The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has revealed which 12 transportation projects have entered the final phase of the America’s Transportation Awards competition.
August 30, 2018GovernmentBusinessSafety
Mid-America States Receive AASHTO Transportation Awards
Five Midwestern states recently earned awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for outstanding transportation projects.
August 30, 2018Government
AASHTO’s Top Western Members Earn Transportation Awards
Several states representing the western region of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials earned awards for outstanding transportation projects.
June 14, 2018Business
AASHTO’s Bud Wright Announces Retirement
Bud Wright, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, will retire at the end of the year.
May 24, 2018GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel
Business, Labor Leaders Offer Support for Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON — The chorus of support for funding highways and infrastructure grew louder last week with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiling a four-point plan that would raise fuel taxes, expedite the permitting process, facilitate more private investment and help construction firms address a shortage of skilled labor.
January 18, 2018Government
State Transit Leaders Ask Chao to Delay Reporting Start Date
Chief executives from transit agencies are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to delay the start date for a federal mandate requiring the organizations to begin reporting on their performance management
December 11, 2017Government
AASHTO to Tax Leaders: Advance Private Activity Bonds
The national group representing state transportation directors again called on tax policy leaders on Capitol Hill to produce tax reform legislation that would help advance infrastructure projects.
December 8, 2017GovernmentBusiness
AASHTO Announces New Leaders, Transportation Award Winners
The Departments of Transportation of both Colorado and Idaho were honored as top winners at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ annual meeting Sept. 27.
September 27, 2017GovernmentBusiness
‘Stars Really Are Aligning’ on Infrastructure Funding, AASHTO Official Says
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Washington’s legislative landscape is fertile for advancing a long-term infrastructure funding package this year, a senior official with the group representing state transportation directors said March 29.
March 29, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Long-Term Funding Plan, Freight Connectivity Top AASHTO’s Agenda
Establishing a long-term funding plan for highway projects, and enhancing access for commercial vehicles along freight corridors are among the top policy priorities this year for the association representing the states’ departments of transportation.
February 17, 2017