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Technical News

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.

New NHI Course Promotes Context Sensitive Solutions

Due to increasing awareness of the impact of highways on the surrounding environment and communities, transportation agencies are exploring context sensitive solutions (CSS) when building and renovating roadways.

The Straight Scoop on Safetea-Lu

Building on the ISTEA and TEA-21 foundations, the new Federal surface transportation legislation introduces new programs and policies.

Mileage-Based Road User Charges

As vehicles evolve and burn less fuel, fees assessed for the number of miles actually traveled may prove to be a stable, efficient, and equitable way to finance roads in the United States.