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Public Roads

Helping Research Pay Off

The highway community is intensifying its efforts to create a nationally coordinated R&T program for road safety.

Safer Roadsides

A new software tool helps highway agencies tackle road departure crashes, reducing their consequences.

Driving After Dark

Researchers at FHWA are striving to improve nighttime visibility, making roads safer for motorists and pedestrians.

Life in The Crosswalk

Public service announcements, demonstration projects, and a university course are key components of a new FHWA push to improve pedestrian safety.