The competition, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizes transportation projects in three main categories: “Ahead of Schedule,” “Under Budget” and “Best Use of Innovation.” The projects were also ranked by size: small category (projects that cost less than $25 million), medium category (projects costing between $25-$200 million) and large category (projects that cost more than $200 million).
Nine transportation projects were nominated.
The following projects received awards:
U.S. 95, Sand Creek Byway project: Idaho Transportation Department (IDT) – Ahead of Schedule category, medium
I-40 Crosstown project: Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) – Ahead of Schedule category, large
Dumbarton Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit project: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) – Under Budget category, medium
