United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Discussion on the naming of the interstate system in 1944. Discussion covered proposed names, sections of the United States under the Interregional Interstate System, and the history of the project itself.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2017-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Design standards for the construction of interstates in 1944. Contains set standards preferred for urban interstates and provides specifications for parts of the interstate such as elevation, shoulder measurement, overpasses, direct interchanges, grades, etc.
2017-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Document detailing the role and influence that the development and planning of cities will have overall on the nation’s economy. This was due to the growth of cities in the 1930’s and as a result, economic analysis of this change was needed to understand the future trends to commerce and how the Federal government can assist with social programs. T
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2017-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Urban design principals in relation to the construction of the interstate within city areas. Attention to transportation efficiency, traffic foci and terminals, and connection to city approach routes are discussed in the document. Content was part of the larger document “Principles of Route Selection in Cities”.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2017-06-01
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FHWA Highway History Website Articles
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Legislation to officially rename a stretch of highway after former president Dwight D. Eisenhower inn recognition of the Interstate System and achievements made during his presidency. Information on the process of the introduction of the proposed law, and the attempts made by congress to move it forward and to be voted on.
To explore how State departments of transportation (DOTs) evaluate geospatial tool applications and services within their own agencies, particularly their experiences using capability maturity models (CMMs) such as the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) geospatial information system (GIS) CMM, the Federal Highway Administrat
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To explore how State DOTs evaluate geospatial tool applications and services within their own agencies, particularly their experiences using capability maturity models (CMMS) such as the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) geospatial information system (GIS) CMM, FHWA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe Nati
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To explore how State DOTs evaluate geospatial tool applications and services within their own agencies, particularly their experiences using capability maturity models (CMMS) such as the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) geospatial information system (GIS) CMM, FHWA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe Nati
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2017-06-01
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Traffic Volume Trends is a monthly report based on hourly traffic count data reported by the States. These data are collected at approximately 5,000 continuous traffic counting locations nationwide and are used to estimate the percent change in traffic for the current month compared with the same month in the previous year. Estimates are re-adjuste
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) undertook a Global Benchmarking Program (GBP) study in 2015 to learn how transportation agencies in other countries are adapting their roadway infrastructure to severe weather events and changes in climate and to identify innovative and best practices to help advance the development and implementation of re
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This paper highlights some key tax-related principles of public-private partnership (P3) structures in the U.S. for both public and private sector participants. The report focuses on key considerations for the public sector at different levels of government and different types of private sector entities. Such key considerations include the distinct
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This discussion paper explores the issues associated with compiling information on major surface transportation projects in a publicly accessible online information source or database to assist in establishing benchmarks on projects delivered conventionally and through Public-Private Partnerships (P3s). Information on projects delivered conventiona
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Today more than ever, government decision makers are required to optimize limited resources while responding to ever-increasing demands for improved performance and new technology. These competing demands create close scrutiny of new technology investments, such as the use of 3D engineered models. Additionally, these demands create a unique opportu
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This guide provides an overview of different types of 3D engineered models for bridges and highway structures and how they can be applied across the asset lifecycle. Some specific uses explored in this guide include creating models to increase efficiency by generating more accurate plans, schedules, and estimates, and the secondary uses that emerge
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Megaregions are networks of metropolitan areas that share economic, environmental, and cultural features, as well as infrastructure and geographic connections. Since its inception in the 1960s, the concept of the megaregion has been gradually transitioning from planning theory into planning practice. This effort used a literature review, a scan of
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2017-06-01
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On a monthly basis, each State is required to report to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the amount of gallons taxed by that state. This data is analyzed and compiled by FHWA staff. The data on the amount of on-highway fuel use for each State is then used to attribute federal revenue to each State. Yearly, the FHWA, Office of Policy, prov
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Measurement of non-SOV travel in specific urbanized areas. This may include travel via carpool, van, public transportation, commuter rail, walking, or bicycling as well as telecommuting. Read the final rule in the Federal Register [82 FR 5970 (January 18, 2017)]. Initially, the rule applies to urbanized areas of more than 1 million people that are
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Assessment of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program through measurement of total emissions reduction of on-road mobile source emissions. Read the final rule in the Federal Register [82 FR 5970 (January 18, 2017)]. State DOTs whose geographic boundaries include any part of a nonattainment or maintenance area for ozone,
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Measurement of annual hours of peak hour excessive delay per capita. Read the final rule in the Federal Register [82 FR 5970 (January 18, 2017)]. Initially, the rule applies to urbanized areas of more than 1 million people that are also in nonattainment or maintenance areas for ozone, carbon monoxide or particulate matter. In the second performance
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