs combination bypass plan
The unanimous choice will be forwarded to state and federal transportation officials. (Pub. January 16, 2002)
Heavy truck traffic through Augusta part of study
AUGUSTA — The city's heavy truck traffic will be analyzed as part of a larger state study to determine safety issues, and the extent of wear and tear on roads caused by vehicles that weigh up to 100,000 pounds. (Pub. January 8, 2002)
Traffic at Portland Jetport to be messier
PORTLAND — Traffic at the Portland International Jetport will be a bit of a mess for the next three weeks while workers lay the foundation walls for a six-story parking garage. (Pub. January 8, 2002)
Portland to weigh seizing offenders' vehicles
PORTLAND — Driving in Portland will be a lot riskier for traffic scofflaws if the City Council embraces a proposal to let police impound or confiscate vehicles operated by people with suspended or revoked licenses. (Pub. January 5, 2002)
Drivers just may be ready to ride
Cars won out over trains 37 years ago, but times - and some attitudes - have changed (Pub. December 9, 2001)
Bill aims to make SUVs stingier
U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe testifies for a bill she co-sponsored to require higher gas mileage. (Pub. December 7, 2001)
Amtrak isn't the answer, rail advocate says
A member of the group that oversees the national railway believes Amtrak is broken beyond repair and should be replaced by a new system. (Pub. November 28, 2001)
Lower oil, gas prices ease strain on budget
A recession, plentiful supplies and a warm fall add up to good news for homeowners and drivers. (Pub. November 9, 2001)
King delays announcement on train service
A news conference to announce the date for Portland train service is now expected next week. (Pub. October 12, 2001)
The roads more traveled
Every driver knows there are some intersections that ought to be avoided. (Pub. September 30, 2001)
Tests to determine trains' effect at 79 mph
PORTLAND — Rail advocates always said the overhaul of a 77-mile stretch of track will support Amtrak trains at 79 mph. Tests that begin Wednesday will prove whether they were right. (Pub. September 27, 2001)
Road safety at issue
AUGUSTA — With an increasing number of heavy trucks in use, the state is looking at ways to improve road safety. (Pub. September 10, 2001)
Betting on a bypass
Gorham is purchasing property for a road to circumvent its downtown despite having no assurance on what route it will take.
(Pub. September 7, 2001)
Neighbors celebrate a highway slowdown
East Deering parents hope a lower speed limit on Washington Avenue will make it safer for their children to walk to school. (Pub. September 7, 2001)
Lower paving costs allow state to go the extra mile
AUGUSTA — The state's paving account for road maintenance will be stretched by about 140 miles this year. (Pub. August 31, 2001)
Leaders decry Route 302 project's fate
The state says there's not enough money to deliver on its promise to rebuild 4.1 miles of Windham road. (Pub. August 31, 2001)
DOT to solicit comments on Route 17 upgrade plan
MANCHESTER — The Department of Transportation will hold a preliminary public meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office to seek input about highway improvements to Route 17. (Pub. August 21, 2001)
Safe at night?
A recent fatal crash on the Maine Turnpike raises concerns about overnight construction (Pub. August 19, 2001)
Amtrak sets fares to Boston at $21, $35
Reservations from Portland can't be made until a launch date is set. (Pub. August 17, 2001)
Crash typifies work-zone hazards
Construction zones on local roads are dangerous places. (Pub. August 13, 2001)
Area road construction gets under way Monday
WEST GARDINER — Officials are warning motorists to expect delays as several Maine Department of Transportation projects planned to improve area roads get under way soon. (Pub. August 13, 2001)
Local officials seek way to get trucks off U.S. 1
FREEPORT — Hundreds of shoppers mill about Main Street in Freeport on any given day, drawn by the town's outlet shops and L.L. Bean's flagship retail stores. (Pub. August 13, 2001)
Growth puts pressure on two-lane Route 302
Coming changes could vastly alter the Lake Region drive for residents, tourists and truckers. (Pub. August 5, 2001)
Road crews apply fewer herbicides
AUGUSTA — The state's dependence on roadside pesticides is declining. (Pub. July 31, 2001)
Maine company battles work-zone speeding
A Cianbro Corp. official testifies in Washington on safety measures for highway workers. (Pub. July 28, 2001)
Impaired drivers have more to worry about
AUGUSTA — Danger-seeking drivers beware. As if increasing anti-speeding enforcement were not enough, the Augusta Police Department has received a new OUI enforcement grant. (Pub. July 28, 2001)
To lease, or not to lease
More Maine residents than everare leasing new vehicles. (Pub. July 22, 2001)
Many believe education the answer to curbing dangers of phone use while driving
Education, not legislation, is the buzzword in Maine these days when it comes to the dangers of using hand-held cellular telephones while driving. (Pub. July 15, 2001)
Fewer low-end cars in market
Mazda, Mitsubishi and other former entry-level automakers are moving their sights upward. (Pub. July 13, 2001)
Mileage of SUVs, minivans debated
Maine's Republican senators want to raise standards, but the White House isn't sure that's good science. (Pub. July 12, 2001)
Augusta motorists crash less, get more tickets
AUGUSTA — There's good news and bad news for drivers maneuvering through the capital city. They are getting into fewer crashes but are being ticketed more often. (Pub. July 4, 2001)
Senate approves highway budget
Car owners will be charged an extra $8 for vehicle titles to help pay for the spending plan. (Pub. June 22, 2001)
Old-car program shrinks
AUGUSTA — The $116,000 state program expected to take 88 older, polluting vehicles off Maine roads might be able to scrap only 68 of the pre-1988 cars and trucks, because some of the money now will be used to pay junkyards and recyclers. (Pub. June 21, 2001)
Trooper laptops to aid in checks on truckers
LEWISTON, Maine —Authorities inspecting trucks on Maine roads will have a valuable new tool in determining the safety record of commercial truckers and their rigs, safety officials said. (Pub. June 18, 2001)
For some, trip to work today to be on 2 wheels
AUGUSTA — Mike Hoover plans to pedal 60 miles Wednesday round trip from Woolwich to Augusta. In between, he will be on the job as a planner at the Department of Transportation. (Pub. June 13, 2001)
Auto pilot
Kelly Brazil spearheads a program in basic auto mechanics for students at Kennebunk's New School (Pub. May 17, 2001)
Snowe-Feinstein bill would force SUVs to guzzle less
Sen. Susan Collins co-sponsors the measure, aimed at closing a mileage-standard loophole for light trucks. (Pub. May 2, 2001)
One-year license for older drivers OK'd
The bill is expected to cause a slight decrease in revenues for the state's highway fund until fiscal 2004. After that, revenues will increase. (Pub. May 1, 2001)
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