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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Research and Technology Agenda

Road Weather Management

Road Weather Management consists of the proactive operations and maintenance of the highway system under all weather conditions.

Infrastructure Voluntary Evaluation Sustainability Tool

The Infrastructure Voluntary Evaluation Sustainability Tool (INVEST) is an online resource that identifies characteristics of sustainable highways.

Performance-Based Planning and Programming: Guidebook Series

To address the need for technical information on performance-based planning and programming (PBPP), FHWA has engaged partners and stakeholders to help develop a series of three guidebooks.

Future Strategic Highway Research Program

The primary objective of this effort is to provide access to the use of these data sets by the widest possible range of researchers and support their use.

Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communications for Safety Support and Development for the Connected-Vehicle Program

Vehicle-to-infrastructure communications for safety is the wireless exchange of critical safety and operational data between vehicles and highway infrastructure.

 

Welcome to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Research and Technology Agenda. Discover how FHWA’s offices and programs are addressing six of the Nation's key highway challenges.

FHWA R&T Agenda Challenges
Challenges
The FHWA Research and Technology Agenda targets six high-priority highway challenges that affect all of us

Advancing Safety

Enhancing Performance

Improving Mobility

Promoting Sustainability

Maintaining Infrastructure integrity

Preparing for the Future

FHWA R&T Agenda Meeting the Challenges
Meeting the Challenges
Learn how FHWA’s offices and programs are meeting today’s highway challenges through research.
InfrastructurePlanning, Environment, and Realty
OperationsPolicy
SafetyExploratory Advanced Research
Federal LandsInnovative Program Delivery

Every Day Counts

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Discover how FHWA research serves as the foundation for many Every Day Counts innovations.