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What's A Work Zone?

It may surprise some to hear that there are currently no nationally recognized definitions of work zones or work-zone accidents. Almost every state has their own unique definitions of these items.

The National Work-Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse

Tom Everett needed information about improving safety in roadway construction zones. Everett, a bridge safety engineer with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Nashville, Tenn., found what he was looking for when he contacted the National Work-Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse (NWZSIC).

1999 International Highway Transportation Safety Week, June 1-5

International Highway Transportation Safety Week offers all partners in motor carrier and highway safety and opportunity to highlight the many people, programs, and partnerships in the United States, Canada, and Mexico that come together daily in the interest of motor carrier and highway safety.

Human Factors Recommendations for Tmc Design

Traffic incidents may have a detrimental effect on traffic congestion from the time they occur until long after the actual incident is cleared. Prompt identification and clearance of incidents can minimize this damage.

FHWA's International Geotechnical Engineering Scan

Over the past eight years, the International Engineering Scanning Program, directed by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of International Programs, has been successful in defining the best highway design, construction, and maintenance practices worldwide.

Does Asset Management Deserve A Closer Look?

The answer to that question is a resounding "Yes!" At least that's what the board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) thinks.

Editor's Notes

The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) is a year old. The bill was passed by the Congress on May 22, 1998, and President Clinton signed it into law on June 9, 1998.

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.

Portals and Communities: Clearing Out the Internet Jungle

Do you remember when the World Wide Web was just a massive collection of pages, unorganized and unsorted? Remember when it was so hard to find anything of value or interest, especially of value or interest to a transportation professional?