AASHTO offered congratulations to Deputy Administrator Greg Nadeau on his nomination as Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator. Calling Nadeau "a solid choice" by President Obama, AASHTO executive director Bud Wright said that Greg "served as the acting FHWA administrator with distinction" and cited his "energy and vision" regarding Every Day Counts program. Given significant issues facing transportation industry, Wright said that FHWA "needs a strong leader."