Source: MaineDOT

Transportation touches every person and every business in Maine. We rely on all modes — roads, transit, rail, air, and ports — to commute to work, deliver heat to our homes, import products, and ship goods to market. Nothing moves in Maine — no product, no person — without the transportation infrastructure.  We depend on transportation, and we must commit to improving all modes to make Maine an attractive place to work and live.

Recent severe winters and soaring petroleum costs have contributed to our losing ground. It is up to us to overcome these challenges, to consider what is possible, and to create a system that invites growth.  Our vision for Maine is to provide a transportation system that is safe, supports a healthy economy, promotes family and community connections, and enhances Maine’s natural and cultural environment.  This vision is a shared vision. This overview of Maine businesses reflects their vision, as well as their hopes for and reliance on transportation today and tomorrow.