Tel8, MPC Partner with WASHTO-X

Fourteen states in the western United States linked in the new WASHTO-X system. WASHTO-X is a two-year project that involves taking TEL8-type events to the WASHTO-X states. WASHTO stands for the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials.

Much of what the new project will do mimics the TEL8 program which will provide guidance and assistance, and bridging access. The Mountain-Plains Consortium will assist in conducting research.

WASHTO-X expects to do three types of events: 15-20 information sessions, four to six university seminars and two to four videoconference focus groups.

The TEL8 board said it applauds the motives and efforts made by Doug Anderson and Doyt Bolling that underpin WASHTO-X. The project director is Bolling who works at the Utah T2 Center at Utah State University.

TEL8 provides Department of Transportation programs providing information and research to its members. TEL8 also offers graduate level courses and links its universities to other information series. TEL8 remains dedicated to transportation in Region 8.

In partnering with WASHTO-X, TEL8 extends its vision to be a leader in distance learning and communications through technology and programming that adds value to TEL8 members.