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Critical questions for transportation agencies posed in joint meeting AASHTO Council on Hwys/Sts and Active Transportation.

Critical Qs for every other public entity, really.
#AASHTO #AASHTOAM

Photo of JFK special message to Congress on transportation. Full text in previous 2 posts. #AASHTO #AASHTOAM

~1/3 of CA traffic deaths are people using active transpo. Sec. Policy on Road Safety dot.ca.gov/programs/saf... and other safety program info.
#transportation #RoadSafety #VisionZero #AASHTO #AASHTOAM

Omashakin came in, directed that they have active transpo set-aside in CA 4-year maintenance plan. Ended up w/$100M, separate from the active transpo program.
#AASHTO #AASHTOAM #transportation

CA active transportation program funding $500M/year. Legislature created this program in state law (SB99 under Gov. Jerry Brown); launched 2014. $1.7B in funding since it began.
#AASHTO #AASHTOAM #CompleteStreets

AASHTO annual meeting Council on Active Transportation. Toks Omashakin, former chair of the CAT and now head of CalSTA, sharing his thoughts. "We're in the mobility business--not the infrastructure business. When we change that prism, priority becomes people first."
#transportation #AASHTO

State DOTs Make Preparations for Winter Operations State DOTs are preparing for winter operations by inspecting equipment, hiring seasonal workers, and engaging in outreach efforts. Ohio DOT, for example, has 3,000 drivers and aims to clear primary routes within 2 hours of snowfall. Idaho DOT holds a 'Name a Snowplow' contest to promote winter driving safety....

State DOTs Make Preparations for Winter Operations #AASHTO #SitePrep #SnowEquipment #USDepartmentofTransportation

State DOTs Investing in Additional Truck Parking State DOTs are investing in more truck parking spaces to address nationwide truck parking shortage, improve driver safety, and support the freight industry. Efforts in Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Colorado demonstrate commitment to efficient, environmentally-friendly, and accessible parking solutions....

State DOTs Investing in Additional Truck Parking #AASHTO #trucking #Trucks #Construction

🚦 On this day in 1975 🚦 The FHWA, led by W.J. Wilkes, reaffirmed AASHTO’s stance that highway design speeds and standards should not be lowered—even with the 55 m.p.h. national speed limit in place—ensuring long-term safety and durability. 🛣️✨ #OnThisDay #FHWA #AASHTO

Mid-American DOTs Take Top Honors in National Transportation Contest Eleven Mid-American DOT projects won regional honors in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards for improving safety, mobility and quality of life in their communities. The top projects from Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin will advance to compete for national recognition and funding....

Mid-American DOTs Take Top Honors in National Transportation Contest #AASHTO #Awards #Illinois #Kansas #Michigan

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The "Historical Perspective on the #AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and the Impact of the Vehicular Cycling Movement" by @schlthss.bsky.social @rebeccasanders.bsky.social & Jennifer Toole is an all time best paper @trb.org journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... #Fridayfacts

Western DOTs Shine at America's Transportation Awards State DOT projects in Western region shine at America's Transportation Awards for their technology and community impact. Winners include Nebraska, Utah, Texas, North Dakota, California, Idaho and Oklahoma. Projects improve safety, mobility and quality of life. Next, top winners will compete nationally....

Western DOTs Shine at America's Transportation Awards #AASHTO #Awards #California

Do better, #AASHTO.

Iowa Transportation Commission OKs Iowa DOT's $4.3B Transportation Plan The Iowa Transportation Commission approved Iowa DOT's $4.3B five-year transportation plan, with a focus on improving highways and bridges. Other states, like North Dakota, are also seeking public input for long-range transportation plans to enhance safety and connectivity....

Iowa Transportation Commission OKs Iowa DOT's $4.3B Transportation Plan #AASHTO #Infrastructure #Iowa #IowaDepartmentofTransportation

Illinois DOT Wraps $65M I-255 Project in St. Claire County Six Weeks Early Illinois DOT finishes $65M I-255 project in St. Claire County 6 weeks early, rehabilitating 3.5 mi. of highway with bridge repairs, new lighting, and guardrails. Closing highway for construction saved $10M and prioritized speed, reducing overall project costs. Remaining phases to come on I-255 improvements are still to be determined....

