Reaching New Heights
During a 2-year study, FHWA took a closer look at the state of the practice for using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for bridge inspections. ...
Coming Back from Disaster
After the most devastating hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in recent history, FHWA helped the island recover....
Mainstreaming Transportation Systems Management and Operations
The current (and future) traveler demands improved reliability and efficiency. Is your TSMO program ready to deliver?In today's connected world, U.S. travelers have come to expect...
Showcasing Highway Research
FHWA recently put its work on display at an inaugural event to highlight innovative technologies....
What Does the Changing Face of Electricity Production Mean for Concrete?
Fly ash from coal burning is an almost essential component of concrete mixtures. But with coal on the decline for power production, the concrete industry is looking for alternatives....
CarmaSM: Driving Innovation
FHWA's cooperative driving automation program is transforming transportation....
Saluting 50 Years of Transportation Training
FHWA's National Highway Institute Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary in 2020In 1970, the Nation was at the height of Eisenhower's Interstate Era. Federal and State highway agencies...
Guest Editorial
Collaborating for the Future of Transportation
Automated vehicle technology holds the promise of improving safety and has the potential to transform the Nation's roadways.
Innovation Corner
From the Center for Transportation Workforce Development: A Vision to Meet Workforce Demands
The number of projected job openings in transportation fields continues to outpace the number of people completing transportation-related education and training programs, and a shortage of skilled...
Along the Road
Public Information and Information Exchange
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.
Training Update
Training for Load and Resistance Factor Rating of Highway Bridges
Load and resistance factor rating (LRFR) is a methodology closely aligned with load and resistance factor design (LRFD) for new highway bridges. While LRFD specifications focus on the design of...
Communication Product Updates
Communication Product Updates
Below are brief descriptions of communications products recently developed by the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Research, Development, and Technology.