ADA Accessibility Program

MaineDOT ADA Policy Statement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibit a public entity from discriminating against qualified persons with disabilities in access to facilities and services that the public entity provides. For MaineDOT and organizations that receive funds from MaineDOT, these services, facilities, or activities are related to the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of transportation systems.

Civil Rights Office

The MaineDOT Civil Rights Office is responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and labor law requirements for all federal-aid funded road and bridge construction projects. The Civil Rights Office also ensures that no person in the State of Maine is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability under any program administered by the Maine Department of Transportation.

Local Road Resources - Road Maintenance and Management

10 Commandments of a Good Road

Get Water Away from a Road

Drainage cannot be emphasized enough in road construction and maintenance. Water affects the entire serviceability of a road. Too much water in the base materials weakens the road. Water allowed to remain on top of a gravel or paved road weakens the surface and, when combined with traffic, causes potholes, cracking, and rutting. If improperly channeled, water causes soil erosion and breakdown of pavement edges.

Local Road Scholar Program

Why this Program

Local government officials in Maine are always looking for ways to do a better job and improve upon their skills. It's readily apparent that those individuals who take the time to attend training usually are better prepared to deal with local transportation concerns. This is a picture of road scholars. Attendance at various training programs provides one of the most cost-effective methods of providing quality road services, especially during tight financial times.

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