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26-547: The current bridge, opened in 1927, is the latest of many bridges that have spanned the Christina at this location since 1808 when the first wooden turn bridge was constructed. Its construction was administered by the then State Highway Department (predecessor of the Delaware Department of Transportation ), and was built to replace the swing bridge that was built in 1883 to replace the wooden turn bridge built in 1808. The span

52-474: A wide range of disciplines. APTA's Legislative Committee is the primary body that develops consensus recommendations about federal legislative activity, including transit authorizations, annual appropriations, Administration initiatives and regulatory matters. Working with its seven subcommittees that specialize in related areas, the Legislative Committee formulates recommendations that are considered by

78-464: Is a nonprofit group of approximately 1,500 public and private sector member organizations that promotes and advocates for the interests of the public transportation industry in the United States. APTA represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of

104-427: Is also in charge of collecting motor fuel taxes and tolls along the state's three toll roads that help provide transportation funding to the state. The Planning division of DelDOT is in charge of transportation planning and permitting to address the state's transportation needs. The division provides transportation information to local governments to help with land use decisions. The Community Relations division

130-420: Is in charge of public outreach activities to reach out to residents about issues pertaining to transportation. The division oversees safety campaigns, Customer Relations activities, and providing information about choices within the state's transportation system. The Technology and Innonvation Services division delivers transportation services in collaboration with other divisions of DelDOT. The division oversees

156-473: Is in charge of the operating and capital budgets, including transportation appropriations and grants from the federal government. The Human Resources division recruits and hires employees for DelDOT and helps develop and retrain them in their careers with the department. Human Resources also ensures equality and fairness in the DelDOT workforce. The Maintenance & Operations division is in charge of maintaining

182-458: Is one of only three pre-1957 drawbridges of its type in Delaware. In 1982, the bridge was named after Wilmington state Senator John Edward Reilly Sr. , a gravel-voiced cigar smoker known for his warmth and wit, who died of cancer on February 26, 1963. The bridge underwent a major rehabilitation in 2004–2006 to replace and upgrade the existing machinery and improve lighting, pedestrian walkways, and

208-541: Is the 112-member governing body of the association. The individuals that preside on the APTA Board of Directors are elected and appointed by APTA members to oversee the management of the association. Elections are held each fall during APTA's annual business meeting, and nominations typically open in June of each year. APTA's Executive Committee is composed of 25 individuals who are elected by APTA members to make recommendations to

234-707: The American Transit Association (ATA). In 1966, ATA relocated from New York City to Washington, DC because of increasing reliance on federal funding, especially with the passage of the Urban Mass Transportation Act in 1964 and the creation of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (now the Federal Transit Administration). In the 1970s, the organization developed a closer working relationship with

260-617: The Board of Directors and to make decisions on behalf of the Board on specific matters. The organization that would eventually become known as APTA was first established as the American Street Railway Association on December 12, 1882, in Boston, Massachusetts. The initial meetings focused on the price of oats for the horses that pulled transit vehicles, but that focus evolved as more transit companies built electric systems. In 1905,

286-485: The agency has also maintained a transportation library on Bay Road in Dover. On February 18, 2011, Sec. Carolann Wicks, who had been Secretary of Transportation since 2006, resigned. On March 21, 2011, Cleon Cauley, who had been appointed Deputy Secretary two months earlier, was appointed Acting Secretary. On July 5, 2011, Shailen Bhatt was sworn in as the new Secretary of Transportation. On February 3, 2015 Jennifer Cohan

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312-489: The department and develops and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan to keep the department running during major disruptions. The Delaware Transit Corporation, operating as DART First State , is a division of DelDOT that provides public transportation services in the state of Delaware. DART First State provides local and inter-county bus service throughout the state and also subsidizes commuter rail service along SEPTA Regional Rail 's Wilmington/Newark Line serving

338-473: The efficiency of the state's transportation infrastructure. Transportation Solutions also manages the rehabilitation and replacement of structurally deficient bridges along with managing the rehabilitation of pavement along state-maintained roads. The division also maintains road signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings along state-maintained roads. American Public Transportation Association The American Public Transportation Association ( APTA )

