Learning to Beat Snow and Ice
On Sept. 6 and 7, 2000, more than 1,500 snowplow operators, highway and public works officials, and airport managers gathered at the Roanoke (Va.) Civic Center to attend the 5th Annual Eastern...
Safe Plowing - Applying Intelligent Vehicle Technology
Improving highway safety and increasing mobility are two of the bedrock goals of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). These goals are constant - 24 hours every day, seven days every week -...
Improving Roadside Safety By Computer Simulation
Adapted from a paper of the same title written by Drs. Sicking and Mak on behalf of the Committee on Roadside Safety Features of the Transportation Research Board (TRB).
Using The Computer and DYNA3D to Save Lives
They occur every day of the year on our city streets, our county roads, our state highways, and our Interstate Highway System.
LS-DYNA: A Computer Modeling Success Story
In September 1998, what had seemed like an open road to federal approval for the bullnose guardrail system suddenly developed a major barrier.
Preservation of Wetlands on The Federal-Aid Highway System
Wetlands are vital natural ecosystems for a large variety of animals and plants, yet they are rapidly being converted or altered for other land uses.
Internal FHWA Partnership Leverages Technology And Innovation
One of the guiding principles of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as defined in the FHWA National Strategic Plan, is to "be an international leader in researching, developing, and...
New Applications Make NDGPS More Pervasive
Imagine that you are driving through Minnesota on a January evening.
Center for Excellence in Advanced Traffic and Logistics Algorithms and Systems (ATLAS)
Two major factors in the economic competitiveness of a country and the quality of life of its people are the ease with which people move between home and workplace and other destinations,...
National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 9 to 12) - Enhancing Safety and Mobility in Work Zones
In a continuing effort to promote safety and mobility in work zones, the second annual National Work Zone Awareness Week will be held from April 9 to 12, 2001.
Guest Editorial
Editor's Notes
"We can make better use of existing technology.
Along the Road
Along The Road
Along the Road is the place to look for information about current and upcoming activities, developments, trends, and items of general interest to the highway community.
Internet Watch
A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
So you think an engineer is someone who drives a train? Or maybe you think the word "engineer" is synonymous with computers? With the onslaught of computer technology, it's easy to see why...
Training Update
The National Highway Institute (NHI)
A Transportation Technology Transfer Symposium will be held July 29 to Aug. 2, 2001 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Communication Product Updates
Recent Publications
Below are brief descriptions of reports recently published by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Conferences and Special Events Calendar
Febrary...