When Distracted Road Users Cross Paths
by Ryan Brumfield and Srinivas S. Pulugurtha
Researchers at UNC Charlotte report on their study of the interaction between inattentive drivers and pedestrians at campus crosswalks.
by Toni L. Doolen, Benjamin Tang, Amirali Saeedi, and and Samin Emami
A new decision tool for Accelerated Bridge Construction is helping project planners assess the applicability and effectiveness of this technique at specific locations.
In Pursuit of Sustainable Highways
by Benjamin W. Cotton
A new self-evaluation tool, an expert working group, and research on new paving systems are among the ways FHWA is helping transportation agencies meet present and future needs.
Finding The Right Tool for The Job
by Frank Gross and Karen Yunk
Crash modification factors, when used properly, can help transportation engineers identify and apply the most appropriate countermeasures for increasing roadway safety.
Transporation Operations Laboratory: Article II - A Living Outdoor Laboratory
by Benjamin B. McKeever, Deborah Curtis, and and Kari Beasley
FHWA's new Cooperative Vehicle-Highway testbed will serve as a proving ground for wireless technologies that connect vehicles with infrastructure.
by Brian Lomax
Here's a snapshot of the history of FHWA's Highway Statistics and a sampling of the data that make the publication so highly respected and so fascinating.
Guest Editorial
Have you ever wondered how much travel occurs on the Nation's highways? And how many gallons of gasoline are consumed annually for highway travel, and the amount of revenue the tax on those gallons…
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
Web-Based Tools Help With Travel Data Analysis
Why do people travel? What modes of transportation do they use? How long are their trips? Where do they go?
Training Update
Updated Course Can Help With Designing Safer Highways
by Lilly Pinto
In 2010, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expanded the Crash Prediction Module of the Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM), a suite of software tools that analyze the safety of…
Communication Product Updates
by Zachary Ellis of FHWA's Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and and Innovation Management
Below are brief descriptions of communications products recently developed by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Date Conference