The Straight Scoop on Safetea-Lu
Building on the ISTEA and TEA-21 foundations, the new Federal surface transportation legislation introduces new programs and policies.
Mileage-Based Road User Charges
As vehicles evolve and burn less fuel, fees assessed for the number of miles actually traveled may prove to be a stable, efficient, and equitable way to finance roads in the United States.
Preservation Act
Whether they swing, retract, or are raised, New York City's movable bridges are receiving a much-needed dose of care.
Helping Roadway Contractors Fulfill Public Expectations
Incentive and disincentive provisions can help motivate highway builders to complete projects economically, safely, and quickly.
Geospatial Technologies Improve Transportation Decisionmaking
Geographic information systems enable State DOTs to streamline tasks and projects related to operations, road routes, safety, engineering, conservation, and more.
The Return of Private Toll Roads
Private concessions offer an alternative to managing American highways.
Essential to The National Interest
The first decade of the greatest public works project in history began a transportation system yet unrivaled in the world—along with problems to match.
Multipedestrian Tracking
A new detection system using computerized stereovision promises greater pedestrian safety in the years ahead.
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.
Guest Editorial
SAFETEA-LU for Meeting Today's Challenges
This year, the United States celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Dwight D.
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 Freight Site Tackles a Weighty Issue
The United States has long relied on the fast and reliable delivery of freight to fuel the Nation's economy, and this trend shows no signs of stopping.
Training Update
New NHI Course Promotes Context Sensitive Solutions
Due to increasing awareness of the impact of highways on the surrounding environment and communities, transportation agencies are exploring context sensitive solutions (CSS) when building and...
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
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