United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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Excerpt which focuses on the Autobahn, or the highway system of Germany in the 1920’s and 1930’s, and how it functioned. The autobahn road system later influenced the development of the interstate highway program and its’ functionality.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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Safety Compass Newsletter
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The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Safety Compass newsletter aims to increase highway safety awareness and to provide resources to the highway safety community to help save lives. The newsletter is published three times a year, and includes articles on safety-focused offerings from FHWA, other DOT modes; our State, Local, and Tribal partne
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2023-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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This resource describes the Bragdon Committee and their role in the interstate highway program during the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Details of the committee’s role, recommendations for the program, and economic considerations they determined based on their assessment of the program itself.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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Abstract: Meeting between General Bragdon and President Eisenhower on the development and state on the Interstate Highway program. Opinions on the development of the program and the outcome are presented as well as a reflective perspective of the overall resources used.
2023-06-01
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In anticipation of leaving office as Federal Highway Administrator, Bertram D. Tallamy wrote this article for the January 1961 issue of Highway Highlights magazine. It reflects the progress made during the Eisenhower Administration on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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Overview of President Dwight D. Eisenhower surgery in 1959 and the events leading up to it. The context surrounding his health is highlighted during his presidential term and the presidential campaign which led to his second term.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Details of the 30th anniversary of the National Interstate System in 1986 where celebrations were held nationwide. An article by Ray A. Barnhart about the celebration is included and gives an account of the progress it has had for travelers since the Interstates’ implementation.
In 2008, the FHWA Office of Infrastructure and the FHWA Resource Center developed the initial Quality Assurance (QA) Assessment evaluation tool to address the six QA program elements: agency acceptance, dispute resolution, technician certification/qualification, qualified/accredited laboratories, independent assurance, and contractor quality contro
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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Profile on former Secretary of State Sinclair Weeks where his career is discussed prior to becoming the Secretary of Commerce. His role with the Interstate Highway program, and character is discussed during Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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In 1961, the Bureau of Public Roads issued a summary of what it would take to build "the greatest peacetime public works program in history." Referring to the 41,000-mile Interstate System as it was then designated and its completion date in the early 1970s, the summary offered comparisons that conveyed the size of the job:
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Document on the estimated cost for the Interstate System determined in 1955, and the details surrounding the expenses that would be accumulated. Specifics such as highway mileage, and rural and urban areas costs and design standards.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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Realty Digest
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The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Real Estate Services Newsletter is a resource which is intended to provide right-of-way professionals with the latest best practices, research results, training information, and information on policy and regulatory updates to ensure that Federal, State and local right-of-way program delivery is
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Oral history interview with Frank Turner, Federal Highway Administrator from 1969 to 1972 on his reflection of the interstate system and developments made during his time. Specifically, he discusses the influence autobahns had on the designs of the Interstate.
2023-06-01
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"The Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway was conceived in 1913 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (U.D.C.). In that era, it was common for private organizations to identify a route, give it a name, and promote its use and improvement. In 1912, Carl Fisher had announced his plans for a "coast to coast" rock highway to be called the Lincoln High
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2023-06-01
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Report by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1919 as a Lieutenant Colonel and his experiences traveling on the “Trans-Continental Motor Truck Trip”. Details of his trip includes the efficiency of the vehicle convoy fared traveling cross country, and the difficulties experienced. A succinct overview of the road conditions on the route traveled on are given as
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Traffic incidents can lead to driver distractions and traffic queues that can then result in subsequent or secondary crashes. A secondary crash is defined as a crash that occurs as a result of an original crash either within the crash scene or within the queue or backup in either direction. Programmatic approaches to identify and document the occur
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-05-30
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Collaboration at various levels is crucial to keeping the nation’s transportation industry and economy moving forward. To identify, train, place, and retain qualified individuals into needed roles, it is essential for State departments of transportation to connect with State and local workforce development boards, their respective State departments
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2023-05-24
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Special Issue - Weekly Motor Fuel Report
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The Weekly Gasoline Product Supplied Report offers insight on weekly fluctuation of the gasoline product supply, which is an important part of any analysis of construction trends, materials and operating costs associated with highway repair and construction, and changes in traffic volume. These data come directly from the Energy Information Adminis
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