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Public Roads

Message from Rodney E. Slater

On behalf of President Clinton, it is my pleasure to congratulate Public Roads on its 80th anniversary. Few magazines can boast of being in publication for so long.

Message from Dr. Thomas D. Larson

When he was the federal highway administrator, Dr. Larson initiated the discussion that led to the recent changes in the scope of Public Roads.

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.

Red Means Stop

I will confess that nothing makes me “see red” so much as observing a driver blatantly running a red light, and it seems like I'm seeing red every day.

NHI Unveils New Logo and Slogan

The National Highway Institute (NHI) unveiled a newly designed logo and slogan intended to convey progress and change, while recognizing NHI's tradition.