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

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

3. Small Project – Ahead of Schedule Nominees: ConnecticutCT Route 25 Resurfacing, Bridge, & Safety Improvement Project New YorkNY Route 201 Bridge Replacements Project

4. New YorkNY Route 201 Bridge Replacements Project Vestal, NY “This is a thorough, well-designed project, and also a reminder of the challenge for state DOTs to do the most to improve aging roads with the lead amount of resources possible.” “They really had the community in mind throughout the entire process.” -ATA judges

5. New YorkTaconic State Parkway AMVETS Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Westchester County, NY “This project is a good example of smart planning/design and execution of construction.” “This is a great example of how to manage closures during needed bridge repairs in a way that keeps traffic moving while allowing contractors to quickly complete the work.” -ATA judges

6. Category Under Budget • Demonstrates: • Process management • Quality assurance • Effective schedule management • Community involvement and interaction • Improved traffic movement to users

7. Rhode IslandStillwater Viaduct Bridge Rehabilitation Project Smithfield, RI “A great example of how you can manage closures during needed bridge repairs in a way that keeps traffic moving and allows for a faster repair cycle.” “A tremendous construction effort, minimizing time to realize customer benefits sooner.” -ATA judges

8. ConnecticutPearl Harbor Memorial Bridge, Contract 1B Project New Haven, CT “Obviously a huge undertaking.” “This is a fascinating project. I can’t wait to see the results of the entire project once completed.” -ATA judges

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. Small Project – Best Use of Innovation Nominees: Rhode IslandWickford Junction Station and Garage Project New JerseyRoute 33 Bridge over Rocky Brook Emergency Repairs Project MassachusettsMBTA Mobile Ticketing Project

11. MassachusettsMBTA Mobile Ticketing Project Statewide “This is a fascinating project because it uses relatively simple and low-cost technology to make significant improvements to the traveling experience.” “Outstanding project that should serve as a best practice for other transit systems.” “I loved that $70 million was saved by making this technology available.” -ATA judges

12. Rhode IslandWickford Junction Station and Garage Project North Kingstown, RI “I love that this started with one man’s vision. The fact so many groups worked so well together says a lot about the power of design/build.” “This project is interesting for so many reasons: use of a public private partnership, innovative contracting, stimulus funding, and intense coordination with a host of different regulatory agencies.” -ATA judges

13. Watch for the National Awards in November 2012AmericasTransportationAwards.org