364-533: The federal government as more and more transit systems became publicly financed. The American Public Transit Association (APTA) was created in 1974 when the American Transit Association and the Institute for Rapid Transit (IRT) merged. The IRT dated back to 1929 and formally organized on June 7, 1961. In 1976, the Transit Development Corporation also merged with APTA. In January 2000. the name of

390-623: The group met in New York and reorganized as the American Street and Interurban Railway Transportation and Traffic Association. To encompass even more modes of electric transit, the group changed its name to the American Electric Railway Transportation and Traffic Association in 1910. By 1932, many of the transit systems relied on motor coaches and trolleys in addition to electric streetcars, so the organization became known as

416-494: The northern part of the state. The agency also operates statewide paratransit service for people with disabilities. The DART First State public transit system was named "Most Outstanding Public Transportation System" in 2003 by the American Public Transportation Association . The Finance division of DelDOT collects revenues and pays vendors and is in charge of the department's financial records. It

442-517: The operator towers. This article about a bridge in Delaware is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Delaware Department of Transportation The Delaware Department of Transportation ( DelDOT ) is an agency of the U.S. state of Delaware . The Secretary of Transportation is Nicole Majeski. The agency was established in 1917 and has its headquarters in Dover . The department's responsibilities include maintaining 89 percent of

468-552: The organization was changed to the American Public Transportation Association. Despite the various name changes, the mission of the organization has remained generally the same. APTA has more than 135 subject-matter committees and subcommittee that address issues of interest to the public transportation industry and develop strategies, solutions, policies and programs. The committee structure encourages interaction and information-sharing among APTA members in

494-423: The people using public transportation in the United States ride on APTA member systems. APTA's membership consists of more than 320 public transit agencies, including New York MTA, the nation's largest transit system, as well as transportation-related businesses and organizations. Members are engaged in every aspect of the industry – from planning, designing, financing, constructing and operating transit systems to

520-797: The research, development, manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and transit-related products and services. Additionally, academic institutions, transportation network companies, transit associations and state departments of transportation are APTA members. Paul Skoutelas was elected by the APTA Board of Directors in November 2017 and became president and chief executive officer in January 2018. He has spent more than 40 years in public and private sector positions related to public transportation. He served as CEO of public transit systems in Pittsburgh and Orlando and as senior vice president for WSP USA, one of

546-761: The roadways in the state that comprise the Delaware State Route System . The division is tasked with snow removal and responding to other weather conditions that affect the roads. Maintenance & Operations is also in charge of the Community Transportation Fund and maintaining the equipment fleet. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is in charge of issuing drivers licenses , vehicle registrations , and vehicle inspection . DMV locations offering these services are located in Wilmington , Delaware City , Dover , and Georgetown . The division

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572-773: The state's public roadways (the Delaware State Route System ) totaling 13,507 lane miles, snow removal , overseeing the "Adopt-A-Highway" program, overseeing E-ZPass Delaware, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Delaware Transit Corporation (known as DART First State ). DelDOT maintains a 24/7 Traffic Management Center in Smyrna at the State Emergency Operations Center. At that location, they monitor traffic conditions, operate traffic lights, and broadcast on 1380 AM via WTMC radio. Since 1969,

598-597: The state. The Office of the Secretary represents the Governor of Delaware in issues that involve DelDOT and also provides leadership to the department supporting the statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan. The office also enhances relationships between DelDOT and other state agencies, the Delaware General Assembly , local governments, and civic associations. The Office of the Secretary helps protect public assets of

624-453: The technology needed to run DelDOT and is in charge of the department's telecommunications network. The Transportation Solutions division of DelDOT develops, constructs, and maintains the department's infrastructure. The division is in charge of construction projects and makes sure projects are completed according to the state's Capital Transportation program. It also oversees video cameras and signal system coordination technology that improves

650-566: The world's largest architectural and engineering firms. Skoutelas has also held leadership positions on numerous boards and committees for transportation organizations, including on APTA's Board of Directors and Executive Committee, the Transportation Research Board, National Transit Institute, Pennsylvania Transportation Institute, and the Transit Cooperative Research Program. APTA's Board of Directors

676-535: Was sworn in as the tenth Secretary of Transportation by Governor Jack Markell . Secretary Cohan replaces Shailen Bhatt who stepped down to become the Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Transportation. On April 7, 2018, DelDOT along with DNREC started a month long hackathon to make Delaware "the most accessible state" by finding ways to improve transportation access to recreational areas in

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