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AASHTO President Lewis Outlines His Top Priorities in New Video
2013-04-17 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
In new video on Transportation TV, Michael Lewis, President of AASHTO and Director of the Rhode Island DOT discusses what should be done to preserve and modernize America's aging transportation system. Since his election, President Lewis has made deployment of new technologies, implementation of reforms included in Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, and leading AASHTO's effort to pass next surface transportation reauthorization bill his top 3 administrative priorities. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
State Transportation Funding Proposals Detailed in New AASHTO Web Resource
2013-04-15 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Compiled by AASHTO Center for Excellence in Project Finance, Examination of Recent State Transportation Funding Proposals consists of one list that details state transportation funding proposals that have been or are being considered. This collation of data is posted on Center's website and includes various funding mechanisms. Where available, data also includes information on state transportation funding needs and gives estimates of how much revenue may be generated. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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AASHTO Executive Director Commends USDOT Sec. LaHood for His Tenure
2013-01-29 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
AASHTO Executive Director John Horsley commended U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for his leadership during the past 4 years. According to Horsley, fatalities have dropped by about 5,000 deaths per year on LaHood's watch, and distracted driving is a national priority today because of his personal zeal. He also helped states create thousands of jobs through investments in highways, transit, and high speed rail. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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AASHTO Applauds President Obama's Consistent Message on Transportation
2013-01-29 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
In response to President Barack Obama's reference to infrastructure investment in his State of the Union address, AASHTO executive director Bud Wright said "AASHTO salutes President Obama for again calling for greater investment in America's infrastructure." Wright also emphasized anticipation for working with Obama's Administration and Congress on legislation that "will shore up the Highway Trust Fund with a long-term, sustainable source of funding." This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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Retiring AASHTO Executive Director Calls for Investment and Tax Reform to Ensure Highway Trust ...
2013-01-16 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
According to John Horsley, executive director of AASHTO, Congress needs to take action this year to sustain federal-aid surface transportation program. Horsley, who retires Feb 1 after 14 years leading the national association, made his remarks during keynote address at Transportation Research Board's annual Chairman's Luncheon. Horsley called on Congress to enact additional economic stimulus through transportation investment and to reform taxes that support nation's highway and transit ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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