The Aeronautics division of the Wyoming Department of Transportation issued an aviation economic impact study in late 2020 that determined the state’s 34 public airports with paved runways generate $2 billion worth of yearly economic activity, some $88.7 million in state and local tax revenues annually, and support nearly 22,000 jobs. [Above photo by the […]
READ MOREMassDOT Issues Shared Winter Streets & Spaces Funding
editor@aashto.org February 19, 2021 0 COMMENTSThe Massachusetts Department of Transportation is providing more than $3.2 million to support 21 municipal transportation projects – including new bike-share facilities, sidewalks, and outdoor dining areas. [Above photo by the Massachusetts DOT.] That money comes from the third round of Baker-Polito Administration’s Shared Winter Streets and Spaces program. MassDOT noted in a statement that […]
READ MOREArizona DOT Adds Truck-Specific Navigation to 511 Website
editor@aashto.org February 19, 2021 0 COMMENTSThe Arizona Department of Transportation is adding a new feature to its Traveler Information 511 website to help commercial vehicle operators more easily plan routes through the state. [Above photo by the Arizona DOT.] This new feature at az511.gov – which the agency redesigned in 2019 – allows truck drivers to see commercial vehicle restrictions […]
READ MOREThe Motor Vehicle and Driver License divisions within the North Dakota Department of Transportation are installing nine new self-service kiosks statewide as part of an ongoing process to add 44 new self-service locations across the state. [Above photo by the North Dakota DOT.] The agency added that these nine new self-service terminals offer several new […]
READ MOREThe National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) – a partnership of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the Institute for Transportation Engineers, and ITS America, with support from the Federal Highway Administration – recently named the winners of its 2021 Transportation Systems Management and Operations or TSMO Awards competition. NOCoE said in […]
READ MORE‘On Time with Tymon’ Provides Preview of AASHTO’s Washington Briefing
editor@aashto.org February 19, 2021 0 COMMENTSIn this installment of the ‘On Time with Tymon’ video series, Jim Tymon – executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials – provides a preview of the 2021 Washington Briefing, being held virtually February 23 through February 25. AASHTO’s annual Washington Briefing conference will focus on establishing partnerships with President […]
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