Inside this issue
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
8 From Bad to ‘Worst.’ MBTA launches its Worst Road in Maine contest. By Eric Ritchie
CALENDAR
10 Upcoming MBTA Events.
ON RAMP
12 A digest of recent transportation news
COVER STORY
14 Connecting Communities. The Gorham connector is gaining steam. By Betty Adams
MAINEDOT VIEW
20 Winds of change. MaineDOT applies for grant for offshore wind.22 Dale Doughty. Meet the department’s new deputy commissioner.
MAINE NEWS
25 Wayne Davis honored. The Tourism community thanks passenger rail icon.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
26 PWM Airboss. MBTA members gather in South Portland.
30 Highway robbery. Late night legislative shenanigans arrested by Fix it Now campaign. By Matt Marks
32 Membership committee interviews. Committee members weigh in on transportation.
38 What’s on Tap? MBTA Young Professionals gather in Kittery
MEMBER NEWS
40 Build Maine Awards. Three MBTA members honored by AGC Maine for iconic projects.
46 VHB Honored. ENR names VHB design firm of the year.
EXIT RAMP
61 Swinging Across the River. 1892 bridge still connecting Brunswick and Topsham.
