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Public Roads

''Back to Basics'' Saves Lives

The Louisiana Division uses tried-and-true techniques to ensure a safe, secure, and efficient transportation system for highway travelers.

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.

NHI Offers New Courses in Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design

Bicycle Facility Design (course #142046) and Pedestrian Facility Design (course #142045) are examples of 22 new courses that the National Highway Institute (NHI) developed and added to its course catalog during 2002. Both courses are directly linked to accessibility, safety, and design issues in transportation.

Recent Publications

Below are brief descriptions of reports recently published by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.