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Policy and Legislation

In December 2003, the National Conference on State Legislatures released a report that focuses on cellular phones as a contributing factor in a growing number of automobile crashes.

FHWA Launches Research and Technology Web Site

Staying abreast of the latest and most accessible transportation research and technologies can be challenging as the Nation's transportation system improves so quickly and in so many areas.

The Case for Performance Standards

Ambitious, but achievable, expectations are the first step to improve safety, to reduce construction-related congestion, and to enhance quality.

Building Safe Roads

Secretary Mineta's goal of reducing the Nation's highway death toll to 1.0 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled by 2008 will be a challenge.

Building A Better Mousetrap

Consider the possibilities: What if we could establish a bold new business model for accelerating the adoption of transportation technology?

The Future Is Now

These snapshots of successful projects from around the country show that the stage is set for a new approach to highway design, construction, and maintenance.