(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2025 Transportation Development Hall of Fame class.

The Hall “honors individuals or families from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development during their careers.” More than 40 individuals and families have been inducted since the Hall’s launch in 2010. There are two categories: 

Transportation Design & Construction Industry Innovators: Honors the people who discovered or created a “game changing” product or process that significantly advanced transportation design, construction, and/or safety.   

Transportation Design & Construction Industry Leaders (Individuals or Families): Recognizes individuals and families who have made significant contributions—beyond just having successful businesses or careers—that have notably helped advance the interests and image of the transportation design, construction, and safety industry. 

Nomination forms are due by close of business Friday, Oct. 31. Anyone can nominate a candidate. ARTBA membership is not required. Individuals can be living or inducted into the Hall posthumously.    

About the Foundation
Established in 1985, the ARTBA Foundation is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt entity designed to “promote research, education and public awareness” about the impacts of transportation investment. It supports an array of initiatives, including educational scholarships, awards, roadway work zone safety training and certificates, special economic research and reports, and an exhibition on transportation at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. 

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