'Quality Journey' Update: Results That Make A Difference
You've probably heard a great deal about "quality" over the past several years. Perhaps you've worked on committees or teams connected with the quality management, National Quality Initiative (NQI...
The Highway Safety Information System: Transforming Data Into Knowledge
My dictionary defines information as "knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction." This definition concisely describes the purpose of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's...
Architects of Change: Creating America's 21st Century Intermodal Transportation System
From the start, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) was called the bill that would launch the post-interstate era of America's surface transportation system.
The Road to Reauthorization: Building on The Success of Istea
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is on the road -- both literally and figuratively -- to develop a legislative proposal that will lead to the reauthorization of the Intermodal Surface...
Keep The Good Times Rolling: ISTEA Success Stories
Cyclists in Maryland commute from neighborhood to neighborhood along a serene bike trail that circles the state's busiest airport.
Development of A Bridge Steel Database
The National Bridge Inventory (NBI) includes more than 475,000 bridges (excluding culverts) made of various materials, including concrete, wood, and steel.
South Carolina Trooper Is Top Inspector
Trooper Alonzo Hutto of the South Carolina State Transport Police was judged the top commercial vehicle inspector in the fourth annual international competition held in August 1996 in Columbus,...
Timber Bridges in The United States
Timber bridges represent approximately 7 percent of the 576,874 bridges listed in the National Bridge Inventory (NBI). In addition, another 7.3 percent of the bridges in NBI are timber decks...
Internet Watch
The following article introduces a new, regular feature in Public Roads. "Internet Watch" will track new and interesting developments in transportation resources on the Internet.
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Piers: A Bridge From The Past to The Present
Stroll around the pastoral grounds at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Va., and eventually you'll stumble upon an odd-looking edifice whose construction would appear to...
Closing The Technology Gap
One of the most critical aspects of the reauthorization of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) encompasses the area known as research and technology (R&T).
Moving Forward Smartly: The Role for ITS in the NEXTEA
The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) was pivotal legislation.
Editor's Notes
Editor's Notes
Much has been said and written recently about the 21st century. The word "revolution" has been used often to describe the potential for change -- a revolution in medicine, in science, in...
Along the Road
Policy and Legislation
"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.
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Conferences/Special Events Calendar
Forecasting the Marketing Potential of Intelligent Transportation Systems into the 21st Century (1996-2015)