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The Search for The Optimal Asphalt

The Office of Engineering Research and Development of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is constantly looking for new materials and methods to improve the quality of our nation's highway system

Editor's Notes

In a speech at the North American Intermodal Transportation Summit in Denver, Colo., Oct. 17, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater outlined the focus of transportation for the future.

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.

Developing and Delivering Innovative Training & Education Programs

NHI, in cooperation with the Office of Civil Rights, is offering a course entitled "Partnering for Indian Employment in Highway Construction" (Course #36120) This course provides state transportation agencies, highway construction contractors, and tribal representatives with information and materials that will prepare them to work together to increase the employment and retention of American Indians in the highway construction workforce.