HIGHLIGHTS

Maine Department of Transportation
Island Explorer Emissions Reduction Project
For years, Island Explorer vehicles have been giving passengers free rides to Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Though providing this service cut back on traffic congestion and vehicle emissions, and improved the overall experience at the park, the buses did not actually have a home and sat instead in a parking lot.
AASHTO Joins Transportation Industry in Urging Quick Passage of New Surface Transportation Bill
Minnesota Unveils a Compelling 50-Year Vision and Guiding Principles for Transportation
In a new Two-Minute State DOT Update video, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Commissioner Thomas Sorel tells Transportation TV, "Creating a 50-year transportation plan is something states don't typically do. Yet, MnDOT worked in collaboration with partners from across Minnesota to build a very strong and compelling vision for transportation."
General Public and State DOTs Encouraged to Photograph Faces of Transportation: National Contest Offers $1,500 in Total Prize Money
For the first time, AASHTO is opening its Faces of Transportation photo contest to the general public, in addition to employees of state departments of transportation. The competition runs through July 31, 2012. A $125 prize will be awarded to the best photograph in each individual category, and the winner of both the People's Choice Award and best overall photo will each win $500 prizes.
MEETINGS
Upcoming Meetings
February 21, 2012
2012 Standing Committee on Rail Transportation Washington Meeting
February 26, 2012
2012 AASHTO Washington Briefing
April 15, 2012
2012 GIS for Transportation Symposium
Information From Recent Meetings
November 16, 2011
Standing Committee on Public Transportation and Multi-State Technical Assistance Program Meeting
October 24, 2011
56th Annual AASHTO National Transportation Management Conferences
- National Committee of the US, World Road Association (PIARC)
- AASHTOWare
- Surface Transportation Authorization
- High-Speed Rail
- Strategic Highway Safety Plan
- Center for Excellence in Project Finance
- Center for Environmental Excellence
- SHRP2
- AASHTO Freight Transportation Network
- AASHTO Radio Frequency Coordination
- National Transportation Product Evaluation Program
- 56th Annual AASHTO Transportation Management Conference




