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Federal Register Notice, October 24, 2008 - Projects of National and Regional Significance Evaluation and Rating - 10/29/2008
Federal Register Notice, October 24, 2008 - Projects of National and Regional Significance Evaluation and Rating: ACTION: Final rule. The Projects of...

Localized Bottleneck Reduction Summary of 2008 Workshop Series - 10/16/2008
Three Localized Bottleneck Reduction workshops were held in 2008 to bring together state and local transportation agency representatives to discuss programs...

Talking Freight Seminar on November 19, 2008: Freight and Land Use - 10/15/2008
Freight transportation planning, and its associated land use impacts, is a critical planning issue. Modern freight standards are increasingly leading...

Article: Gearing Up for SafeTrip-21 - 10/15/2008
USDOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration is promoting technology solutions for improving transportation safety and reducing congestion....

Federal Register Notice, September 16, 2008 - Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Year 2009 - 9/16/2008
The Value Pricing Pilot Program was reauthorized under SAFETEA-LU as an experimental program aimed at learning more about the potential of different pricing...

New Publication: "Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Summary Report" Now Available - 9/10/2008
This report describes the results of a study to assess the effectiveness of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in work zones. ITS in work zones...

New Publication: Literature Search for Federal Highway Administration - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 9/8/2008
This report was prepared to document a literature search to assess what is currently known about the management of evacuations and transportation management...

FHWA's Tool for Rush-Hour User Charge Evaluation (TRUCE) Revised - 9/5/2008
TRUCE provides estimates of revenues that may be generated from freeway congestion pricing in metropolitan areas. Version 3.0 is now available.

ITS/Operations Resource Guide 2008 Now Available - 9/5/2008
The U.S. Department of Transportation ITS/Operations Resource Guide 2008 is now available. The guide is a compilation of over 500 documents, videos, websites,...

New Publication: Technical Memorandum for Federal Highway Administration on Case Studies - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 9/3/2008
The intent of the case studies is to identify commonalities and unique distinctions among the cross-section of incidents to identify successes, lessons...

FHWA MUTCD Team Member Fred N. Ranck Receives Edmund R. Ricker Traffic Safety Award from ITE - 8/22/2008
The FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Team member and "safety hound" Fred N. Ranck received the 2008 Institute of Transportation...

ATRI & FHWA Receive ITE Award for Technology Research Innovation - 8/22/2008
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) awarded its annual 2008 ITS Management & Operations Award jointly to the American Transportation Research...

Upcoming Webinar on High Visibility Garments Regulation - 8/21/2008
On September 4, 2008, the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse will hold a webinar on the new FHWA Worker Visibility regulation that takes...

Recordings and Presentations from ICM Pioneer Site Webinars Now Available! - 8/13/2008
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) held three webinars in July 2008 showcasing the eight Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Pioneer Sites...

Federal-Aid Highway Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - 8/13/2008
On August 12, the Office of Transportation Management issued the "Federal-Aid Highway Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes," which supersedes...

New Publication: Interview and Survey Results: Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 8/13/2008
The purpose of this report is to document emergency evacuation plans and practices employed by transportation management organizations in several large...

Interim Approval for Optional Use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons - 8/12/2008
On July 16, 2008, the FHWA issued an Interim Approval for the Optional Use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) as warning beacons supplementing...

New Publication: Operational Concept - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 8/12/2008
The purpose of this document is to outline a concept of operations for transportation management during a no-notice emergency evacuation. This report...

Two of Nation's Busiest Interstates Will Get $11 Million for Truck Parking Innovations - 7/14/2008
Two of the nation's busiest interstates will receive $11 million, more than $5 million each, in federal support for innovative strategies to reduce the...

Video and Presentation Now Available from Webinar on Understanding the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule (Subpart K) - 7/11/2008
On December 5, 2007 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule on regulations concerning the use and payment of uniformed law enforcement...

Register your interest now to attend the FHWA/FTA Summer 2008 Workshop Series on Advancing Management and Operations (M&O) and the Congestion Management Process (CMP) in Metropolitan Transportation Planning - 7/3/2008
The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration are teaming up to hold 6 regional workshops across the U.S. to advance the integration...

New Publication: Strategies for Improving Safety at Toll Collection Facilities - 6/27/2008
This report is the result of an effort to gather information on specific safety strategies directly from those who operate and who work in and around...

Podcasts Now Available for Talking Freight Seminars - 6/24/2008
FHWA is now making podcasts available for the monthly Talking Freight seminars. MP3 audio files will be available for the seminars within two weeks following...

