70th Maine Transportation Conference to be held virtually December 1 – 3, 2020
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Transportation leaders from around Maine and the country will gather virtually for the 70th Maine Transportation Conference that begins Tuesday, December 1 at 3 p.m. This year, more than 400 transportation professionals throughout the region will participate in a series of live and pre-recorded sessions addressing a range of technical and policy topics, including how the industry is continuing its “essential” work during the pandemic.
The conference keynote speaker Carol Martsolf, vice president and chief learning officer of Urban Engineers, will speak on December 1 at 3:30 p.m. about Navigating the Sea of Change: We all rise together. Other speakers include former White House Chief of Staff and New Hampshire Governor John Sununu and Jim Tymon, executive director of the American Association or State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). At 11 a.m. tomorrow, conference co-host, the Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), will release its 2020 Infrastructure Report Card.
A full agenda is available online at www.mbtaonline.org/maine-transportation-conference/.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 through Thursday, December 3, 2020
WHERE: Live sessions will be at: https://mbtaonline.org/maine-transportation-conference/sessions/
Pre-recorded session will be made available at: https://mbtaonline.org/maine-transportation-conference/sessions/
WHO: The conference is hosted by the Maine Better Transportation, MaineDOT …
Maine better, a video interview series with candidates on the 2020 Maine ballot
MBTA members Orion Breen and Patrick Brady were hot on the campaign trail in the fall of 2020, and they interviewed Maine candidates to find out their views on a variety of topics, including transportation.
Take a look at what the candidates had to say! This was a great way for all of us to get to know our public servants and how they stand on transportation and other key issues. Many thanks to Patrick and Orion for taking this on!
Interview with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, U.S. Senate candidate for re-election (Maine – District 2)
Interview with Sara Gideon, U.S. Senate candidate (Maine – District 2)
Interview with U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, U.S. House candidate for re-election (Maine – District 1)
Interview with Dr. Jay Allen, U.S. House candidate (Maine – District 1)
Interview with U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, U.S. House candidate for re-election (Maine – District 2)
Interview with Dale Crafts, U.S. House candidate (Maine – District 2)
Interview with Mike Carpenter. Maine Senate candidate (District 2 – Aroostook County)
Interview with Trey Stewart, Maine Senate candidate (District 2 – Aroostook County)
Interview with Brian Langley, Maine Senate …
Van Note, Mills speak at MBTA’s first virtual annual meeting
More than 165 members celebrate organization’s 81st year
MaineDOT Commissioner Bruce Van Note (left) and Maine Turnpike Authority Executive Director Peter Mills at the July 9 MBTA Annual Meeting.
MaineDOT Commissioner Bruce Van Note and Maine Turnpike Authority Executive Director Peter Mills headlined a panel discussion at MBTA’s 81st Annual Meeting, July 9, 2020. The two transportation leaders gave MBTA members and their guests an insider’s look at how both agencies are faring as the state emerges from the coronavirus shutdown that went into effect in mid-March. Because of the coronavirus and physical distancing requirements, the meeting was held virtually with more than 165 members logging in from all corners of the state of Maine.
At the meeting, members also elected a new president, Irv Smith of H.O. Bouchard, who will lead the transportation advocacy group during the 2020-2021 year and bade farewell to outgoing president, Paul Bradbury of the Portland Jetport, who served an extended term due to the pandemic. The organization also welcomed six new board members: Wayne Berry, Northeast Paving; Trevor Kraus, Irving Oil Terminals; Jeremy Jordan, Chadwick-BaRoss; Michael O’Brien, The Rowley Agency; Jasmine Strout, Green International Affiliates; and …
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Read the full release here: Maine Bridges 7th worst in country.
COVID-19 Updates
MBTA COVID-19 Updates
- June 1, 2020→
Commissioner Van Note invites MBTA members to discuss project additions and future outlook - May 21, 2020→
MaineDOT Announces Additional Capital Projects - May 13, 2020→
Congress must act to relieve state DOT budget shortfalls! - May 8, 2020→
Governor Mills announces “Rural Reopening” - April 28, 2020→
Maine fuel tax receipts down due to COVID-19 - April 22, 2020→
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CARES Act Grants Announced for Maine Airports - April 6, 2020
Updated Unemployment Information from Maine Department of Labor
The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) recently introduced a call schedule for unemployment filers based on last name. Those seeking to file for unemployment benefits should call 1-800-593-7660 on the day of the week designated by last name:- A-H on Monday, April 6
- I-Q on Tuesday, April 7
- R-Z on Wednesday, April 8
- Thursday and Friday – unassigned for those who miss their alphabetical day or need to call at that time.
Unemployment Insurance Online (available 24/7)
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