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Gaining Traction In Roadway Safety

High-friction surfacing systems show promise in helping transportation agencies improve skid resistance on wet pavement and hazardous curves and grades.

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.

Steel Versus Gfrp Rebars?

Field studies show that glass fiber-reinforced polymer offers a low life-cycle cost option for reinforcement in concrete pavements.

Applying AQS In the Highway Industry

The advanced quality system offers promise for improving pavement quality while helping agencies finish paving projects on time and within budget.