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FP-24
The Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-24) was issued in 2024 replacing the FP-14.
This is the current edition of the FP.
On-the-Job Training Supportive Services (OJT/SS)
On-the-Job Training Supportive Services (OJT/SS): On Federal-aid contracts, Federal regulations require State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) to establish apprenticeship and training programs targeted at moving women, minorities, and disadvantaged persons into journey-level positions...
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Equipment and Testing

Proven Safety Countermeasures in Rural Communities Resource
The guide highlights a subset of the PSCs, with direct application in rural areas, including considerations, crash reduction effectiveness, case studies, and other resources. The guide also features a Desktop Reference table of PSCs that may be considered in rural communities and compares...
TAP-ing into HSIP Noteworthy Practice
The TAP-ing into HSIP noteworthy practice documents how Ohio DOT is using the new BIL provision that allows HSIP funds to be used as a credit toward the non-Federal share for Transportation Alternative projects.
Safe System Roadway Design Hierarchy
The Safe System Roadway Design Hierarchy characterizes engineering and infrastructure-based countermeasures and strategies relative to their alignment with the Safe System Approach.
What's New - Research Publications 2024
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