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NASTO honors 7 DOTs for excellence in transportation construction projects

The Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO) recognized seven state departments of transportation (DOTs) as the first regional winners for the America’s Transportation Awards. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the AAA motor club and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sponsor the program, which honors the best transportation projects in the categories […]

June 10, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO adopts Mississippi DOT software for billboard controls as national standard

The American Association of Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is adopting the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) control system for outdoor advertising on billboards, which will allow the software to be used across the country and become the national standard for billboard controls. “MDOT’s goal was to develop an interactive system to electronically permit, manage and […]

June 7, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO approves North Carolina interstate designations

The American Association of State and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has approved the names of two new interstate routes in the eastern part of the state. AASHTO gave the nod to I-42 for the US 70 Corridor between I-40 and Morehead City, and I-87 for US 64/17 between Raleigh and the Virginia state line. “These connections […]

June 2, 2016

Roadbuilding

Committee calls for multi-modal flexibility in AASHTO roadway design guidelines

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) Standing Committee on Highways has adopted a resolution calling for the group’s next roadway design guidelines offer flexibility to better blend “all modes of travel”. State departments of transportation engineers make up the committee and recommended the changes to AASHTO’s “A Policy on Geometric Design […]

May 30, 2016

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Tri-State Asphalt first lab accredited by AASHTO for pavement preservation standards

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) has accredited Tri-State Asphalt for micro-surfacing and slurry pavement preservation mix design testing. The Morris, Illinois-based firm is the first in the U.S. to receive such accreditation for pavement preservation standards. “Tri-State built its foundation from two main principles: high quality products and superior customer […]

May 9, 2016

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AASHTO highlights sustainability and environmental stewardship among state DOTs

In recognition of Earth Day last week, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) released a video detailing the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s efforts to make its system more sustainable. “Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how states are taking a wide-ranging approach to responsible environmental stewardship,” says Bud Wright, […]

April 25, 2016

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AASHTO Transportation Management Fellows begin 12-month program

Three state departments of transportation officials have begun their 12-month-long fellowships with American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). This year marks the first time the AASHTO Transportation Management Fellowship has been opened up to divisions beyond its engineering division, and will include a planning fellow and policy fellow in addition to engineering. “This […]

April 5, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO survey finds increase in state DOT drone use for inspections, data collection

State departments of transportation are increasing their use of drones for inspections and data collection, providing a direct bottom line result of cost savings, according to a recent report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO found that 17 state transportation agencies have studied the use of drones, while 16 […]

March 29, 2016

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Idaho Transportation Department’s Sablan earns state’s first AASHTO fellowship

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) State Design/Traffic Services Engineer Kevin Sablan has been given a 2016 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Fellowship, the first for the state in the program’s 15-year history. Beginning March 28, Sablan will spend a year in Washington, D.C., working on enginnering and transportation policy issues. He has […]

March 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

AASHTO fills positions on committee and National Operations Center of Excellence board

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has appointed three individuals to a program position, committee position and board position. AASHTO President Paul Trombino named Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) Steve Lund to a two-year term as chairman of the association’s Snow and Ice Cooperative Program. Lund is director of MnDOT’s Office […]

January 13, 2016

Roadbuilding

New Mexico State University, DOT work together on bridge inspections, research

The New Mexico State University Bridge Inspection Program has been working with the state department of transportation since the 1950s on bridge inspections across the state, an effort that helps prepare the next generation of engineers for the endeavor. Professional engineers supervise co-op undergraduate students from the school’s College of Engineering while performing on-site inspections. […]

December 30, 2015

Roadbuilding

AASHTO’s Gee inducted into National Academy of Construction

King Gee, director of engineering and technical services for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction. “King has been a long-time leader in the transportation industry and we are proud that the National Academy of Construction recognized his many contributions to the field,” […]

December 11, 2015