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Management and Administration

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.

Communication Product Updates

Below are brief descriptions of products recently published online by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.

In Step With Safety

FHWA offers new guidance and technical assistance to help States develop action plans to protect pedestrians.

High-Tech in The Far West

The Idaho Transportation Department taps into wireless technology for collecting and reporting data on maintenance at rest stops.