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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

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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.

Press Releases

Bentley, Infotech and AASHTO will streamline digital delivery market offerings that demonstrate value and best practices.
Oct. 4, 2023
The two groups will work together to create an industry that is more diverse, inclusive and equitable.
Dec. 28, 2022
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...
May 29, 2018
Staff and members of AASHTO mourned the passing of their former colleague, Director of Engineering and Technical Services Dr. Anthony R. (Tony) Kane.
May 23, 2018
Toddy Thomas Middle School from Fortuna, California won the 2018 Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition with their piezoelectric project titled “Small Steps, Big...
May 8, 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...
Feb. 12, 2018
The leading organizations that represent state and local governments released the following statement on the forthcoming infrastructure debate in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 8, 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...
Jan. 31, 2018
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...
Nov. 1, 2017
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Board of Directors today elected Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer, as the...
Sept. 29, 2017

Videos

As Motorists Hit the Road for the 4th of July a New Video Series Focuses on Funding
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 ...
June 30, 2017

Blogs

Paul Comfort
Paul Comfort, VP of Business Development, Trapeze NA
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...
Jan. 4, 2018

Articles

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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.
The agreement signing was hosted by AASHTO and will allow historically underutilized businesses to acquire an SBE certification to work for both transit agencies.
Jan. 12, 2023
WeGo Public Transit
Vince Malone, Renuka Christoph and Nick Oldham
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 ...
Nov. 30, 2022
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.
A joint letter from CTAA, APTA and AASHTO requests assistance from USDOT to secure additional chassis for the small bus market.
Oct. 4, 2022
AC Transit
AC Transit's David Wilkins
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 ...
Dec. 10, 2012

Additional content from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

The national Faces of Transportation photography and video contest sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is accepting entries for...
July 25, 2017
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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...
June 30, 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...
March 13, 2017
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials applauded Elaine Chao for her confirmation, as the nation’s 18th U.S. Transportation Secretary.
Jan. 31, 2017
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...
Nov. 30, 2016
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MaineDOT Commissioner David Bernhardt.
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Board of Directors recently elected Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner David Bernhardt, P.E...
Nov. 16, 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...
May 27, 2016
A growing number of state departments of transportation are leveraging innovative drone technology to creatively improve safety, reduce traffic congestion and save money.
March 28, 2016
More than 300 transportation executives from across the country this week will attend the 2016 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Washington Briefing...
Feb. 23, 2016
Passage Dec. 3,, of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act marks the first time in a decade that Congress has approved a long-term surface transportation authorization...
Dec. 4, 2015
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials congratulated members of the U.S. House of Representatives for passage today of the bipartisan, multi-year...
Nov. 6, 2015
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Board of Directors on Sept. 29, elected Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) Director Paul...
Sept. 29, 2015