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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 52 state transportation departments: Working toward an integrated, efficient and innovative national transportation system.

AASHTO works to educate the public and key decision makers about the critical role that transportation plays in securing a good quality of life and sound economy for our nation. AASHTO serves as a liaison between state departments of transportation and the Federal government. AASHTO is an international leader in setting technical standards for all phases of highway system development. Standards are issued for design, construction of highways and bridges, materials, and many other technical areas.

Today in Transportation History, 1910: A World-Famous British “Bird Man” Lands His Plane Near the White House. British a...
10/14/2026

Today in Transportation History, 1910: A World-Famous British “Bird Man” Lands His Plane Near the White House.

British aviation pioneer Claude Grahame-White (1879-1959) captured the attention of numerous Americans when he piloted a plane in the skies above Washington, D.C. This flight took place during a year that had already marked a few other major milestones for him and his airborne ambitions.

Read more: https://transportationhistory.org/2026/10/14/1910-a-world-famous-british-bird-man-lands-his-plane-near-the-white-house/

10/14/2026

The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Improving Safety, CREATEing Opportunity: The Forest Hill Flyover is a top 12 finalist in the America’s Transportation Awards competition.

The Top 12 projects, representing the three highest scoring winners from each regional competition, are now vying for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award.

Winners will be announced at the AASHTO Annual Meeting in Louisville this November and will receive $10,000 for a transportation-related charity or scholarship program of their choice. While the Grand Prize is selected by an independent panel of judges, the People’s Choice Award is in your hands.

Learn more about this project: https://americastransportationawards.org/2026/08/10/illinois-department-of-transportations-improving-safety-createing-opportunity-the-forest-hill-flyover/

Vote now through November 15: https://americastransportationawards.org/

Ever wonder how we got U.S. 1, U.S. 30, Route 66, and the routes we know today? Before numbers, America's highways had n...
10/14/2026

Ever wonder how we got U.S. 1, U.S. 30, Route 66, and the routes we know today?

Before numbers, America's highways had names. But as Americans took to the road, transportation leaders needed a better way to help them navigate.

Swipe to see where the story of the U.S. Numbered Highway System began.

It's News Day Tuesday! Find this story and other transportation updates on the AASHTO Daily Transportation Update.AASHTO...
10/13/2026

It's News Day Tuesday! Find this story and other transportation updates on the AASHTO Daily Transportation Update.

AASHTO DTU: https://bit.ly/3zM46CR

We’re hiring!Join AASHTO as a Digital Content Manager in our Washington, D.C. office. In this role, you’ll manage and en...
10/13/2026

We’re hiring!

Join AASHTO as a Digital Content Manager in our Washington, D.C. office.

In this role, you’ll manage and enhance AASHTO’s web presence, oversee web content and user experience, analyze site performance, support SEO efforts, and collaborate across the Association on digital projects and content strategy.

• Minimum of seven years of web content experience on a communications or marketing team
• Experience with digital marketing, web and social media platforms, including WordPress, Microsoft 365 SharePoint, Google Analytics, and image/graphic editing tools
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, web design, or a related field, or a similar level of experience

Learn more and apply here: https://transportation.org/about/careers-at-aashto/?jobId=64519108-572B-8435-4F4F-A5B84148AFC4

Today in Transportation History, 2018: The Opening of a Bridge in the Southeast Asian Country of Timor-Leste. An inaugu...
10/12/2026

Today in Transportation History, 2018: The Opening of a Bridge in the Southeast Asian Country of Timor-Leste.

An inaugural ceremony was held for a two-lane road vehicular bridge in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste about a month after this structure had been opened to traffic. Timor-Leste (also known as East Timor) is a Southeast Asian country that encompasses the eastern half of the island of Timor; the exclave, municipality, and special administrative region of Oecusse, which is mostly surrounded by Indonesia within western portion of Timor; and the islands of Atauro and Jaco at the confluence of the Banda Sea and Timor Sea. The capital and largest city of Timor-Leste is Dili, which is on the northeastern coast of Timor.

Read more: https://transportationhistory.org/2026/10/12/2018-the-opening-of-a-bridge-in-the-southeast-asian-country-of-timor-leste/

We’ve updated one of our most popular courses: Bloodborne Pathogens. Learn the fundamentals of bloodborne pathogen safet...
10/12/2026

We’ve updated one of our most popular courses: Bloodborne Pathogens.

Learn the fundamentals of bloodborne pathogen safety, including how to prevent exposure, reduce the risk of contamination and disease, and respond appropriately in the event of an exposure incident.
Earn one PDH upon completion.

Register here: https://store.transportation.org/Item/TrainingDetail/2597

Connecting transportation safety and operations was the focus this week in Salt Lake City at the AASHTO Operations Pract...
10/09/2026

Connecting transportation safety and operations was the focus this week in Salt Lake City at the AASHTO Operations Practitioners Workshop.

Hosted by Utah DOT and sponsored by the AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Operations (CTSO), the workshop brought together professionals from Utah DOT, Texas Department of Transportation, Nevada Department of Transportation, and Arizona Department of Transportation to exchange ideas and develop strategies for better integrating transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) and safety within their agencies.

Through technical presentations, tabletop exercises, and interactive discussions, participants explored opportunities to turn those ideas into action. A fan favorite was the Shark Tank Challenge, where teams had just three minutes to pitch a TSMO-driven safety project to a panel of “sharks” and make their case for funding.

Thank you to our incredibly engaged participants! We can’t wait to see how you put these strategies into practice at your DOTs.

Wildlife-vehicle collisions are a growing challenge in Missouri, with 8-10% resulting in injury or fatality.On the lates...
10/09/2026

Wildlife-vehicle collisions are a growing challenge in Missouri, with 8-10% resulting in injury or fatality.

On the latest episode of The Stream by AASHTO, Caleb Knerr and Tayler MacDonald, Senior Environmental Specialist at Missouri Department of Transportation, explore how innovative technologies are helping the agency reduce collisions and make roads safer for both motorists and wildlife.

Listen to this episode here: https://aashtos-etap-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-modot-slashed-wildlife-vehicle-collisions

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