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AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico.
Washington, DC
Joined February 2010
The @AlaskaDOTPF is upgrading its statewide Road Weather Information System. AASHTO DTU:
aashtojournal.transportation.org
As part of a multi-year modernization effort, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities has upgraded its statewide Road Weather Information System or RWIS; including the deployment...
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Today in Transportation History, 1900: A Golden Spike Helps Mark the Official Launch of the White Pass and Yukon Narrow-Gauge Railroad.
transportationhistory.org
July 29, 1900 An inaugural ceremony was held for the White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&YR), a narrow-gauge railroad linking the port of Skagway in what was then the U.S. territory of Alaska with t…
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A free @WisconsinDOT online program teaches young drivers how to navigate #highway work zones. AASHTO DTU:
northernnewsnow.com
Department of Safety leaders held a press conference in Superior on Monday, sharing safety tips for driving in work zones.
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The @NebraskaDOT offers funding to meet the transportation needs of seniors & individuals with disabilities. AASHTO DTU:
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Today in Transportation History, 1835: An Infrastructure Milestone for a Trailblazing Railroad in New England.
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July 28, 1835 A major milestone for the Boston and Providence Railroad (BPRR) took place with the completion of the Canton Viaduct on that line. This viaduct in the town of Canton, which is approxi…
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A new #AASHTO publications catalog supports a special ‘summer sale’ promotion. AASHTO DTU:
aashtojournal.transportation.org
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently issued a new “Publications Catalog” as part of its “Buy Two, Save 20 Percent Summer Sale” promotion. [Above image by...
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State DOT leaders from @NorthDakotaDOT & @MarylandDOT testified at recent Senate reauthorization hearing. AASHTO DTU:
aashtojournal.transportation.org
A Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing on July 23 delved into ways to improve America’s transportation infrastructure – soliciting input on that topic from two state departments...
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The @SCDOTNews received a $200 million fiscal boost for its #Bridge Program. AASHTO DTU:
aashtojournal.transportation.org
The South Carolina Department of Transportation recently received approval to update its bridge program; an update that includes the direct infusion of an additional $200 million following the...
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RT @PennDOTNews: The Milwaukee Road bridge replacement in Lackawanna Co. won Best Use of Tech & Innovation in @AASHTOspeaks American Transp….
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RT @PennDOTNews: The Crawford Avenue Bridge rehab in Fayette Co. won Quality of Life/Community Development in @AASHTOspeaks American Transp….
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RT @TxDOTDallas: Some good news this week! 🥳.Our Irving Interchange project was honored w/a prestigious “America’s Transportation Award” f/….
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Today in Transportation History, 2013: The Start of Service for a Major Airport in Indonesia.
transportationhistory.org
July 25, 2013 Operations began for Kualanamu International Airport in Indonesia’s province of North Sumatra. This airport is located in Deli Serdang Regency, which is about 14 miles (23 kilometers)…
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The @ODOT_Statewide says a #roundabout project in SE Ohio has reduced #roadway crashes by 50%. AASHTO DTU:
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The @ColoradoDOT is building a #wildlife crossing expected to reduce vehicle-animal collisions by 90%. AASHTO DTU:
axios.com
The project is part of a massive effort to keep animals and drivers safer on one of the state's busiest highway stretches.
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A new @MnDOT study spotlights ways to enhance #pedestrian & #bicyclist safety at roundabouts. AASHTO DTU:
mntransportationresearch.org
Compared to traditional intersections, roundabouts have been proven to decrease serious crashes. However, because drivers yield rather than stop upon entering roundabouts and at crosswalks, public …
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The @MaineDOT1 is helping complete a 16-mile multi-use #trail for #pedestrians & #bicyclists. AASHTO DTU:
leaflet.transportation.org
The Maine Department of Transportation is filling the gap – literally – to help active transportation advocates complete a 16-mile multi-purpose trail for pedestrians and bicyclists in southern...
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Today in Transportation History, 2010: The Inauguration of a Major Maintenance Facility for Trains in New South Wales.
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July 24, 2010 In the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), a large-scale facility for the maintenance of trains made its debut in the Western Sydney suburb of Auburn. The Auburn Maintenance Ce…
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The @USDOT issued $488 million in BUILD grants to 30 #infrastructure projects nationwide. AASHTO DTU:
aashtojournal.transportation.org
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued $488 million from Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development or BUILD grant program to 30 infrastructure projects across the country –...
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