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August 2004

  Accelerating Infrastructure Innovations  

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Launching the Iowa River Bridge to Success
Rich in historical, ecological, and archaeological significance, the Iowa River Greenbelt is a rare, remaining piece of old-growth woodland in Iowa. Less than a mile wide in most places, this haven for bald eagles is also home to the rare Northern Monkshood plant and three threatened species of freshwater mussel.

Geotech & Hydraulics Team: Advancing the State of the Art
From high-profile projects such as Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel to the everyday design and construction of bridges and pavements, geotechnical and hydraulics engineering has a critical role to play in maintaining the Nation's highway infrastructure.

Partnering for a Better Transportation Workforce
A coordinated national effort to improve training opportunities for transportation infrastructure workers is now starting to pay dividends, with the development of a proposed core curriculum for training transportation personnel that all highway agencies can use, as well as new training courses and partnership opportunities.

FHWA Course Provides Intensive Introduction to Highway Materials Engineering
Applications are now being accepted for the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) annual 6-week Highway Materials Engineering course.

Putting the Power of PMS Data to Work for You
Many States have been using pavement management systems (PMS) for the last 15 to 20 years, but until now they have primarily been employed for planning and programming purposes or as a budgeting tool.

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