May/June 2008 · Vol. 71 · No. 6

May/June 2008

ARTICLES:

Exploratory Advanced Research: A Journey Toward New Solutions
by David Kuehn and Ariam Asmerom
Breakthrough opportunities receive Federal funding to address longterm transportation challenges.

Making Signal Systems Work for Cyclists
by David Gibson
A recent FHWA study of inductive loop sensors focused on whether they adequately detect motorcycles and bicycles.

Making the Case for Freight Investments
by Ed Strocko
A new model to capture the additive costs and benefits could help prioritize highway improvement projects.

Focusing on Pedestrian Safety
by Kohinoor Kar and Sreelatha Gajula
Researchers in Arizona are trying to pinpoint when, where, and why pedestrians are killed on U.S. roadways.

History Lessons From the National Bridge Inventory
by Waseem Dekelbab, Adel Al-Wazeer, and Bobby Harris
Analyzing data from the NBI can help predict how bridge decks will perform.

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May/June 2008 · Vol. 71 · No. 6
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