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Masters of Information

In today's ever-expanding universe of knowledge, transportation libraries can help researchers find what they need to make sound decisions.

Emerging Bridge Applications

Researchers and practitioners are applying fiber reinforced polymer composites and reinforced thermoplastics in construction and rehabilitation of highway structures.

Mississippi's Recovery

With two major bridges destroyed and $1 billion in infrastructure damages, restoring safety and mobility was both a challenge and an emotional journey for the division office.

Safety Strategies Study

Findings from recent FHWA research point to effective medium- and low-cost engineering countermeasures for helping reduce fatalities and injuries among pedestrians and bicyclists.

Louisiana's Recovery

Challenges ranged from providing innovative access for first responders to reconstructing a major bridge and rebuilding miles of submerged roadways. Here's the story from DOTD.

A City's Signature Centerpiece

A one-of-a-kind curved pedestrian bridge drew attention to a downtown waterfall and capped off the rebirth of Greenville, SC, into an exemplary livable community.

A Home for Highway Statistics

Have you ever wondered how much travel occurs on the Nation's highways? And how many gallons of gasoline are consumed annually for highway travel, and the amount of revenue the tax on those gallons contributes to the Highway Trust Fund? Information on these topics and so much more is available in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) annual publication Highway Statistics.