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USLIMITS2

A Tool to Aid Practitioners in Determining Appropriate Speed Limit Recommendations

FHWA offers FREE technical assistance to State and local agencies that are interested in learning more about using USLIMITS2 or setting safe speed limits. This includes answering questions, providing in-...

Engineering Speed Limits

The management of speed through appropriate speed limits is an essential element of highway safety. Appropriate speed limits are a prerequisite for effective and sustainable speed management. In terms of traffic law, speed limits should reflect the maximum reasonable and safe speed for normal...

STEP — STEM Lessons

To help children, tweens and young adults take a step closer to science and math, FHWA's STEP program developed five STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) lessons. The lessons are for K-8th grade students and emphasize roadway design and pedestrian safety. Lessons include...