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Small State, Big Vision

Rhode Island is constructing an intermodal transportation facility to connect an existing interstate and airport with a new train station and rental car garage.

The Positive Legacy of a Bridge Collapse

The ripple effect of a 1989 bridge failure is still felt today as engineers and safety experts continue to update specifications for the construction of temporary shoring.

Detecting Pedestrians

With support from FHWA, researchers are integrating the latest camera technology with traffic control to improve safety at intersections.