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NEPA Course Brings States And Tribes to the Table

That road building affects the natural and cultural environments is a given. The nature and extent of the impacts vary, however, so the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is needed to help decisionmakers balance environmental and human needs in transportation project development.

Meeting a Daunting Challenge

It's no secret that the Nation's system of roads and bridges is aging. Much of the system has exceeded its design life, some is in poor condition, and the backlog of needed work is significant.

Communication Product Updates

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