Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program

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Institute of Transportation Engineers

The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) is an international membership association of transportation professionals who work to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users and help build smart and livable communities. Through its products and services, ITE promotes professional development and career advancement for its members, supports and encourages education, identifies necessary research, develops technical resources including standards and recommended practices, develops public awareness programs, and serves as a conduit for the exchange of professional information.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. It represents all transportation modes: air, highways, public transportation, active transportation, rail, and water. Its primary goal is to foster the development, operation, and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system.

AASHTO works to educate the public and key decision-makers about the critical role that transportation plays in securing a good quality of life and sound economy for our nation. AASHTO serves as a liaison between state departments of transportation and the Federal government. AASHTO is an international leader in setting technical standards for all phases of highway system development. Standards are issued for design, construction of highways and bridges, materials, and many other technical areas.

National Association of County Engineers

The National Association of County Engineers is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional association in our 7th decade. We’re the voice America depends on for safe, efficient county roads and bridges. Nationwide, counties own and maintain 46% of the nation’s roads and 40% of the nation’s bridges, making them the single largest stakeholder in local road and bridge construction, rehabilitation, expansion and maintenance. NACE advocates to federal officials and lawmakers the importance of funding these county-owned assets. Our members rely on NACE for information and awareness on the latest innovations in engineering technology, best practices, management systems, and software.

US Department of Transportation

From road safety to emerging technologies and road construction, transportation is integral to every American’s life. At the Department of Transportation, we believe in creating the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world. That’s why U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg has defined three key priorities for DOT: Safety, Infrastructure, and Innovation. Learn more about each at the links below.

National LTAP and TTAP Association

The National Local & Tribal Technical Assistance Program Association website shares resources and events provided by the Association’s Executive Committee, national partners, and member centers.