Webinar Series - Integrated Corridor Management Initiative: Showcasing the ICM Pioneer Sites - 6/24/2008
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) invites you to attend a series of webinars showcasing the eight Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Pioneer...

Freight Analysis Framework 2007 Provisional Estimates Now Available - 6/23/2008
The 2007 Provisional Commodity Origin-Destination Data and Documentation are now available on the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) web site. The FAF is...

New Publication: Freight Benefit/Cost Study: Phase III - Analysis of Regional Benefits of Highway-Freight Improvements - 6/18/2008
The Freight Benefit/Cost Study is a multi-year effort originating in the Federal Highway Administration, Office of Freight Management and Operations,...

Article: Making the Case for Freight Investments - 6/16/2008
A new model to capture the additive costs and benefits could help prioritize highway improvement projects. (FHWA's Public Roads Article May/June 2008...

Request for Proposals for Phase 3 of the Clarus Regional Demonstration - 6/6/2008
The Request for Proposals for Phase 3 of the Clarus Regional Demonstration has just been posted on the FedBizOpps Web site. The objective of this project...

Release of the Best of Public Safety and Emergency Transportation Operations CD - 6/2/2008
FHWA Office of Operations is pleased to announce the release of "The Best of Public Safety and Emergency Transportation Operations" CD, produced through...

Article: National Work Zone Awareness Week 2008: Slow for the Cone Zone - 5/30/2008
Drivers were reminded to "Slow for the Cone Zone" as State transportation departments, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Traffic Safety...

Article: A Peer-to-Peer Approach to Improving Work Zone Safety and Mobility - 5/30/2008
State or local transportation agencies looking for assistance in improving work zone safety and mobility can now turn to the Federal Highway Administration's...

New Publication: Interim Guidebook on Management & Operations (M&O) - 5/16/2008
This interim guidebook document showcases opportunities to utilize an objectives driven, performance-based approach to enhance the quality of M&O in the...

New Publication: Interim Guidebook on Congestion Management Process (CMP) - 5/16/2008
This interim guidebook document showcases opportunities to utilize an objectives driven, performance-based approach to enhance the quality of CMP. This...

