Tuesday October 14, 2025

FHWA Ends Buy America Waiver for Manufactured Products

As of October 1, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has ended the decades‑long “general waiver” that allowed manufactured products in federal‑aid highway projects to be sourced broadly rather than domestically.


Under the new rule, projects obligated from that date must have the final assembly of manufactured goods in the United States, and by October 1, 2026, at least 55 % of component costs must originate in the United States.


MoboTrex cabinets, SA poly signals, SG poly signals, aluminum signals, and backplates are all Build America, Buy America (BABA) Compliant, proudly built in the United States by American workers.


Click here to see how MoboTrex meets BABA compliance

Inside the Life of a TxDOT Signal Technician

A recent article offered a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day work of TxDOT’s signal technicians. These dedicated professionals keep traffic moving, maintain vital systems, and respond quickly to unexpected challenges.


Thank you to all our signal technicians for your essential work and commitment to safety.


Click here to read the full article

Davenport Users Group

December 10-11, 2025

Registration is now open for the Davenport Users Group.


The Users Group is an excellent opportunity for customers to network, meet leading traffic industry manufacturers one on one and experience classroom sessions on innovative technology.


Attendees can earn up to 12 Professional Development Hours.


Stay tuned to future Tuesday Traffic Talks for more information about the event and the tentative agenda.

Gold Sponsors

Antaira Technologies | MK Battery | Pelco Solutions



Silver Sponsors

Multilink | Sky Bracket


Bronze Sponsors

Frey Manufacturing | Sensys Networks | TOMAR Electronics


Evening Event Sponsor

TOMAR Electronics



For vendor registration please contact clanning@mobotrex.com

Upcoming Events

Illinois Traffic Engineering and Safety (TES) Conference

October 22-23 | Champaign, IL


IMSA Southwestern Section Fall/Winter Conference

November 17-20 | Grapevine, TX


2025 ITS Texas Annual Meeting

November 19-21 | Dallas, TX


Davenport Users Group

December 10-11 | Davenport, IA


Chicago Users Group

January 14-15 | Rosemont, IL


Nebraska Users Group

February 25-26 | Omaha, NE

109 W. 55th St. Davenport, IA 52806 | 563-323-0009


24/7 Service* 563-328-4484 | services@mobotrex.com



*Only available in IA, IL, MN, MO, ND, NE, and SD

 
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