Illinois DOT Wraps $65M I-255 Project in St. Claire County Six Weeks Early #AASHTO #Bridges #HighwayConstruction #Illinois

This video is sponsored by #AASHTO, because real Americans drive and walking is for communists. 🚷 🙄

Acrow Provides Permanent Replacement for Rural N.M. Bridge That Collapsed Acrow replaced a collapsed bridge in rural N.M. with a modular steel bridge, ensuring access and safety for residents and emergency services. The 80 ft. long bridge features two lanes and was assembled and installed within a week, offering durability for future events....

Acrow Provides Permanent Replacement for Rural N.M. Bridge That Collapsed #AASHTO #Bridges #construction #NewMexico #Construction

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New Research Highlights Strategies to Expand Truck Parking at Public Rest Areas The American Transportation Research Institute's latest study reveals effective strategies to enhance truck parking at public rest areas, emphasizing national needs.

New Research Highlights Strategies to Expand Truck Parking at Public Rest Areas #USA #Washington,_D.C. #Truck_Parking_Expansion #ATRI #AASHTO

South Coast Rail Line Opens in Mass.; Feds Warn Three State Bridges at Risk of Collapse Massachusetts opens South Coast Rail line connecting Fall River/New Bedford to Boston. Meanwhile, federal officials warn of potential collapse risks for three state bridges, including the iconic Tobin Bridge and the Bourne and Sagamore bridges on Cape Cod....

South Coast Rail Line Opens in Mass.; Feds Warn Three State Bridges at Risk of Collapse #AASHTO #Boston #Bridges #Massachusetts

#SeanDuffy #USDOTdirector calls for more “travel infrastructure” to improve airline safety? #AASHTO He should talk to #PresidentMusk who is Canceling contracts (but his own) and slashing the number of Fed staff! Perfect example of 47 admin chaos-right hand not knowing what left hand is doing!

AASHTO Journal - USDOT’s Duffy Speaks at 2025 AASHTO Washington Briefing State flexibility, permitting reform, and infrastructure innovation were key themes expressed by Sean Duffy (above), the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in his keynote address ...

New Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials: "Build more, faster, better, and prettier, with less money." #dot #aashto #seanduffy #bil
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IMG 7537 YouTube video by Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

🚆 Our chairman, Dave Strohmaier, is in Washington, DC, fighting for passenger rail! While there, he attended AASHTO’s Committee on Rail Transportation (CORT), ensuring rail remains a national priority.
#PassengerRail #RailExpansion #BigSkyRail #AASHTO
📽️ Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/-Ibbz...

#AASHTO should work professionally with new Dir of DOT, but they don’t have to bend a knee to him like #AMAZON #GOOGLE. #META have done sucking up to 47 !!!’

Winners Named for America's Transportation Awards PennDOT's I-95/Cottman Avenue Emergency Response project and WVDOT's Wellsburg Bridge project won top honors at the 2024 America's Transportation Awards. PennDOT swiftly reopened a key highway corridor after a fire, while WVDOT's bridge reconnected…

PennDOT's I-95/Cottman Avenue Emergency Response project and WVDOT's Wellsburg Bridge project won top honors at the 2024 America's Transportation Awards. PennDOT swiftly reopened a key highway corridor after a fire, while WVDOT's bridge reconnected… #AASHTO #Awards #Infrastructure #Pennsylvania

I don't know that my work or words have directly made a difference, but I've been lucky to have some big platforms the last couple years to really push on transportation agency safety culture, so it was heartening to see that be a topic among the biggest speakers the #AASHTO meeting. #VisionZero

Arizona, Utah Infrastructure Upgrades Earn Recognition Several projects were recently honored by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) at the 2024 America's Transportation Awards for quality in construction in numerous categories. Among the award winners, two projects…

Several projects were recently honored by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) at the 2024 America's Transportation Awards for quality in construction in numerous categories. Among the award winners, two… #AASHTO #Arizona #ArizonaDOT #Awards #FourCorners

Western DOTs Win Regional Awards for Stellar Projects Ten projects from state departments of transportation in California, Arizona, Utah, Washington State, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oregon, North Dakota and Texas took home top prizes in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards competition. These projects,…

Ten projects from state departments of transportation in California, Arizona, Utah, Washington State, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oregon, North Dakota and Texas took home top prizes in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards competition. These… #AASHTO #Awards #transportation #West #Construction

Safe roadways one step closer to being legalized in the US. Hello, #AASHTO? dc.streetsblog.org/2013/09/09/fhwa-to-trans...