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Authorization. AASHTO strongly supports the LTAP and TTAP programs : increase $; reduce matchSafety Emphasis: SHSP updates; data; National Goal and WH Conference; increase the $'s and the flexibility; streamline NHTSA grant process; increase R
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1. AUTHORIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY SHARING ,and New AASHTO –NLTAPA PARTNERING AGREEMENT NLTAPA
Sunday January 10, 2010
Shoreham Hotel
Dr. Anthony Kane, AASHTO
Director, Engineering and Technical Services
2. Authorization AASHTO strongly supports the LTAP and TTAP programs : increase $; reduce match
Safety Emphasis: SHSP updates; data; National Goal and WH Conference; increase the $’s and the flexibility; streamline NHTSA grant process; increase R&D ;Improve vehicles; enhance drivers ; performance driven
Multi-year; Trust Fund Based; enhanced revenue sources; minimum number of extensions!!!
3. Key Current Technology Sharing Efforts Transportation System Management :
pavement, bridges, safety, operations ,etc.
The AASHTO Technology Implementation Group( TIG )—effort
Upward and downward information flow on R&D needs/priorities/implementation
Involvement with AASHTO technical committees such as: research, environment, traffic, safety, materials, design, bridges and maintenance
4. New Partnering Agreement AASHTO and NLTAPA
Publications, data, information, committee membership enhancements
Areas of focus TBD—potential ones include: safety; asset management; technological solutions( e.g. Highways for Life and TIG and Every Day Counts )
Making a strong partnership better