The Year of The Interstate
In 2006, the 50th anniversary of "the greatest public works project in history" calls for a celebration--and an appeal for a searching look at the future of transportation.
Financing Megaprojects
States are trying new funding techniques to help cover the costs of major highway projects.
Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
FHWA and States offer guidance and share best practices to facilitate implementation of the regulation.
The Older Driver Comes of Age
As the senior citizen population increases, activities around the country are addressing transportation and mobility challenges.
Mimicking Mother Nature
Washington State constructed an engineered logjam to help safeguard a vital roadway from chronic flooding and at the same time improved fish habitat.
Improving Freight Transportation
Industry leaders help define the role of a State-level coordinator.
Energy Losses in Storm Drain Access Holes
FHWA studies new techniques that may be used to estimate head losses through manholes.
Guest Editorial
Ensuring Safe Mobility for America's Seniors
The Eisenhower Interstate System, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2006, has brought about dramatic changes in the lives of all Americans.
Along the Road
Technical News
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
New Web Site Streamlines Reporting of Truck Weight and Size Data
To preserve the Nation's transportation infrastructure and keep trucks and buses moving efficiently, States must ensure that commercial motor vehicles comply with Federal size and weight standards...
Training Update
New Course Addresses Design and Construction of Micropiles
Micropiles, which are often used in foundations to resist static and seismic loading in highway infrastructure, are a relatively new technology for which design and construction methodologies have...
Communication Product Updates
Communication Product Updates
Below are brief descriptions of products recently published online by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
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