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Innovations Hit The Road

Project showcases are a powerful tool for converting the skeptical. If you have doubts about some new technology, these success stories might change your mind.

How The Uncommon Became The Commonplace

Highway innovations that seemed impossible at one time are now like any other technological marvels, where we wonder, "How did we ever get along without them?"

Clearing Crashes on Arterials

Local departments of public works and DOTs play a vital role in managing traffic incidents. But what exactly are they responsible for? And how can the TIM responder course help clarify their functions?

Management and Administration

Along the Road is the place to look for information about current and upcoming activities, developments, trends, and items of general interest to the highway community

Expanded Resources for Safety Professionals

In 2013 in the United States, 32,719 people died in motor vehicle crashes. Roadway safety professionals across the country are striving to improve the safety of the Nation’s roads, but they face challenges as technologies emerge and new professionals enter the field. To support these safety stakeholders, the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Safety recently introduced two resources focused on professional capacity building.