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AMERICA'S TRANSPORTATION AWARDS

National Competition Will Select America’s Two Best Transportation Projects

FUNDING AND FINANCE

Groups Call for Federal Program Extension, State DOT COVID Aid
FHWA Redistributes Fiscal Year 2020 Highway Funds
Metro transportation measure fight heats up
Budgeting and snow mix where the rubber meets the road on Tuesday
State Announces $7.8 Million for Infrastructure and Planning Projects

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

ETAP Podcast: Hawaii DOT’s Ed Sniffen
VTrans Offers Water Quality Improvement Project Grants

WIRELESS SPECTRUM

FCC Urged to Reserve Spectrum for Drone Operations

STATE DOT NEWS

Meet the mind behind your favorite highway signs
Don’t Mess With Texas Calls On Iconic Texas Voices To Stop PPE Litter
Top honors for IDOT’s Life or Death Illinois campaign

SAFETY

New York sees spike in motorcycle fatalities
Metro’s rail control center a ‘toxic workplace’ where procedures put riders at risk, safety report says

CONNECTED AND AUTOMATED VEHICLES

4 Ways Tesla Self-Driving ‘Falls Short’ In Consumer Reports Testing

INFRASTRUCTURE

New arches scheduled to be installed in Tuscaloosa

MOBILITY

Why ‘micromobility’ data is the key to cities reaching their sustainability goals

FREIGHT

FMCSA Pilot Would Allow Younger Drivers in Interstate Commerce
Class I railroads, shippers alike weigh in on federal agencies’ feedback request

RAIL

Effort underway to save Southwest Chief
Going somewhere? NCDOT officials hope you'll take the train
Plans for Potomac River train bridges, which could lead to expanded Roanoke Amtrak service, move forward

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

‘Significant pain’: Metro begins planning possible cuts
Transit workers put their lives at risk. Now they may lose their jobs

PLANNING

Experts say creating 'mini cities' in Austin could ease traffic and affordability issues
Colorado Springs setting 20-year vision for roads, trails, buses

AVIATION

Production Problems Spur Broad FAA Review of Boeing Dreamliner Lapses
Caltrans Engages with University for Drone Training
Gulf Shores Airport Authority breaks ground for new air traffic control tower facility at Jack Edwards National Airport
U.S. airlines have banned 700-plus passengers for not wearing masks
TRB Webinar: Incentivizing Sustainable Air Service
FAA Issued New Medical Requirements for Small Aircraft Pilots but Lacks Procedures and Data To Oversee the Program

WATER

Louisiana ports hit by Hurricane Laura battered as ship traffic restricted; industry prepares return

SECURITY AND RESILIENCE

Chinese students face increased scrutiny at US airports
FAA and Its Partner Agencies Have Begun Work on the Aviation Cyber Initiative and Are Implementing Priorities

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

Shared streets move Denver further from car focus toward pedestrians, bicycles
Online survey aims to guide local improvements to make cycling and walking safer
NACTO: 136m US micromobility trips in 2019

US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Louisiana $5 Million in “Quick Release” Emergency Relief Funding

AASHTO NEWS

AASHTO Seeking Mobility Program Analyst

AASHTO Journal

National Competition Will Select America’s Two Best Transportation Projects

Sep 8, 2020
Twelve state department of transportation projects were named finalists in the 2020 America’s Transportation Awards competition by the ...

Groups Call for Federal Program Extension, State DOT COVID Aid

Sep 4, 2020
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials along with three other organizations are urging Congress to ...

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Releases from AASHTO and State DOTs

POSTPONED: Zero Fatalities' 100 Deadliest Days Media Event

Sep 9, 2020

Construction Requires Lane Closures at Bella Vista Bypass

Sep 9, 2020

Maintenance on I-40 Requires Rolling Lane Closures

Sep 9, 2020

Heavy smoke brings dangerous driving conditions

Sep 8, 2020

CTDOT eAlert: News from CTDOT

Sep 8, 2020

National Competition Will Decide America’s Two Best Transportation Projects

Sep 8, 2020
Online Voters and Expert Judges to Choose Winners from Twelve Finalists WASHINGTON—After 79 project nominees from 36 State Departments ...

Western State DOT Projects that Save Lives, Focus on Resiliency and Improve Community Quality of Life Win Regional Awards

Aug 20, 2020
WASHINGTON— Transportation projects in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington State earned regional recognition ...

Southern State DOT Projects that Increase Safety, Add Multi-Modal Transportation Options, and Utilize Innovative Technology Win Regional Awards

Aug 19, 2020
WASHINGTON— Transportation projects in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia earned regional recognition in the America’...
Online Votes and Judges to Pick America’s Two Best Transportation Projects
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Posted: Sep 8, 2020
In this On Time with Tymon Video: Asking Congress to Fulfill Three Critical Requests
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Posted: Sep 4, 2020
Safety First Video Examines Concerns Raised about New Vehicle Safety Features
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Posted: Aug 26, 2020

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AASHTO – The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials – is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. It represents all transportation modes, including air, highways, public transportation, active transportation, rail, and water. Its primary goal is to foster the development, operation, and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system.

AASHTO works to educate the public and key decision makers about the critical role that transportation plays in securing a good quality of life and sound economy for our nation. AASHTO serves as a liaison between state departments of transportation and the Federal government. AASHTO is an international leader in setting technical standards for all phases of highway system development. Standards are issued for design, construction of highways and bridges, materials, and many other technical areas.