American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. It represents all five transportation modes: air, highways, public transportation, rail, and water. Its primary goal is to foster the development, operation, and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system. AASHTO Committee on Maintenance (COM)The Committee on Maintenance (COM) will be the leader for preserving and maintaining a world class highway system. The mission of the Committee on Maintenance is to provide technical and policy guidance to the member states and support to the AASHTO organization to preserve and maintain a healthy and reliable highway infrastructure that meets the performance expectations of its customers. Committee on Bridges and Structures (COBS)Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)Committee on Performance-Based Management |
National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP)The National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP) was established by Michigan State University and the Foundation for Pavement Preservation to lead collaborative efforts among government, industry, and academia in the advancement of pavement preservation. Founded July 11, 2003 , the NCPP is the realization of a collective national vision of pavement practitioners, policy-makers and industry. Its purpose is to advance and improve pavement preservation practices through education, research and outreach. There are nearly 3.95 million miles of public roads in the United States , valued at more than $1.75 trillion. The NCPP will provide a valuable resource to help educate others about the benefits of pavement preservation. It can enhance pavement preservation knowledge through research and assist owner agencies to establish effective programs. These programs extend pavement life and improve motorist safety and satisfaction while saving public tax dollars. |
Transportation Research Board (TRB)The Transportation Research Board engages professionals worldwide in a broad range of interdisciplinary, multi-modal activities to lay the foundation for innovative transportation solutions. |