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This is the official site for the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) or Technology Transfer (T2) organization.

The goal of ITS is to increase the safety and efficiency of surface transportation using advance technologies.

Web-based ITS Training source that is flexible, just-in-time, and interactive. CEUs are available in courses ranging from traffic signal timing to Evaluating ITS Projects.

AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. AASHTO's aim is to foster the development, operation and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system.

The ASCE website allows you to search their database for people and projects. The public can research and understand the history of civil engineering.

The Asphalt Institute is a U.S. based association of international petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers, and affiliated businesses. Its mission is to promote the use, benefits and quality performance of petroleum asphalt.

You can find out information about the Department's organization, key officials, mission and other important information.

The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. See also the New England chapter.

NTL improves the availability of transportation-related information needed by Federal, state and local decision-makers. NTL's mission is to decrease timely access to the information that supports transportation policy, research, operations and technology transfer activities.

You will be able to find information about the Commonwealth's elected officials, laws, history, symbols, tourist destinations, etc.

MassDOT's mission is to deliver safe and efficent transportation services across the Commonwealth by building a culture of innovation and respect that makes customer service and public safety top prioities. MassDOT includes four Divisions: Highway, Transit, Aeronautics, and Registry of Motor Vehicles.

The Operational Services Division (OSD) facilitates and audits the acquisition of commodities, professional, general, human and social services that support the socio-economic goals of the Commonwealth including disadvantaged business, environmental, and other programs that are in the best interest of the Commonwealth. Additionally, OSD has the responsibility for the administration of printing, fleet operations and surplus personal property disposition.

The Highway Division includes the roadways, bridges, and tunnels of the former Massachusetts Highway Department and Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. The Tobin Bridge joins the Division, effective January 1, 2010. The Division also includes many bridges and parkways previously under the authority of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Highway Division is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the Commonwealth's state highways and bridges. The Division is responsible for overseeing traffic safety and engineering activities including the Highway Operations Control Center to ensure safe road and travel conditions.

The Massachusetts Highway Association (MHA) is an umbrella organization which encompasses seven county highway associations: Barnstable, Plymouth, Norfolk/Bristol/Middlesex, Worcester, Berkshire, Essex and Tri-County. Founded in 1893 with a membership of 51, the Massachusetts Highway Association today boasts a membership of more than 750. MHA membership comprises of highway officials, including directors, engineers, and superintendents involved in all phases of highway related activities.

This is the nation's oldest and fourth largest transportation system. You can find schedules, maps, fares, or even purchase a pass online.

At this website you can view images of progress on the "Big Dig," look at project maps, current expenses, planning proposals, equipment or different routes to take during rush hours.

The DCR was formed by the merger of the Department of Environmental Management and the Metropolitan District Commission in July 2003. We are in the process of integrating our websites, but you can find the information you need by clicking on the link above.

This state agency is responsible for protecting human health and the environment by ensuring clean air and water, the safe management and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.

This is the home page for accessing information, documentation, software, and data associated with road roughness.

Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) conducted a $50 million research effort to develop new ways to specify, test, and design asphalt materials. The final product of the SHRP asphalt research program is a new system referred to as Superpave, which stands for Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements. It represents an improved system for specifying the components of asphalt concrete, asphalt mixture design and analysis, and asphalt pavement performance prediction.








































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