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In Focus Alabama: Alabama Road Builders Association Executive Director Skip Powe says Alabama needs to widen roads

ALABAMA — Skip Powe, the executive director of the Alabama Road Builders Association, says the state needs to keep up with increasing congestion by widening some existing roads, including I-65. The Alabama Road Builders Association was founded in 1947 and represents the collective interests of the transportation and construction industries in the state. Powe says the association gives members a platform to get to know others in the industry and build relationships.

Alabama · 09-27

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Birmingham leaders, youth weigh in on multimodal transportation vision

About 120 people gathered Tuesday evening at the Boutwell Auditorium to catch a first glimpse of GoBHM’s multimodal vision for the city. Project managers Christine Argo, deputy director of strategic projects for the Birmingham Department of Transportation; James Fowler, chief of public infrastructure for the city; and Charlotte Shaw, CEO of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority spoke with a panel of 10 young high school- and college-aged residents about why getting around means more than just driving.

Birmingham, AL · 09-30

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Rising diesel prices put pressure on Alabama school districts, superintendent says

MONTGOMERY. Ala. — School districts across Alabama are facing higher cost to keep school buses fueled as diesel prices remain about $6 a gallon. The statewide average for diesel was $6.10 a gallon Sunday, according to AAA. That is up significantly from the $3.43 average a year ago. Alabama...

Alabama · 09-28

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All West Alabama Counties Top $4 a Gallon, Even Higher Diesel Driving Up the Cost of Everything

Fuel costs remain stubbornly high across the region, with West Alabama counties all sitting above $4.00 for regular gas. Diesel surges are already affecting what families pay for food and household items.

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 09-28

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All West Alabama Counties Top $4 a Gallon, Even Higher Diesel Driving Up the Cost of Everything

Fuel costs remain stubbornly high across the region, with West Alabama counties all sitting above $4.00 for regular gas. Diesel surges are already affecting what families pay for food and household items.

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 09-28

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ALDOT announces nightly closures of I-459 entrance, exit ramps for ongoing resurfacing project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews are set to temporarily close I-459 entrance and exit ramps as part of a continuing project in Hoover. ALDOT officials said the 3.2 mile job stretches from south of SR-150 (Exit 10) to north of US-31 (Exit 13). Officials said...

Hoover, AL · 09-25

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Figures pushes back on Tuberville comments during Geneva stop

Democrat says Alabamians are not willing to pay higher fuel prices.

Alabama · 09-25

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VERIFY: How high are Alabama's gas prices compared to the rest of the country?

Alabama · 09-29

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All West Alabama Counties Top $4 a Gallon, Even Higher Diesel Driving Up the Cost of Everything

Fuel costs remain stubbornly high across the region, with West Alabama counties all sitting above $4.00 for regular gas. Diesel surges are already affecting what families pay for food and household items.

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 09-28

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I-459 ramps at Galleria, US-31 shut nightly Sept. 28–Oct. 1

Heading to the Galleria after dark this week? Plan ahead. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is closing entrance and exit ramps nightly for resurfacing on I-459 at the US-31 and Galleria exits from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. The work begins in the evening at 7PM and ends at...

Alabama · 09-28

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Transportation, childcare among biggest workforce challenges in west Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · 09-28

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Doug Jones Responds After Tuberville Says Alabamians Are “Willing to Pay Higher Prices” for Gas

Birmingham, AL – Asked by CNN’s Manu Raju whether Alabamians are “willing to pay higher prices” for gas, Tommy Tuberville answered, “Yeah. Yeah. Sure they are.”. Raju also asked how much gas prices were hurting Alabamians and Tuberville said, “They’ve been high before. People will deal with that. They know it’s going to go up and down. But, you know, our people in Alabama know that. You know, they voted for President Trump.”

Alabama · 09-24

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West Alabama county school district looking for school bus drivers

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - School bus driver training is getting underway this week for Tuscaloosa County Schools. Tuscaloosa County district leaders said they have 22 candidates training to become school bus drivers. Even though the new school year is well underway, the district is short by 9 drivers. Transportation...

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 09-24

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'I would hate for someone to die': Oak Ridge Park residents push for safer streets

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Residents in Birmingham’s Oak Ridge Park neighborhood are asking city leaders for sidewalks and stronger traffic-calming measures, saying children, pedestrians and older neighbors are being forced to share the road with cars. The concerns were raised during public comment at a Birmingham City Council...

Birmingham, AL · 09-23

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High diesel prices squeeze truckers, could raise grocery costs

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A trucker from Birmingham said he’s paying hundreds of dollars more a week just to keep his big rig running. Experts say when diesel prices are high, it affects nearly everything people buy. High diesel prices are hitting independent truckers like Jerry Raymond hard. Raymond...

Birmingham, AL · 09-23

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Alabama diesel prices hit new record high

Gas prices across the country continue to rise with the average price for regular fuel surpassing the $4 mark again this week in Alabama. While regular fuel continues to climb toward the previous record set in 2022 ($4.63), diesel prices in Alabama set a new record high for average gallon price.

Alabama · 09-23

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Norfolk Southern | Talk of Alabama | 9.25

September 21 to 27 is National ‘See Tracks? Think Train!’ Week, a time to educate ourselves and others about making safe choices around railroad tracks, understanding how difficult it can be to judge an approaching train’s speed and distance, and recognizing important signs and signals. For more information about Norfolk Southern visit norfolksouthern.com.

Alabama · 09-25

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Alabama diesel prices hit new record high

Gas prices across the country continue to rise with the average price for regular fuel surpassing the $4 mark again this week in Alabama. While regular fuel continues to climb toward the previous record set in 2022 ($4.63), diesel prices in Alabama set a new record high for average gallon price.

Alabama · 09-24

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Impacts of rising fuel cost on Alabama schools

Alabama · 09-22