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Westrack: The Road to Solutions

Test tracks, in which large numbers of pavement test sections can be loaded to failure by trucks in controlled experiments, are key contributors to improving pavement design.

The Promise of High-Performance Concrete

Much of the information in this article was drawn from papers and presentations delivered at the SHRP (Strategic Highway Research Program) High-Performance Concrete Bridge Showcase in Houston, Texas, March 25-27, 1996.

Intelligent Transportation Systems in Japan

Japan, with a population density almost 12 times greater than the United States, has an abiding interest in developing intelligent transportation systems (ITS) to resolve its traffic congestion and other transportation problems.

Editor's Notes

Much has been said and written recently about the 21st century. The word "revolution" has been used often to describe the potential for change -- a revolution in medicine, in science, in technology, in communications, and in transportation.

Policy and Legislation

"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.

'Quality Journey' Update: Results That Make A Difference

You've probably heard a great deal about "quality" over the past several years. Perhaps you've worked on committees or teams connected with the quality management, National Quality Initiative (NQI), and "Quality Journey" efforts.