Articles in this Issue
Accelerating Urban Highway Rehabilitation with Construction Analysis Software
Getting in, getting out,
and staying out just got easier. As transportation departments increasingly
turn their focus from new construction to rehabilitating and reconstructing existing
highways, accelerating construction is key to reducing
problems with congestion, safety, and user delays, particularly in heavily
traveled urban areas.
New SAFETEA-LU Initiatives Address Today's Transportation Challenges
What can SAFETEA-LU do for
you? The 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act:
A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) features a range of initiatives designed to
maintain and enhance the Nation's transportation infrastructure and address
today's transportation challenges, including improving roadway safety and
quality and reducing traffic congestion.
New Training for Road Weather Management
Throughout all seasons of the year, snow, ice, rain, wind, fog,
and other weather conditions present daily challenges to State and local
departments of transportation as they seek to maintain safety and mobility on
the roads.
Green Highways Partnership: Bringing Together Transportation and the Environment
Combining safe and
efficient transportation systems with environmental stewardship and sustainability is the goal of the recently launched Green Highways Partnership (GHP).
Highway Technology Calendar
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