Search Operations: Home About Operations Program Directory Program Areas Regulation/Policy Publications Speeches Press Room Links Subject Index Feedback	Operations News News Archive Federal Register Notice, October 24, 2008 - Projects of National and Regional Significance Evaluation and Rating - 10/29/2008 Federal Register Notice, October 24, 2008 - Projects of National and Regional Significance Evaluation and Rating: ACTION: Final rule. The Projects of... Localized Bottleneck Reduction Summary of 2008 Workshop Series - 10/16/2008 Three Localized Bottleneck Reduction workshops were held in 2008 to bring together state and local transportation agency representatives to discuss programs... Talking Freight Seminar on November 19, 2008: Freight and Land Use - 10/15/2008 Freight transportation planning, and its associated land use impacts, is a critical planning issue. Modern freight standards are increasingly leading... Article: Gearing Up for SafeTrip-21 - 10/15/2008 USDOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration is promoting technology solutions for improving transportation safety and reducing congestion.... Federal Register Notice, September 16, 2008 - Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Year 2009 - 9/16/2008 The Value Pricing Pilot Program was reauthorized under SAFETEA-LU as an experimental program aimed at learning more about the potential of different pricing... New Publication: "Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Summary Report" Now Available - 9/10/2008 This report describes the results of a study to assess the effectiveness of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in work zones. ITS in work zones... New Publication: Literature Search for Federal Highway Administration - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 9/8/2008 This report was prepared to document a literature search to assess what is currently known about the management of evacuations and transportation management... FHWA's Tool for Rush-Hour User Charge Evaluation (TRUCE) Revised - 9/5/2008 TRUCE provides estimates of revenues that may be generated from freeway congestion pricing in metropolitan areas. Version 3.0 is now available. ITS/Operations Resource Guide 2008 Now Available - 9/5/2008 The U.S. Department of Transportation ITS/Operations Resource Guide 2008 is now available. The guide is a compilation of over 500 documents, videos, websites,... New Publication: Technical Memorandum for Federal Highway Administration on Case Studies - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 9/3/2008 The intent of the case studies is to identify commonalities and unique distinctions among the cross-section of incidents to identify successes, lessons... FHWA MUTCD Team Member Fred N. Ranck Receives Edmund R. Ricker Traffic Safety Award from ITE - 8/22/2008 The FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Team member and "safety hound" Fred N. Ranck received the 2008 Institute of Transportation... ATRI & FHWA Receive ITE Award for Technology Research Innovation - 8/22/2008 The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) awarded its annual 2008 ITS Management & Operations Award jointly to the American Transportation Research... Upcoming Webinar on High Visibility Garments Regulation - 8/21/2008 On September 4, 2008, the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse will hold a webinar on the new FHWA Worker Visibility regulation that takes... Recordings and Presentations from ICM Pioneer Site Webinars Now Available! - 8/13/2008 The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) held three webinars in July 2008 showcasing the eight Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Pioneer Sites... Federal-Aid Highway Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - 8/13/2008 On August 12, the Office of Transportation Management issued the "Federal-Aid Highway Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes," which supersedes... New Publication: Interview and Survey Results: Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 8/13/2008 The purpose of this report is to document emergency evacuation plans and practices employed by transportation management organizations in several large... Interim Approval for Optional Use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons - 8/12/2008 On July 16, 2008, the FHWA issued an Interim Approval for the Optional Use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) as warning beacons supplementing... New Publication: Operational Concept - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - 8/12/2008 The purpose of this document is to outline a concept of operations for transportation management during a no-notice emergency evacuation. This report... Two of Nation's Busiest Interstates Will Get $11 Million for Truck Parking Innovations - 7/14/2008 Two of the nation's busiest interstates will receive $11 million, more than $5 million each, in federal support for innovative strategies to reduce the... Video and Presentation Now Available from Webinar on Understanding the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule (Subpart K) - 7/11/2008 On December 5, 2007 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule on regulations concerning the use and payment of uniformed law enforcement... Register your interest now to attend the FHWA/FTA Summer 2008 Workshop Series on Advancing Management and Operations (M&O) and the Congestion Management Process (CMP) in Metropolitan Transportation Planning - 7/3/2008 The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration are teaming up to hold 6 regional workshops across the U.S. to advance the integration... New Publication: Strategies for Improving Safety at Toll Collection Facilities - 6/27/2008 This report is the result of an effort to gather information on specific safety strategies directly from those who operate and who work in and around... Podcasts Now Available for Talking Freight Seminars - 6/24/2008 FHWA is now making podcasts available for the monthly Talking Freight seminars. MP3 audio files will be available for the seminars within two weeks following... Webinar Series - Integrated Corridor Management Initiative: Showcasing the ICM Pioneer Sites - 6/24/2008 The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) invites you to attend a series of webinars showcasing the eight Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Pioneer... Freight Analysis Framework 2007 Provisional Estimates Now Available - 6/23/2008 The 2007 Provisional Commodity Origin-Destination Data and Documentation are now available on the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) web site. The FAF is... New Publication: Freight Benefit/Cost Study: Phase III - Analysis of Regional Benefits of Highway-Freight Improvements - 6/18/2008 The Freight Benefit/Cost Study is a multi-year effort originating in the Federal Highway Administration, Office of Freight Management and Operations,... Article: Making the Case for Freight Investments - 6/16/2008 A new model to capture the additive costs and benefits could help prioritize highway improvement projects. (FHWA's Public Roads Article May/June 2008... Request for Proposals for Phase 3 of the Clarus Regional Demonstration - 6/6/2008 The Request for Proposals for Phase 3 of the Clarus Regional Demonstration has just been posted on the FedBizOpps Web site. The objective of this project... Release of the Best of Public Safety and Emergency Transportation Operations CD - 6/2/2008 FHWA Office of Operations is pleased to announce the release of "The Best of Public Safety and Emergency Transportation Operations" CD, produced through... Article: National Work Zone Awareness Week 2008: Slow for the Cone Zone - 5/30/2008 Drivers were reminded to "Slow for the Cone Zone" as State transportation departments, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Traffic Safety... Article: A Peer-to-Peer Approach to Improving Work Zone Safety and Mobility - 5/30/2008 State or local transportation agencies looking for assistance in improving work zone safety and mobility can now turn to the Federal Highway Administration's... New Publication: Interim Guidebook on Management & Operations (M&O) - 5/16/2008 This interim guidebook document showcases opportunities to utilize an objectives driven, performance-based approach to enhance the quality of M&O in the... New Publication: Interim Guidebook on Congestion Management Process (CMP) - 5/16/2008 This interim guidebook document showcases opportunities to utilize an objectives driven, performance-based approach to enhance the quality of CMP. This...
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