Public Roads

Date:

Summer 2018

Issue No:

Vol. 82 No. 2

Publication Number:

FHWA-HRT-18-004

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PUBLIC ROADS is celebrating a milestone, and this issue features a look back at the history and evolution of the magazine. See “A Journey to Better Highways: 100 Years of PUBLIC ROADS” on page 24 in this issue.

Articles
Departments

Improving Work Zones Every Day, in Every Way

by Jawad Paracha and Rachel Ostroff

FHWA has developed a comprehensive set of programs, strategies, and tools for the management of safer and more efficient temporary traffic control.

Transportation Safety in Tribal Areas

by Adam Larsen

Native American and Alaska Native Tribes now have access to a plan with strategies and resources they can use to help save lives.

A New View for Bridge Inspectors

by Joe Campbell

First-person vision goggles are poised to become the next evolution in drone use for inspecting superstructures.

Bigger Is Not Always Better

by Jussara Tanesi, John Leavitt, and Haejin Kim

A new FHWA study reveals a safer way for testing the flexural strength of concrete.

Inspiring Successive Generations

by Ewa Flom, Andy Lehrer, and Jenna Overton

The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program is encouraging and supporting tomorrow’s workforce.

A Journey to Better Highways: 100 Years of Public Roads

by Richard F. Weingroff

As the magazine celebrates its anniversary, let’s take a look back at its evolution.

Guest Editorial

Building the Future

As we celebrate the centennial issue of PUBLIC ROADS magazine, I hope we’ll all take some time to reflect on the vital role our transportation infrastructure plays in the American story.

Innovation Corner

A Risk Worth Taking

by Tony Furst

Taking calculated risks is at the heart of innovation. However, government agencies, as custodians of taxpayer dollars, can be especially risk averse.

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. This information comes from U.…

Internet Watch

Improving Safety and Mobility: ITS in Work Zones

by Jawad Paracha and Rachel Ostroff

Work zones are a necessary part of maintaining and upgrading the Nation’s highway systems.

Training Update

NHI Offers Course on Strut-and-Tie Modeling

by Reggie Holt and Judy Francis

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently adopted a new strut-and-tie modeling (STM) specification and is strongly encouraging bridge engineers to adopt the STM…

Communication Product Updates

Communication Product Updates

by Lisa A. Shuler 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 Office of Research, Development, and Technology.

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