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:
Jones County, IA
Source: Jones County, IA
Bold Steps Award:
Illinois Tollway
Source: Illinois Tollway
Smart Transformation Award:
Seminole County, FL
Source: Seminole County, FL
Pioneer Award:
Independent Highway District, ID
Source: Independent Highway District, ID
Click here to listen to the 2020 winners discuss their innovations.
* '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: