AASHTO's Council on Rail Transportation Annual Meeting (CORT Annual Meeting), October 19 - 22, offers members and stakeholders the opportunity to participate in peer exchanges and technical sessions focused on freight and passenger rail. As the demand for freight and passenger rail evolves at both the state and regional levels, this meeting provides an opportunity to engage with federal, state, and industry leaders, enabling the exchange of information on issues essential to maintaining a robust rail system.

Registration for the CORT Annual Meeting, including the States for Passenger Rail Committee (SPRC) meeting on October 19, is available by clicking the "Register Now" button above.

The State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee (SAIPRC) Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 22.

Registration for the SAIPRC meeting is managed separately by SAIPRC and is not included in the CORT Annual Meeting registration. 

To attend the SAIPRC meeting, you must register through SAIPRC directly. If you have any questions, contact Shayne Gill by email at SGill@aashto.org.

AASHTO's Council on Water Transportation Fall Meeting (COWT Fall Meeting), October 21-22, will provide meaningful opportunities for members and stakeholders to participate in policy and technical discussions on critical maritime transportation issues affecting seaports and inland waterways. Freight transportation in the United States often begins at the nation's ports, which serve as multimodal transportation hubs to connect to rail and trucking operations to move goods throughout the country. Federal, state, and maritime industry leaders will meet to discuss the latest trends in maritime freight transportation.

Business attire is encouraged during meetings and sessions, while business casual/cocktail attire is acceptable for evening and social events. Remember a light sweater or jacket for air-conditioned meeting rooms.