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Standing Committee on Planning Meets in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning (SCOP) met on June 8-11, 2008 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Presentations given at the meeting are available at: http://www.statewideplanning.org/resources.php?category=25 . Also included are presentations and materials used at the Peer Workshop on Integrating Innovative Finance and Transportation Planning held on June 8.

Other information on the SCOP Meeting is available at: http://www.transportation.org/meetings/175.aspx .

Standing Committee on Planning to Meet June 8-11

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning will meet jointly with the Standing Committee on Finance beginning June 8 through June 11. A draft agenda, hotel information and other details are now available HERE .

Access Managment Conference to be held July 13-16

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST

The 8th National Conference on Access Management will be held July 13-16, 2008. The conference will be held in the heart of Baltimore's famed inner Harbor at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel.

This biennial conference is designed for planners, engineers, non-profit organizations, and public officials interested in a sustainable approach to improving roadway safety and efficiency. Focusing on Sustainable ...

Standing Committee on Planning Meets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EDT

The AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning (SCOP) met on September 29, 2007 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the AASHTO Annual Meeting. The agenda and presentations given at the SCOP meeting are available at: http://statewideplanning.org/resource.php?id=91 .

Other information on the AASHTO Annual Meeting is available at: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/business/engrserv/aashto-index.htm

Standing Committee on Planning Meets in Woodstock, Vermont

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EDT

The AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning met June 11-13, 2007, in Woodstock, Vermont. Presentations given at the meeting are available from the following link: http://statewideplanning.org/resources.php?category=25 . Please note that the presentations extend to two pages of resources. More presentations will be added as they become available.

For other information go to "Past Meetings" or the following link: http://www.transportation.org/meetings/2007scop/default.aspx .

Call for Research Problem Statements

Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 EDT

The Subcommittee on Research of the AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning (SCOP) has requested that draft research problem statements for the NCHRP 8-36 program be submitted by July 13, 2007. NCHRP 8-36 is intended for quick response research designed to develop improvements in analytical methods and tools used in statewide and metropolitan planning. The projects are designed to be completed in 6 ...

America�s Freight Challenge

Fri, 11 May 2007 08:00:00 EDT

This report is one of a series of prepared reports by AASHTO to better assist the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, created by Congress to make recommendations on the future of the nation’s transportation system.

The report identifies the expected growth in international and domestic trade and the resulting needs of highways, rail and water freight transportation, ...

StatewidePlanning.org

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:00:00 EDT

StatewidePlanning.org, a new web site for anyone involved in statewide transportation planning, is ready for final testing and the addition of resource materials. Once the site is approved for release, you'll be able to access it at the address: statewideplanning.org

For now, you are invited to add resources to the site and give us your feedback.

Thanks for visiting.

Federal Planning Regulations

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:00:00 EDT

The final rule for Statewide and Metropolitan Planning regulations was issued in the February 14, 2007 Federal Register. The new regulations are available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-493.pdf

2006 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 08:00:00 EDT

The Transportation Planning Excellence Awards Program is a biennial awards program developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to recognize outstanding initiatives across the country to develop, plan and implement innovative transportation planning practices. The program is co-sponsored by the American Planning Association.

Award Winners: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/tpea/awards2006.htm