About Us

The State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI) is a project of Smart Growth America and the High Road Strategy Center, based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Through our three core strategies, we help state transportation agencies modernize and deliver better outcomes for people, communities, and the environment.

Guiding Best Practices

We help agencies stay ahead of the curve by delivering cutting-edge research, practical tools, and timely insights through our newsletter, webinars, and resources like Innovative DOT.

Connecting Transportation Officials

We convene forward-thinking transportation officials from across the U.S. to explore emerging trends, tackle shared challenges, and shape the future of the field, especially through our flagship annual meeting.

Building Agency Capacity

We work side-by-side with state DOTs, providing applied research and technical assistance to turn bold ideas into on-the-ground results.

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Who We Are

Chris McCahill

Position title: Managing Director

Email: mccahill@ssti.us

Phone: 608-262-7797

Eric Murphy

Position title: Transportation Researcher

Email: emurphy@ssti.us

Leslie Vasquez Guzman

Position title: Outreach Specialist

Email: lvasquez@highroad.wisc.edu

Quincy Midthun

Position title: Outreach Specialist

Email: qmidthun@highroad.wisc.edu

Lindsey Hess

Position title: Events & Administrative Associate

Email: lhess@highroad.wisc.edu

Advisors

Joel Rogers

Position title: Director, High Road Strategy Center

Beth Osborne

Position title: Interim President & CEO, Smart Growth America

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