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 Committees Approve New U.S. Bicycle Routes
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and its Standing Committee on Highways have approved the addition of U.S. Bicycle Route (USBR) 35 in Michigan, USBR 45 in Minnesota, and realignments for USBR 1 in North Carolina to the U.S. Bicycle Route System.
AASHTO Joins Transportation Industry in Urging Quick Passage of New Surface Transportation Bill
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
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