AASHTO Journal - AASHTO Details Annual Meeting Knowledge Sessions

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has opened the registration portal for its 2025 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City November 17 through November 20 and revealed details about the four “knowledge sessions” being held at its yearly conference. To register for the 2025 Annual Meeting, click here.

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AASHTO’s Annual Meeting brings together experts from the public and private sector to share the latest in industry policy and innovation. Attendees get the opportunity to network with fellow transportation professionals and contribute to discussions on a wide range of issues facing the industry today and tomorrow.

The 2025 Annual Meeting features programming on a variety of topics and will also serve as the forum for the announcement of the two top winners of the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards competition. [Click here to view the winners of the 2024 competition.]

At this year’s conference, four knowledge sessions will spotlight key issues affecting state departments of transportation and the broader industry. They are:

From Corridors to a National Network: Multi-state Collaboration in Action: Brought to attendees by AECOM, this session will highlight current multi-state corridor projects, explore lessons learned in coordination and governance, and discuss how these initiatives are converging toward a truly national transportation network. Participants will hear directly from state leaders about strategies to overcome institutional barriers, align priorities, and deliver greater value through collaboration.
Driving Economic Growth Through Land-Use Planning: Brought to attendees by Bentley Systems, this session examines successful approaches to leveraging transportation infrastructure to foster regional growth and guide development decisions. Panelists will discuss how transportation projects contribute to economic growth, support freight movement, and contribute to community planning. Attendees will gain insights into coordinating transportation planning with economic development.
Centering State DOT Actions on Safety: Analysis Throughout the Roadway Lifecycle: Brought to attendees by RS&H, this session will address the use of non-traditional data sources and analysis methods to improve safety at different stages of the roadway lifecycle. Panelists will present example projects that demonstrate practical approaches to data-driven safety decisions using effective and efficient tools and methods.
Building a Resilient Transportation System: Brought to attendees by Jacobs, this session covers public education, resilience vs. risk management, system risk mapping, and design strategies. The session also includes state case studies and actionable insights.