American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Washington, DC 20001

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444 North Capitol Street N.W.
Suite 249
Washington, DC 20001
United States
http://www.transportation.org
202.624.5800
202.624.5806

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AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. It represents all five transportation modes: air, highways, public transportation, rail, and water. Its primary goal is to foster the development, operation, and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system.

Products and Press Releases

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Bentley, Infotech and AASHTO partner to support digital delivery initiatives for departments of transportation

Oct. 4, 2023
Bentley, Infotech and AASHTO will streamline digital delivery market offerings that demonstrate value and best practices.
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WTS International and Latinos In Transit sign collaborative MOU

Dec. 28, 2022
The two groups will work together to create an industry that is more diverse, inclusive and equitable.
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AASHTO’s Executive Director Announces Retirement

May 29, 2018
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials announces that Executive Director Frederick G. “Bud” Wright has notified the AASHTO Board of Directors that...
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AASHTO Mourns Loss of Former Colleague Dr. Anthony R. (Tony) Kane

May 23, 2018
Staff and members of AASHTO mourned the passing of their former colleague, Director of Engineering and Technical Services Dr. Anthony R. (Tony) Kane.
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Toddy Thomas Middle School’s “Small Steps, Big Difference” Wins Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition

Toddy Thomas Middle School from Fortuna, California won the 2018 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition with their piezoelectric project titled “Small Steps, Big...
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AASHTO Looks Forward to Working with White House to Speed Project Delivery and Long-term Transportation Investment Strategies

Feb. 12, 2018
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials have issued the following statement in response to the public release of the long-anticipated White House...
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State and Local Governments: Let’s Rebuild America

Feb. 8, 2018
The leading organizations that represent state and local governments released the following statement on the forthcoming infrastructure debate in Washington, D.C.
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AASHTO Reacts to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Jan. 31, 2018
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials reacted to President Donald J. Trump’s reference to infrastructure investment during the State of the Union...
Safety & Security

Statement Concerning Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications from ITS America, ITE and AASHTO

Nov. 1, 2017
Some news outlets reported that the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering significant changes to its effort to establish a nationwide standard for vehicle-to-vehicle...
Safety & Security

AASHTO Board Elects Tennessee’s Schroer, President, Utah’s Braceras, VP

Sept. 29, 2017
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Board of Directors today elected Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer, as the...

Articles & News

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Left to right: John Pocari, co-founder of EIP, Dorval Carter Jr., president of CTA, Leslie Richards, CEO and general manager of SEPTA and Phil Washington, co-founder of EIP and CEO of Denver International Airport join together at an event hosted by AASHTO to sign a reciprocity agreement that will benefit historically underutilized businesses.
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CTA, SEPTA sign small business reciprocity agreement

Jan. 12, 2023
The agreement signing was hosted by AASHTO and will allow historically underutilized businesses to acquire an SBE certification to work for both transit agencies.
WeGo Public Transit
Vince Malone, Renuka Christoph and Nick Oldham
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WeGo Public Transit makes three executive appointments

Nov. 30, 2022
The agency has named Vince Malone as chief of staff and administration, promoted Renuka Christoph to chief communications officer and promoted Nick Oldham to chief safety and ...
Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (Wave Transit)
Wave Transit's paratransit fleet ready for service. A recent letter from CTAA, APTA and AASHTO to USDOT brings attention to a growing concern surrounding supply chain and inflation challenges in the small bus market.
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Supply chain, inflation issues threaten small bus market

Oct. 4, 2022
A joint letter from CTAA, APTA and AASHTO requests assistance from USDOT to secure additional chassis for the small bus market.
AC Transit
AC Transit's David Wilkins
40 Under 40

People in the News – December 12/January 13

Dec. 10, 2012
Will Kempton, chief executive officer of the Orange County Transportation, has announced he is retiring from the agency and plans to continue his work in the field by leading ...

Videos & Resources

As Motorists Hit the Road for the 4th of July a New Video Series Focuses on Funding
Safety & Security

As Motorists Hit the Road for the 4th of July a New Video Series Focuses on Funding

June 30, 2017
As millions of motorists head to vacation destinations this 4th of July holiday, AASHTO Transportation TV is releasing a three-part special report series titled, “Another Way ...

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Transit Trends for 2018 and Beyond

Jan. 4, 2018
Public transportation has offered the same solutions of bus and rail for over half a century but the approach is quickly changing to meet the needs of the communities and compete...
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Call for Entries in National Faces of Transportation Photo and Video Contest

July 25, 2017
The national Faces of Transportation photography and video contest sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is accepting entries for...
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As Motorists Hit the Road for the 4th of July, a Video Series Focuses on Funding

June 30, 2017
This Fourth of July holiday millions of motorists will use America’s multimodal network of highways, bridges, bike trails and railways to make trips to vacation destinations across...
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2017 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card Makes Strong Case for Greater Investment

March 13, 2017
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) looks to the 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card as evidence that underinvesting...
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AASHTO Congratulates Elaine Chao, 18th U.S. Transportation Secretary

Jan. 31, 2017
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials applauded Elaine Chao for her confirmation, as the nation’s 18th U.S. Transportation Secretary.
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AASHTO Supports Nomination of Elaine Chao as U.S. Transportation Secretary

Nov. 30, 2016
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials have announced that it looks forward to working with Transportation Secretary Nominee Elaine Chao and the...
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MaineDOT Commissioner David Bernhardt.
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AASHTO Board Elects Maine's David Bernhardt President and Tennessee’s John Schroer VP

Nov. 16, 2016
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Board of Directors recently elected Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner David Bernhardt, P.E...
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State DOTs Move Toward Increased Roadway Design Flexibility

May 27, 2016
A committee of top engineers representing state departments of transportation this week adopted a resolution directing the development of more flexible highway and street design...
Technology

State DOTs Using Drones to Improve Safety, Collect Data and Cut Costs

March 28, 2016
A growing number of state departments of transportation are leveraging innovative drone technology to creatively improve safety, reduce traffic congestion and save money.