Side Trips
The road work we do gives our people the opportunity to experience first-hand the ways in which America’s roadways connect us to each other…to those things that enable prosperity…and to those hidden natural treasures that bring us joy. We dedicate these Side Trip vignettes to the men and women working in the public and private sector across this beautiful country of ours who have welcomed us into their communities.
Airport Carbon Reduction:Key Products for Effective Low-Carbon Pavement Management and Maintenance
Category: Blog Articles, Side Trips By: admin
Pavement longevity is critical for maximizing annual airport budgets. Safety is also paramount, as maintenance managers ensure airfield infrastructure and related areas remain in good shape for safe operation. In recent years, stakeholder environmental concerns have emerged as a third critical concern for airport administrators. Here is a brief look at a few airport life-cycle […]
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Southwest Florida Owls
Category: Side Trips By: Dave Clark
One of Florida’s tiniest owls lives in open areas where their sandy brown plumage blends in with the surrounding ground, providing a natural habitat. With the earth as camouflage, these burrowing owls roost and nest, safe from predators. At our safety meetings down here in Florida, we remind our crews to be on the lookout […]
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East Central Florida
Category: Side Trips By: Chuck McNamee
A flat tire and a scraped elbow didn’t stop PTI crew supervisor Chuck McNamee from enjoying a Sunday ride through the Grapefruit Trails, after a busy work week nearby. Some new platforms and challenging trails have been added since our last visit to this beautiful park on the east coast of central Florida. Check out […]
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Grapefruit Trails, Florida
Category: Side Trips By: admin
Whenever the PTI road crew is in the Melbourne area, working in the City of Palm Bay, Florida, Senior Supervisor, Chuck McNamee looks forward to spending a rain day or weekend riding the Grapefruit Trails bike paths.
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On a Country Road in Tennessee
Category: Side Trips By: admin
In this part of the country, it’s not unusual to spot a horse or two wandering along a country road…but a camel?
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Southwestern Florida
Category: Side Trips By: admin
PTI road crews especially look forward to working on projects in beautiful southwestern Florida. A recent visit included a downtime Saturday…
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