Build a Better Mousetrap celebrates innovative solutions for challenges that local and tribal transportation workers encounter. These innovations can range from the development of tools and equipment modifications to the implementation of new processes that increase safety, reduce cost, and improve efficiency of our transportation system. Click here to see the 2023 winners. Read about the 2023 Build a Better Mousetrap winners at this link.
We are accepting nominations for 2024 Build a Better Mousetrap National Competetion. Contact your State's LTAP Center for more information.
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Innovative Project Award:
Bold Steps Award:
Smart Transformation Award:
Pioneer Award:
* 'Centers' refers to Local Technical Assistance Program Centers (LTAP). For complete information, download PDF.
In each category, we are looking for original, innovative projects that provide long-term value to the transportation community. In making the selections, the following criteria are considered: