WASHINGTON – Online voting is now underway in the annual Faces of Transportation photography and video contest sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

 

One of 96 images entered in four song title categories will be voted America’s favorite. The categories are: Highway Song” by Blackfoot; “Sailing Away” by Christopher Cross; “The Subway Song” by The Icarus Account; and “Watching Airplanes,” by Gary Allan. Each photograph depicts the many ways transportation benefits both individuals and communities.

 

The People’s Choice Award will go to the photo receiving the most online votes and a panel of judges will select the winner of the Best Overall Photograph. Each award will receive a $500 cash prize.

 

In addition, the contest includes a video category featuring 16 videos produced by transportation department employees. The first prize winner in the video competition will receive $150.00, second prize $100 and the third prize $50. All of the winners will be announced August 17 at the Faces of Transportation website: www.facesoftransportation.org.

 

Go to https://transportationawards.secure-platform.com/a/gallery?roundId=11 today to cast your vote.

 

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials represent State Departments of Transportation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association serving as a catalyst for excellence in transportation. On Twitter: http://twitter.com/aashtospeaks