Maine Better Transportation Association
Founded in 1939, the MBTA is a non-partisan voice for investment in a safe, efficient transportation network for Maine. With 700 members representing municipalities, businesses and individuals from all walks of life, we advocate for funding of a multimodal transportation system – air, roads, rail, port, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities – to serve communities and citizens throughout the state.
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What’s the worst road in Maine?

Tell us what you think is “The Worst Road in Maine” – and you could win a prize. Post your entry on FaceBook or e-mail it to FixMaineRoads@mbtaonline.org.
 
Send your entries soon! It’s pothole season in Maine, and all contest entries are due by midnight on May 15! Find out more about the FixMaineRoads campaign by clicking here.

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A new approach to the east-west highway issue?

A move is underway to launch a privately funded toll east-west highway across Maine. Learn more about it from this presentation by Peter Vigue of Cianbro Corp. 

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Transportation: The Case for Investment
We are in the midst of a transportation funding crisis - and we need our state leaders to help bring about change.
 
The MBTA has prepared a four-point policy paper with recommendations for addressing our state's deteriorating transportation infrastructure.  Download it, read it and share it with your local legislative leaders.
Maine Trails: Cover Story
Maine Trails, December - January '12
Future faces of transportation

The MBTA Educational Foundation awards $17,500 in scholarships to 14 Maine students who are already carving out impressive careers in transportation
 
In difficult economic times, a scholarship can make a big difference in the life of a young person. For the 14 students who have been awarded MBTA scholarships in 2011, the grants will bring each of them closer to achieving their dreams, whether it is opening their own heavy equipment service center or building the bridges of the future.  Read more from this issue »

Events
Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 10
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
5 p.m. Reception and dinner meeting
 
Washington County Meeting
Thursday, June 14
Eastport Chowder House, Eastport
5 p.m. Reception and dinner meeting

Fix Maine Roads

A resident's frustration shows, Lincolnville

A resident's frustration shows, Lincolnville 

What’s the worst road in Maine? Do you have a bad road that you’d like to see fixed? Tell us about it.