The purpose of WASHTO is to serve its member departments by:

  • contributing to national policies on transportation issues that are responsive to members’ needs;
  • promoting a closer relationship between its members;
  • advocating legislation that supports efficient and effective transportation systems, economic competitiveness and the environmental integrity of member states;
  • providing a forum for exchanging ideas, exploring and adapting techniques, promoting quality and best practices for implementation;
  • working with the United States Department of Transportation and other governmental agencies.

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