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A Legacy in Art in A New Exhibition

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration marked the opening of the "FHWA Rakeman Transportation Painting Collection" at the Texas Transportation Institute on Nov. 28, 2001.

It's The Ride That Count$

Americans' love affair with the automobile extends beyond the cars they drive. It's the lure of the open highway and a comfortable ride.

Editor's Notes

On Dec. 4, Mike Burk, the chief knowledge officer for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), accepted a Government Technology Leadership Award on behalf of the agency.

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.

Internet Watch

Until recently, the primary way to share information with the masses was to publish it in magazines, newspapers, and newsletters or to broadcast it over the radio or on television.

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).

Conferences & Special Events Calendar

November
Date:Nov 8-9, 2001
Event:ABC's of International ITS Business
Sponsor:Asphalt Pavement Alliance, National Asphalt Pavement Assn., Asphalt Institute, Sta

Legacy of A Landmark: ISTEA After 10 Years

When the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) was signed into law, it was hailed as a turning point in the history of surface transportation in America.