May/June 2006 · Vol. 69 · No. 6

May/June 2006

ARTICLES:

Road Users Can Grow Old Gracefully—With Some Help
by Lisa Phillips, Gabriel Rousseau, and Joanne Schwartzberg, MD
When making recommendations on infrastructure design, FHWA considers changes in the abilities of senior motorists and pedestrians.

The Evolution of Advanced Research
by Ariam Asmerom and TaMara McCrae
FHWA outlines its plan to pursue the next generation of high-risk, high-payoff technologies and innovations to solve critical highway challenges.

Following the Flow
by Norm King, Sam Talje, Michael F. Bloom, Jeff Scarborough
TxDOT's new approach to monitoring highway runoff promises improved compliance with clean water standards.

Acting Now, Building for the Future
by Vicki Glenn
SAFETEA-LU provisions aim to bolster professional, management, and technical skills and expertise at State DOTs.

The Battle of Its Life
by Richard F. Weingroff
Even as construction continued at a record pace, the Interstate System needed a rescuer—and found one in Rex Whitton of Missouri.

A High-Tech Route for Freight Efficiency
by Joanne Sedor and Michael Onder
FHWA turns to the information highway to help reduce truck congestion on the Nation's roadways.

Gearing Up for an Aging Population
by Jane Stutts and Ingrid Potts
A new guide aims to improve driving safety for older road users.

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May/June 2006 · Vol. 69 · No. 6
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