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FHWA Creates An Office Of Asset Management

Asset management – the cost-effective operation, maintenance, and preservation of transportation systems – is not a new concept for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). But with the opening of the agency's first Office of Asset Management on Feb. 1, 1999, the concept received a new emphasis and a new focal point.

Are You Ready for Y2K?

PLEASE NOTE: Some of the information and links in this article may now be somewhat dated. With the passing of Y2K, some web sites and Y2K programs cited herein may have been dismantled. (updated August, 2000)

Condition and Performance of Epoxy-Coated Rebars in Bridge Decks

Fusion-bonded epoxy coating technology has been the primary defense used by most state highway agencies, including the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), to protect reinforcing steel in concrete from corrosion.

Editor's Notes

We turn over the Editor's Notes column for this issue to Federal Highway Administrator Kenneth R. Wykle.

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. This information comes from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sources unless otherwise indicated. Your suggestions and input are welcome. Let's meet along the road.