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AASHTO: State DOTs Using Drones to Improve Safety, Collect Data Faster and Cut Costs

Wednesday, March 30th, 2016

A growing number of state departments of transportation are leveraging innovative drone technology to creatively improve safety, reduce traffic congestion and save money. This Transportation TV Special Report explores the many ways in which state DOTs are using drones. According to a March 2016 survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 33 state departments of transportation have or are exploring, researching, testing or using unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, to inspect bridges and assist with clearing vehicle crashes, among other innovative applications. AASHTO has also prepared an on-line fact sheet that highlights the many benefits of UAVs.

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2016 Transportation Awards: Now Open for Nominations

Monday, March 7th, 2016

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is once again accepting nominations for the 2016 America’s Transportation Awards. The annual awards program – sponsored by AASHTO, the AAA motor club and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – recognizes the best projects that state DOTs completed in the prior year, through a series of regional and national competitions.

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AASHTO TV: The Pros and Cons of the FAST Act

Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

Congress has approved Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) – the first long-term highway and transit program authorization in a decade –giving state DOTs the certainty to plan and implement significant investments in the nation’s aging infrastructure. In this Transportation TV Exclusive American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Executive Director Bud Wright and AASHTO Chief Operating Officer Jim Tymon react to the historic legislation. Wright and Tymon rely on their years of transportation policy expertise to examine the highlights and downsides of the FAST ACT.

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Arizona DOT: How to Get Tons of Snow and Ice Off the Roads

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014

Winter has yet to officially arrive— however storms have already delivered snow as far south as the Carolinas and throughout the northwest. Keeping roadways safe and passable during inclement weather is a top priority for every state department of transportation. This week on Transportation TV our State to State Video takes you behind the wheel of an Arizona Department of Transportation plow truck. See what it takes to move tons of snow and ice each year and learn how motorists can do their part to make roadways safer during winter.

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America’s Transportation Awards Top 10 Project Profile: Wyoming DOT

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

Wyoming Department of Transportation’s $146.2 million Togwottee Trail to Yellowstone project increased safety and mobility by upgrading a 50-year-old road on a major route leading to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. New under-crossings were built so wildlife and snowmobilers can pass under the highway safely. New shoulders, passing lanes, and upgraded bridges and parking facilities allow a safe trip through some of America’s most beautiful scenery. Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Togwottee Trail to Yellowstone project was recognized as a Regional Winner in the 2014 America’s Transportation Awards competition and it is also a Top 10 finalist, competing for the National Grand Prize and the People’s Choice Award. Watch this presentation and hundreds more videos 24/7 at www.transportationtv.org

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Transportation Secretary Foxx on the $300-Billion Transportation Proposal

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

In this, his first speech since appearing with President Obama Feb. 26, to announce the Administration’s four-year, $302 billion transportation proposal, USDOT Secretary Anthony Foxx today, addressed several hundred attendees at the 2014 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington Briefing on Capitol Hill. The Secretary covered a number of critical issues including […]

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AASHTO Video: The Pavement Management Guide, 2nd Edition

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

The Pavement Management Guide, 2nd Edition, was developed to address the issues and challenges associated with managing pavements effectively, including assessing funding needs for pavement preservation and rehabilitation, and setting attainable pavement-related performance goals. It is designed to be used by pavement management professionals, and those seeking general knowledge of pavement management concepts. (2012. 200 […]

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AASHTO Video: MDOT Finishes Vital Project Linking US and Canada

Monday, October 8th, 2012

In this Transportation TV News Update we take you to Detroit, where AASHTO President and Michigan DOT Director Kirk Steudle lead a ceremony to mark the completion of the critically important — Gateway Project—designed to relieve major traffic congestion at the nation’s most heavily traveled border crossing. Also this week, passenger rail news was made […]

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Washington, DC: $8.3 Billion Vision for Union Station

Monday, August 13th, 2012

In this Transportation TV News Update see for yourself what an $8.3 billion renovation of the massive Union Station complex in Washington D.C. would look like. Real Estate developer Akridge held a joint news conference with Amtrak and other organizations recently to unveil a spectacular new vision for the historic property. See the artist renderings […]

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Arizona DOT: Building a Freeway – Dirt Fill Soffit and Waste Slab

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

The Arizona Department of Transportation continues its Building a Freeway series with more ways to build a bridge. This video and blog (http://adotblog.blogspot.com/) explains dirt fill soffits. Thanks so much. – aashtovideo on YouTube

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