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Regional Collaboration in Transportation: Highlights and Achievements of the New England States

This report outlines the accomplishments and ongoing initiatives among the New England states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and others. Notable highlights include the successful hosting of the 2012 Annual Meeting in Vermont, collaboration on Hurricane Irene best practices, and the adoption of new bylaws in Maryland. The report emphasizes active participation in regional conference calls and leadership discussions, showcasing efforts to foster innovation and resource sharing among states while aiming to increase engagement with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and AASHTO committees.

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Regional Collaboration in Transportation: Highlights and Achievements of the New England States

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  1. Connecticut • Delaware • District of Columbia • Massachusetts • Maine • Maryland • Hew Hampshire • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Vermont • Affiliate Member • Quebec, Canada • Associate Member • FHWA Vermont Div. The “Exceptional” Region 1 Report

  2. New Members Official: • George Colgrove, Vtrans, Host State! • James Fallon, ConnDOT • Martin Parker, Washington D.C. Not a State! Unofficial • Debra Nelson, NYSDOT

  3. Accomplishments • AASHTO RAC Business • Conducted monthly Regional conference calls • Participated in Leadership calls • Hosting the 2012 Annual Meeting in the exceptional state of Vermont • High Regional and International Representation • Interactive Sessions • Two Sponsors • Nice weather most days • Maple Moose

  4. Accomplishments • Program Improvement • New Bylaws Adopted in MD • NJ released a new profession Research brochure and promotional video • DC, NJ Increased research staff • Vtrans adopted a new cooperative agreement with UVM • NJ adopted a basic agreement with Lehigh University in Pennsylvania • DC has a larger library, two contract librarians • DC submitted more than 30 TRB committee nominations

  5. Accomplishments • Leverage Resources & Collaboration • MD, PA, VT, CONN, NY, RI collaboratively conducted a multistate exchange to discuss Hurricane Irene Best Practices • MD, PA, VA, & WV working with Region 3 UTC using pooled funds • ME, VT, NH, conducted a Pavement Peer Exchange • NJ conducted a Combined TRB Field Visit, Peer Exchange & Annual Research Showcase • Re-initiated NETC • 6 New England states created a product evaluators group

  6. Goals & Activities • Request Region 4 host meeting in: • Hawaii, • Alaska • California • Increase the Number of HVR Submittals • Conduct Multistate Peer Exchanges • 100% participation on at least one task force • Increase participation in TRB and AASHTO committees/task forces

  7. Goals & Activities • PA NJ DC: Update Research Policies/Procedures • Vtrans: Increase participation with UTCs • Streamlining research solicitation process • DC: Submit NCHRP problem statement • Request official replacement members for RAC from NYSDOT DELDOT • MD: Allison Hardt to wed • CONGRATULATIONS! • August 2012

  8. Additional Presentation Notes See you in 2013!

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