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.
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Innovative Project Award:
The City of Moreno modified speed cushions to address high speeds and increased traffic volumes through residential communities without impacting emergency response.
Pioneer Award:
The Town of East Hartford, CT repurposed an old sander into a chute for easier load and dispense of sand mixture materials during winter operations.
Smart Transformation Award:
The McKenzie County Highway Department utilized an attachment to modify semi-tractors to assist with salting and sanding hazardous, icy roads during the winter months.
Bold Steps Award:
The West Lafayette Street and Sanitation Department used street sweepers re-purposed for leaf pickup maintenance
* '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: