Transportation groups are coalescing around familiar priorities: safety, stable highway funding and efficient integration of emerging technologies.
April 1, 2026AASHTO News Updates
Duffy Seeks Permit Reforms to Speed State Projects
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told state planners he intends to eliminate red tape and reform permitting to complete construction projects faster amid rising costs.
February 25, 2026DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities
The nation鈥檚 top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.
February 11, 2025FHWA Fund Redistribution Causes Consternation for States
AASHTO reiterated concern as to the time frame over FHWA's annual redistribution of unspent highway funds among states and the states lacking time to allocate the money.
September 5, 2024Guide From AASHTO, Other Groups Helps States Develop EV Infrastructure
A short guide to help state agencies collaborate in creating electric vehicle infrastructure has been published by a group of key national transportation, electric utility and energy groups.
December 2, 2022States Await Details on Seven Elements Added to Freight Plans
Details are emerging about seven new elements mandated under the White House鈥檚 infrastructure act that states must include in their comprehensive freight plans.
May 13, 2022AASHTO Raises Concerns Over Infrastructure Law Implementation
A group representing state highways and transportation sent a 30-page document to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg seeking clarification and recommending actions to help implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
April 12, 2022AASHTO Hands Out Awards for Service
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials honored several individuals with awards for their outstanding service at the organization鈥檚 annual meeting.
December 3, 2021AASHTO Highlights Funding, Infrastructure Resilience Policies
Long-term funding for highway programs, greater focus on severe-weather resilience and enhancing resources for electric vehicle charging infrastructure are policy priorities for the association that represents the country鈥檚 state transportation agencies.
July 13, 2021AASHTO, ITS America Appeal FCC鈥檚 5.9 GHz Spectrum Decision
Opposition to the Federal Communications Commission鈥檚 ruling on the 5.9 GHz transportation spectrum band remains active as a pair of stakeholders are formally pushing back on the agency鈥檚 move.
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