MISSION STATEMENT
     The mission of the American Society of Highway Engineers is to provide a forum for members and partners
     of the highway industry to promote a safe, efficient and sustainable highway system through education,
     innovation and fellowship.

CONCEPTION
     The realization of the enormous growth of the highway industry in the mid- 20th century, in particular, the
     inauguration and implementation of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highway Act of 1956,
     and the recognition that the knowledge for such a program could only be consummated by the
     whole-hearted and integrated efforts of all persons associated with the highway industry, led to the
     formation of the American Society of Highway Engineers, with the intent and determination to assume it
     responsibility for the development of the rapid growing demands of the highway industry.

HISTORY
     The Society was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1958 with the conception and
     inception of the first Chartered Section (Harrisburg Section) credited to a small group of dedicated
     engineers from the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, in association with a group of outstanding
     contractors, material suppliers, and consulting engineers in the Harrisburg area.

ADMINISTRATION
     Both the National and Section Board of Directors consists of representatives of contractors, consulting
     engineers, government agencies, materials producers, utility companies, and other highway related
     agencies being duly elected Officers to serve the Society.

MEMBERSHIP (Presently 6,000+)
     Being desirous of offering participation at all levels of responsibility, membership is available to
	 everyone in the highway industry. Individuals who have practiced or are now practicing in the highway
	 industry are welcome to become a member of our organization.

BENEFITS
     The many and diverse benefits of a mutual desire among the members to cooperatively approach and solve the common concerns
     that must be faced has become manifest. The direction of the Society is presented by the goals in the Strategic Plan. The
     spirit of professional and personal fellowship has added to the strength of all.