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Public Roads

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.

Researching Smarter through the Web

Transportation professionals rely on numerous sources, such as journals, reports, maps, and government regulations, to collect information. With the advent of the Internet, much of this information is available online. The sheer volume of material that can be downloaded off the Internet, however, can be overwhelming. Without proper training, professionals could waste valuable time and resources searching for information.

Great Expectations

Meeting or exceeding public expectations is the key factor in earning public trust and confidence.

Building Public Trust

The road to public confidence is paved with accurate cost estimates and schedules, community involvement, progress tracking, and effective communications.

The Life Cycle Continuum

A management structure that moves a megaproject along with seamless transitions between the project's phases can affect the final outcome and success.

Reducing Uncertainty

Managing risk from the outset can ensure smoother delivery over the life of a transportation megaproject.