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September 2006

  Accelerating Infrastructure Innovations FHWA-HRT-06-029

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EPS Geofoam: Demonstrating a Lightweight Soil Alternative
Accelerating construction at one of the worst bottlenecks in the country is getting a boost with the use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam.

Highway Investment Software Showcased at National Conference
The goal of getting the most out of their highway investment brought State transportation department representatives and others from across the country together at the National Highway Economic Requirements System-State Version (HERS-ST) Technical Conference.

FHWA Offers Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Resources
As State transportation departments seek to examine the economic ramifications of their investment choices and make the best use of limited highway funding, they can turn to the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) team for technical support, training, and tools for conducting LCCA.

Conference To Feature the Latest in Long-Life Concrete Pavement Technology
What does it take to design a concrete pavement that is low maintenance and has an expected service life of 40 years or more? Find out the answer to this question and many more at the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) International Conference on Long-Life Concrete Pavements, to be held October 25-27, 2006, in Chicago, Illinois.

FHWA Announces 2007 Excellence in Utilities Awards Program
The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) 2007 Excellence in Utilities Awards Program will honor highway agencies and contractors that excel in streamlining and improving the utility relocation and accommodation process while protecting the rights of property owners.

Getting Started with the Pontis Bridge Management System
Get to know the Pontis® Bridge Management System with the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) new CD and online tutorial. "Getting Started with Pontis 4.4" introduces users to the Pontis software, which was initially developed by FHWA and is now available from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as an AASHTOWare® product.

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