Which Projects Will Be Selected? Ahead of Schedule Under Budget Best Use of Innovation

1. Which Projects Will Be Selected? Ahead of Schedule Under Budget Best Use of Innovation America’s Transportation Awards Northeastern Association of State Transportation Officials June 12, 2012

2. CategoryAhead of Schedule Demonstrates Process management Quality assurance Effective schedule management Community involvement and interaction Improved traffic movement to users

3. New York Route 9 Over Multi-Use Pathway at Marist College Project Small Project – Ahead of Schedule Nominees: MassachusettsWellesley Heavy Lift Rapid Bridge Replacement Project

4. MassachusettsWellesley Heavy Lift Rapid Bridge ReplacementWellesley, MA “The time saved to users of the roadway was dramatic. The heavy lift process used is commendable and well worth publicizing.” “Creative approach enabling maximum off-site fabrication seems both high speed for good schedule results and also quite innovative.” -ATA judges Winner – Ahead of Schedule, Small Project Category

5. New JerseyI-78 and Garden State Parkway Interchange 142Essex and Union counties, NJ “Good to see a project that fixes past planning errors. The financial plan was a highlight.” “Shows the importance of inter-agency coordination.” -ATA judges Winner – Ahead of Schedule, Medium Project Category

6. VermontTropical Storm Irene RecoveryStatewide “A very good story and terrific demonstration of large-scale mobilization to fix big problems in a short time.” “Great response to an unforeseen.” “Told a great story!” “They certainly rose to the occasion.” -ATA judges Winner – Ahead of Schedule, Large Project Category

7. Category Under Budget Demonstrates Transportation efficiency Agency economic and fiscal health Greatest cost savings to users

8. MarylandUS 13 Drainage ImprovementProjectSalisbury, MD “This appears to be one of those projects with significant benefits that I suspect few members of the public will notice or remember… I therefore applaud Maryland for drawing some attention to it at this point.” -ATA judges Winner – Under Budget, Small Project Category

9. CategoryBest Use of Innovation Demonstrates Use of technology New policies or procedures Enhanced movement of people, goods and services Increased transportation efficiency and choices Improved safety, accessibility and traffic management Enhanced community life

10. PennsylvaniaPennDOT ePermitting Project Small Project – Best Use of Innovation Nominees: PennsylvaniaRoute 119 Concrete Overlay Project

11. PennsylvaniaePermitting ProjectStatewide “This seems like an effective step toward departmental modernization. More such efforts are needed.” “A great improvement for those affected.” - ATA judge Winner – Innovative Management, Small Project Category

12. DelawareI-95 Newark Toll Plaza Highway Speed E-ZPass Lanes Project Medium Project – Innovative Management Nominees: Massachusetts93 Fast 14 Project New YorkLake Champlain Bridge Project

13. Massachusetts93 Fast 14 ProjectMedford, MA “This was a great demonstration that quality work can be done at a fraction of the time impact to users than would be expected by traditional methods.” “Major project, major benefits, focus on customer service… excellent.” - ATA judges Winner – Best Use of Innovation, Medium Project Category

14. MarylandIntercounty Connector (ICC)Prince George and Montgomery Counties “OUTSTANDING across the board!” “The environmental efforts are commendable. I appreciate the applicant taking the time to highlight them!” “Outstanding effort and outcome in the face of very difficult challenges.” - ATA judges Winner – Best Use of Innovation, Large Project Category

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