Maine Better Transportation Association

08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday in Hampden for Transportation on Tap at Marsh Island Kitchen! It was a great evening of connecting with colleagues and catching up with friends from across Maine’s transportation community.
A special thank you to our generous series sponsors indus and Sargent for helping make the event possible, and to Marsh Island Brewing for being such a wonderful host. If you’re ever in the area, be sure to stop by!
Cheers to a great evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the next one!

08/21/2026

Welcome to our newest member, Off Road Construction Inc.! Based in Minot, Maine, Off Road Construction specializes in residential and commercial excavation, site work, roads, drainage, septic systems, driveway construction, lot clearing, and more. We’re glad to have you as part of the MBTA family!

08/13/2026

In case you missed it, here are a few highlights from this morning’s transportation news email!
-New section of Eastern Trail opens 15 months early
-Portland Police Department to launch new enhanced traffic safety efforts
-U.S. DOT announces $870M investment into airport infrastructure improvements

07/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 30th Annual Infrastructure Golf Tournament at Waterville Country Club. Events like this are a great reminder of the connections that make the MBTA community so special. Congratulations to all of this year's award winners, and a huge thank-you to our generous sponsors. Your support helps make this event possible, and we couldn't do it without you.

We can't wait to see you all on the course again next year!

07/27/2026

Transportation funding is critical to the Maine economy. Industry, the MaineDOT, current and future administrations, and the legislature must continue to work together to find a long-term funding solution. This is a major win for the State of Maine, but there is still work to be done. MBTA has provided a unified voice for people and organizations across Maine’s transportation industry, and we will continue our mission of promoting safe, efficient, and practical policies that improve the movement of people and goods throughout our state.

Maine will transfer nearly $136 million from a $148 million fiscal year surplus to the highway fund.

07/13/2026

Maine cannot continue to fall behind when it comes to funding our transportation systems. Time and time again we find ourselves in the same position, where shortfalls are dealt with, and the can is kicked down the road. Sustainable, long-term funding has to be a priority in Augusta.

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/07/09/opinion/opinion-contributor/dot-shortfall-shows-why-maine-must-change-transportation-funding-joam40zk0w/

07/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sewall Engineering / SME as MBTA's newest member!

Based in Bangor, Sewall Engineering has been serving Maine for more than 145 years, providing expertise in civil and transportation engineering, surveying, permitting, construction administration, and more. Now part of Sevee & Maher Engineers (SME), the team combines a rich local legacy with the resources and experience of more than 125 engineering and scientific professionals.

06/25/2026

The transportation community and industry family has been sounding the alarm for safety on our roadways for decades. These aren’t just headlines; these are real people and families that are impacted. Worker safety while performing their duties must be a priority.

The 57-year-old DOT worker was removing tire debris from the road when he was hit by a 39-year-old driver in a Cadillac SUV.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our member, Sargent, on two major achievements in its 100th year in business! The employee-owned contractor was ranked #375 on Engineering News-Record’s 2026 Top 400 Contractors list and also received the 2026 ASCE Maine Kitty Breskin Award for the Exit 35 interchange project in S**o. The award-winning project, completed in partnership with the Maine Turnpike Authority, HNTB, and Stantec, showcased innovative engineering solutions for a complex new interchange on I-95. Well-deserved recognition for a team that continues to make an impact across Maine and beyond!

05/28/2026

Proud to see our members helping lead important conversations. Thank you for supporting the Hike for Hope!