The project descriptions of the Excellence in Rural Transportation Award winners from 2008 and 2009 have been posted!  The Excellence Awards recognize regional transportation-related programs and projects for their innovation and impact on communities throughout the nation. 

The winning projects help meet their regions' needs through various program areas, including: economic development impacts; regional transit and vanpools; corridor studies; freight planning; air quality; safety planning; transportation's connection to environmental and land use planning; public participation; mapping; technology; trail planning; advocacy; air service; bicycle/pedestrian planning; and many other areas.

The descriptions of the winning projects are organized by award category and by year awarded.  Use the navigation bar to the left to find projects by category or year.