Inside this issue
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
8 Outlook 2025. Looking ahead to the MBTA year. By Michelle Ibarguen
ON RAMP
10 A digest of recent transportation news.
COVER STORY
12 ASCE Maine Updates Report Card. Maine makes progress; continued funding is needed. By Betty Adams
FEATURE STORY
18 Meet the Scholars. Ed Foundation awards grants to 29 students.
MAINEDOT NEWS
20 Briefs from the MaineDOT newsroom.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
36 Building a healthier workforce. MBTA co-hosts mental health summit.
42 Bridging generations. MBTA recognizes students and celebrates the year.
MEMBER NEWS
50 Member Profile: Cote Crane & Rigging. Family business thrives with excellence, versatility, and ingenuity. By Betty Adams
CALENDAR
54 Upcoming MBTA events.
GUEST COLUMN
62 Setting speed limits that fit. By Steve Landry
EXIT RAMP
64 Postcard from the past.