FHWA’S “Innovations Factory” Commands Presidential Attention
President Barack Obama’s visit to the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center highlighted 100 years of breakthrough research.
Excitement Reigns During Presidential Visit
President Obama’s tour of FHWA’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center offered a once-in-a-lifetime experience for TFHRC employees.
Innovations Hit The Road
Project showcases are a powerful tool for converting the skeptical. If you have doubts about some new technology, these success stories might change your mind.
How The Uncommon Became The Commonplace
Highway innovations that seemed impossible at one time are now like any other technological marvels, where we wonder, "How did we ever get along without them?"
The Secret to Making Federal Tax Dollars Work for Your State
To improve safety on local roads, Florida accesses FHWA funds more quickly and with lower administrative costs.
Guest Editorial
Innovative Solutions for the Nation’s Highway Challenges
As President Obama saw firsthand when he visited the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center last summer, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is a world-class incubator of innovations.
Along the Road
Management and Administration
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
e-NEPA Aims to Streamline Environmental Reviews
Transportation agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels are dedicated to balancing transportation planning and infrastructure needs with environmental protection.
Training Update
Shaking Up Geotechnical Training Delivery
On February 9, 1971, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake rocked the San Fernando Valley in southern California and wreaked havoc on the area’s transportation infrastructure, causing an estimated $505...
Communication Product Updates
Communication Product Updates
Below are brief descriptions of communications products recently developed by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.