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AASHTO Statement on Foxx's Confirmation as U.S. Transportation Secretary
2013-06-27 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
AASHTO congratulated U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx following his senate confirmation. "In his confirmation testimony Mr. Foxx pledged to continue his predecessor's campaign against distracted driving, look for creative ways to fund the nation's highway and transit programs, and encourage the use of innovative technologies. AASHTO shares these priorities and we look forward to working with the Secretary as he addresses the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead." This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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New AASHTO Report Finds Need for Greater Investment in Marine Transportation System
2013-06-20 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
AASHTO's Waterborne Freight Transportation Bottom Line Report indicates water borne freight system is underfunded and faces serious challenges. It identifies threats to future of Marine Transportation System and action alternatives, including creation of Office of Multimodal Freight at USDOT. Also suggested is implementation of best practices for planning and investment among Federal, state, regional, and local organizations to improve and modernize waterborne freight transportation. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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AASHTO Salutes Senate Passage of the Water Resources Development Act
2013-05-16 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Senate approved Water Resources Development Act of 2013, which provides for conservation and development of USA's water and related resources while establishing flood protection for communities. In comment, AASHTO's Bud Wright lauded Senate for its bipartisan support and said "This vital piece of legislation touches every American...because it covers everything from the ports, to safe drinking water, and the infrastructure used to move people, goods, and ultimately, America's economy." This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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MMFX2 Grade 100 High-Strength Rebar Benefits Infrastructure With Newly Published AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
2013-05-01 12:00:00| publicworks Home Page
MMFX Steel Corporation of America continues to advance infrastructure technology with the newly published 2013 Interim Revisions of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications
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AASHTO President Lewis Testifies On Status of MAP-21 Implementation
2013-04-25 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
AASHTO President Mike Lewis, Director of the RI DOT, testified before Highways and Transit Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, urging Congress to allow implementation of "transformative policy and program reforms" included in MAP-21 to take place before contemplating major changes. Reforms are designed to accelerate project delivery, improve efficiency through performance measurement and transparency, and systematically address freight transportation ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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