AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)

ICYMI: We released the highly anticipated 5th edition of the Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (or the AASHTO “Bike Guide”).  Check out this quick video to learn more about this edition: https://lnkd.in/eC7RRvin As with all AASHTO publications, the work and expertise needed to produce these important industry documents comes from our dedicated DOT committee members.   We wanted to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the members of the Technical Committee on Nonmotorized Transportation for their dedication in making the Bike Guide a reality. This edition of Bike Guide will transform how bicycle facilities across the United States are planned, designed and constructed. Thank you to our members!! Hannah Pritchard, PE, PTOE – Minnesota DOT – Chair  Charlotte Claybrooke – Washington State DOT – Vice-Chair  Brian Shunk – Pennsylvania DOT   Carol Hamlin – South Carolina DOT   Christopher FaKouri – Louisiana DOT   Craig Babowicz – Connecticut DOT   Darren Buck – Federal Highway Administration   Dongho Chang- Washington State DOT   Jared Paper- Evers – Maryland DOT   Jordan Woodard, PE – North Carolina DOT   Kevin Sablan – Idaho ITD   Lori Niese Duguid – Ohio DOT   Milly Ortiz – Iowa DOT   Rebecca Mowry – Caltrans   Rodger Gutierrez – Oregon DOT   Stephen Letsky – Illinois DOT   Trinity Smith – Arkansas DOT  Minnesota Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), South Carolina Department of Transportation, Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development, Connecticut Department of Transportation, Caltrans, Arkansas Department of Transportation, Illinois Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Transportation, Iowa Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Transportation, NCDOT, Maryland Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Today in Transportation History, 1920: The Passing of an Accomplished Designer of Yachts and Aircraft who was also an Olympic Sailing Gold Medalist. Linton Hope, who earned widespread fame for his contributions to yacht and aircraft design, died in the market town and civil parish of Midhurst in southeastern England. He was 57. Hope had been born April 18, 1863, in northwestern England’s market town and civil parish of Macclesfield as Linton Chorley Hopps. He later changed his last name to Hope. Read more: https://bit.ly/41GQDvL #Transportation #History

Happy Holidays from AASHTO Weather Management! AASHTO Winter Weather Management identifies effective winter maintenance techniques and technologies, ensuring they are researched and ready for implementation, while providing guidance within a systems-oriented framework. Learn more about AASHTO Winter Weather Management: https://bit.ly/3qVGPOr

Happy Holidays from AASHTO Safety Management! AASHTO Safety Management supports state DOTs, partner associations, and agencies as we lead the charge together in reducing highway fatalities by 50% in just two decades. Learn more about AASHTO Safety Management: https://bit.ly/3qr3n9C

Today in Transportation History, 1903: The Inauguration of the Record-Setting Williamsburg Bridge in New York City. New York City’s Williamsburg Bridge, which crosses over the East River, was formally opened. This structure was the first major suspension bridge in the United States to have steel towers rather than masonry towers. At the time of its debut, the 7,308-foot (2,227-meter)-long structure also enjoyed the distinction of being the world’s longest suspension bridge. It held that record until 1924, when the Bear Mountain Bridge — likewise in New York — was completed. Read more: https://bit.ly/41H3Nsq #Transportation #History

Happy Holidays from AASHTO Census Transportation Solutions! AASHTO Census Transportation Solutions produces specialized tabulations of American Community Survey data for transportation planning, analysis, and strategic direction. Learn more about AASHTO Census Transportation Solutions: https://bit.ly/3QHHugC

 AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)'s new guidance makes designing for all ages and abilities a core part of the process, setting a new standard for integrating safe, connected, and comfortable bikeways into project delivery from the start. This new guidance includes expansive #streetcrossing guidance to ensure safe crossings for all street users. View the 5th edition of the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities: https://lnkd.in/exEYz27C #Transportation #RoadUsers

We’re hiring! AASHTO is currently hiring a Materials Laboratory Auditor based out of the Frederick, MD office. This role will conduct on-site and remote assessments at construction materials testing (CMT) laboratories in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Canada. We are seeking a candidate with relevant experience, preferably in science and engineering. This candidate will also be able to work independently and be adaptable, have strong communication skills, and maintain a commitment to acting with integrity. Our ideal candidate should be adventurous and love to travel. Find more details about this position here: https://bit.ly/3VNDBJb If you or someone you know would be a great fit for this role, apply today! #Hiring #Transportation #ConstructionMaterials

Check out our latest State DOT 2-Minute Update with Jayna Morse, Director of Administration and Finance for the Vermont Agency of Transportation. In this update, Morse shares how GIS-based systems & after-action reports are transforming disaster response—boosting real-time reporting, data integrity, & communication. Watch the 2-Minute Update here: https://bit.ly/41JvTU2

Today in Transportation History, 1989: The Opening of a Commuter Rail Station in Florida is Celebrated with a Burst-Through Banner and Plenty of Balloons. A commuter rail station in southeastern Florida’s city of Boynton Beach was officially opened. This station is part of Tri-Rail, an 80-mile (128.7-kilometer)-long commuter rail system serving the Miami metropolitan area and managed by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. The line on which Tri-Rail’s trains operate is owned by the Florida Department of Transportation. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gqRghC #Transportation #History