Program Specialist for Policy American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) This position is located in Washington, DC. Description The Program Specialist for Policy provides support for a broad range of policy development, implementation, and administration activities. In supporting state departments of transportation, the Program Specialist collaborates with key AASHTO partners such as [...]
Category: Legislative & Policymaking
U.S. DOT’s 2015 Champions of Change
Major trends are shaping the future of our transportation systems. Our population is growing and aging. Our legacy transit systems need more attention every day. Our roads and runways face increasing congestion. America's way of life and continued economic growth depend on meeting these challenges, so this October, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the [...]
YPT Atlanta discusses Regional Transit Governance
Aaron Fowler, Senior Transit Planner at the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), presented to a mixture of nearly 30 YPT members and friends on May 4th, 2015. The history of regional transit governance in the Atlanta region goes all the way back to when there were nearly 20 operating streetcar companies in the late 1800’s. In [...]
May 7 @ 9AM ET-Bridging the Infrastructure Gap Session
Bridging the Infrastructure Funding Gap Thursday, May 7, 2015 9:30 a.m. ET Join the conversation on Twitter: #BPClive America faces a growing infrastructure funding gap. The reality is that government alone can’t fully fund all of the roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure that our economy needs – let alone upgrade our airports, shipping hubs [...]
Infrastructure Week is May 11-15!
Join the Conversation #RebuildRenew Infrastructure Week is May 11-15. The plans are underway to deliver a powerful focused message to Congress and the American people. New events and Affiliates are being added to the calendar every day, and local groups, mayors, and stakeholders around America are signing on to make their voice heard. View the [...]