Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) (seen above) and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams recently announced a “first-of-its-kind” partnership between Michigan and the agency to pilot test new mobility technologies in the five national parks located in the state to help increase accessibility and equity in recreational and park settings. [Above photo via the Michigan Governor’s […]
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Governor Eric Holcomb (R) and the Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that 224 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $107.8 million in state matching funds for local road projects through the Community Crossings initiative, a component of the governor’s Next Level Roads program. [Above photo by INDOT] “Continuing to modernize and enhance our […]
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The Washington State Ferries or WSF division of the Washington State Department of Transportation is looking to increase interest and enrollment at Seattle Maritime Academy as part of a broader labor recruitment effort. [Above photo by WSDOT] The Seattle Maritime Academy is part of Seattle Central Community College and the facility is located on the […]
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A mitigation program operated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation aims to reduce the risk of wildlife hazards by providing a variety of training and support options for both airports and aircraft. [Above photo by NCDOT] The agency said North Carolina airports average at least one bird or other wildlife strikes upon aircraft […]
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A new report recently released by the Traffic Operations and Safety or “TOPS” Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation found the use of liquid brine in winter highway maintenance cleared roadways faster and at a lower cost, while providing for better vehicle traction and reducing salt buildup […]
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation recently recognized 14 students from across the state for their winning entries in an annual statewide anti-littering art contest. View the winning posters by clicking here. [Above image via the Oklahoma DOT] The winning entries in this year’s event – which is open to kindergarten through 12th-grade students – will […]
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The annual Committee on Safety meeting of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials kicks off next week in Boston April 26-28. To register for this meeting, click here. [Above image via AASHTO] Traffic safety professionals are encouraged to attend the annual meeting of AASHTO’s Committee on Safety for a deeper dive into several […]
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials plans to hold its National Transportation Product Evaluation Program or NTPEP annual meeting June 26-30. [Above image via AASHTO] NTPEP combines the professional and physical resources of AASHTO member departments to evaluate materials, products, and devices of common interest for use in highway and bridge construction. […]
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