Articles in this Issue
Pavement Preservation at Your Fingertips: FHWA Resources Offer Guidance and Training
From CDs and pocket guides to workshops and online training, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) offers transportation agencies and others a comprehensive set of resources to learn more about transportation system preservation.
Pavement Management System Key to Improving Highway Condition in Washington State
The dramatic improvements in highway condition achieved by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) since implementation of its pavement management system began in the 1970s are detailed in a new case study available from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Asset Management, Pavement Management Systems: The Washington State Experience (Pub. No. FHWA-IF-08-010).
FHWA Publication Resources
Are you looking for a copy of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) publication on an infrastructure-related topic?
Advancing Pavement Performance Measurement in the United States and Europe
How can you use performance indicators to better measure pavement performance and improve overall roadway system management, resulting in more efficient and cost-effective highway design, construction, and maintenance? New initiatives in both the United States and Europe are aimed at improving and standardizing how pavement performance is assessed.
Partnering for Progress: The 2008 National Hydraulic Engineering Conference
With the theme of "Partnering for Progress in a Changing Environment," the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) 2008 National Hydraulic Engineering Conference (NHEC) brought together more than 200 participants to discuss knowledge and tools for meeting current and future challenges in hydraulic engineering.
FHWA Sponsors Concrete Materials Seminars
Two new free seminars on concrete materials and pavements will be available for transportation agencies to schedule in their States, beginning in January 2009. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring the seminars through a cooperative agreement with the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Topics for the 1-day seminars are Cementitious Materials for Concrete and Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.
Highway Technology Calendar
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