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Transportation in The 21st Century

The following article was adapted from a paper presented by Bob Skinner, executive director of the Transportation Research Board, at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory on June 9, 2000. This paper was also the basis for remarks by Skinner to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Research Advisory Committee Meeting on July 31, 2000.

Public Roads Online

We are pleased to introduce the newly redesigned Public Roads Online to you. The November/December 2000 issue is the debut of the new design, which was created by Sally Hoffmaster and implemented by Diane Enriquez and Heidi Swenson.

Driver Distraction Is Topic of Discussion on Recent Internet Forum

We all know about driver distraction. Who among us can say they've never switched on the radio, fumbled for the 25-cent toll, scolded the kids, or finished off that fast-food burger while driving the car? These are distractions. And, with the introduction of new in-car electronics, including everything from CD players and televisions, to the Internet, there are more reasons than ever to be distracted.

NHI Unveils New Web Site

NHI has a new Web site that will allow customers to have an easier time searching for courses. The site features an instant jump to the Transportation Training Resources Catalog, a publication that includes NHI's courses, as well as classes from other transportation training organizations. The Web site can be viewed at www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov.

Recent Publications

Below are brief descriptions of reports recently published by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology. All of the publications are available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). In some cases, limited copies of the publication are available from the Research and Technology (R&T) Report Center. Get ordering information.

Along The Road

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.

A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering

So you think an engineer is someone who drives a train? Or maybe you think the word "engineer" is synonymous with computers? With the onslaught of computer technology, it's easy to see why computer engineers get so much attention these days, but engineers are everywhere.