Public Roads Autumn 2023

Features include urban congestion, scenic byways, data fusion and visualization tools for the nondestructive evaluation of bridges. Learn more.

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SPOTLIGHT

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This engineer’s commitment to pavement performance predates her tenure at FHWA—but not her interest in the fashion runway. Learn more in the FHWA Works: Careers in Motion Employee Spotlight.
Learn about Deborah Walker, Senior Research Engineer, Office of Infrastructure, Research, and Development.
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Inside the FHWA Human Factors Laboratory, the newly upgraded HDS boasts globally unique innovations, resulting in unprecedentedly realistic visual effects that enable FHWA to conduct better research—more safely.
The Human Factors Laboratory studies the users of the Nation’s roadways with state-of-the-art technologies like the high-definition simulator (HDS) and virtual reality.
Cover of the FHWA R&T Story publication.
Read the newest FHWA R&T Story for the latest innovations in transportation research.
Discover FHWA innovations to improve the transportation system for the traveling public.
Cover of Physically Informed Data-Driven Methods for Greatly Enhancing the Use of Heterogeneous Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Transportation Infrastructure summary report.
With an unprecedented dataset of 40,000 records, this work aimed to enhance the use of fly ash for producing more sustainable concrete.
Learn about expanding the use of fly ash in concrete production from this Exploratory Advanced Research Program project report.
Wireframe view of a bridge information model of an infrastructure specimen is shown.
Learn how fusing multiple, complementary technologies can enhance the condition, performance, and safety of bridges.
The Development of Data Fusion and Visualization Tools for Nondestructive Evaluation of Bridges.
Portrait of FHWA’s Executive Director Gloria Shepherd in front of the American flag.
Gloria Shepherd shares how the acronym DRIVEN embodies the six aspects of FHWA’s mission—delivery, resilience, innovation, values, equity, and our Nation.
Public Roads Autumn 2023 Guest Editorial by FHWA Executive Director Gloria Shepherd.

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Learn how the FHWA research program supports small businesses while advancing the goals of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This video showcases an innovative mini-roundabout from the Small Business Innovation Research program that reduces traffic, limits inconvenience, and saves funds.

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