Innovation and best practices were the top topics during Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials’ (MAASTO) annual meeting in Milwaukee this week.
Transportation leaders and other stakeholders from 10 states in the Midwest gathered to discuss the changes coming to the transportation landscape in the Midwest.
“MAASTO is a unique opportunity for our Mid America states to gather, learn from each other, and work together to solve regional transportation issues,” said Minnesota Transportation Commissioner and MAASTO President Nancy Daubenberger. “I’m grateful to all of our colleagues across the region for joining us this week and especially to the Wisconsin DOT for their hospitality and all the work that went into hosting a productive conference.”
Representatives from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio listened to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt as she updated attendees on federal transportation priorities. Members also attended breakout sessions covering key transportation topics impacting the Midwest from connected and automated vehicle technology to updates on EV infrastructure to public engagement techniques and more.
“At such an important time for transportation infrastructure, it was an honor to welcome MAASTO to Milwaukee and host productive conversations that will lead to greater innovation, safety and efficiencies in our states,” Secretary Craig Thompson said. “This conference succeeds because MAASTO members are committed to building meaningful partnerships and finding solutions together to best serve the public.”