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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.

Building Community On Our Web Sites

A powerful advantage of the Internet is that it is an electronic common ground - a place where those who share related interests can meet to exchange information and discuss issues.

Recent Publications

Researchers, academicians, and managers alike should find this department useful.

Conferences/Special Events Calendar

September

Sep 8-9, 1999

4th Annual Eastern Winter Road Maintenance Symposium and Equipment Expo

FHWA, New York State DOT

Albany, N.Y.

Deborah Vocke

(410) 962-0077

Sep 13-16, 1999

1999 International Conference on Wildlife Ecology and Transportation

Environmental Management Office of Florida, DOT, FWHA

Missoula, Mont.

David Zeigler

(david.zeigler@dot.state.fl.us)

(850) 922-7209

How Transportation Systems Talk to Each Other

It was 1934, and some visionaries thought radio was the future of communications. Imagine people sitting in their living rooms and hearing live performances from the best entertainers in the business.

Innovative Traffic Control Practices in Europe

Vehicular travel is increasing throughout the world, particularly in large urban areas. Accommodating the increased demand, while improving traffic safety, has led transportation officials to use a variety of innovative traffic control practices.

Corbor Improves Safety, Mobility, and Productivity

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the award of $123.6 million in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) managed grants in support of 55 major national transportation projects.