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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 …

October 12th, 2020|Categories: Home Page, News Release|
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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 …

July 10th, 2020|Categories: Home Page, Member News, News Release|Tags: , , , |
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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→
    Decline in Maine Traffic Resulting in State Highway Fund Receipts Tanking
  • April 15, 2020→
    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)

    …

March 24th, 2020|Categories: Home Page, News Release|
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COVID-19 Update

Message from MBTA President Paul Bradbury on COVID-19

3/16/2020
Please know that the Staff and Board of the Maine Better Transportation Association continue to monitor issues related to COVID-19. While there has been ample media coverage on the situation, some more accurate than others, we are following the recommendations of Maine and US CDC in order to promote public safety and joining others in trying to control the spread of COVID-19.

Upcoming Events:

Regarding upcoming events, we have canceled the April 9 Transportation on Tap networking event and will review the rest of our calendar on a case-by-case basis. Because our annual meeting on May 7th is nearly two months away, we haven’t yet postponed it but are likely to. We will let you know about that shortly.
We are following Governor Janet Mills’ recommendation regarding limiting non-essential travel and large meetings. While the original recommendation was to cancel meetings of 250 attendees or more, that number now applies to meetings of 50 or more. For smaller committee meetings, until further notice, we will set up conference calls or Zoom meetings. We will update events quickly on our MBTA Facebook page, and website, and with emails.

Other Resources:

There are several great sources of information on how to contain COVID-19. The …
March 16th, 2020|Categories: Home Page, News Release|
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