The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published in the Federal Register (82 FR 5886) a final rule establishing performance measures for State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to use in managing pavement and bridge performance on the National Highway System (NHS). The National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Pavement Condition for
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Measurement of travel time reliability on the Interstate and nonInterstate National Highway System (NHS). Read the final rule in the Federal Register [82 FR 5970 (January 18, 2017)].
Measurement of travel time reliability on the Interstate System (Truck Travel Time Reliability (TTTR) Index). Read the final rule in the Federal Register [82 FR 5970 (January 18, 2017)].
This report profiles the next generation of scenario planning for transportation practitioners. It provides a summary of the history, key benefits and driving issues that warrant a scenario-based approach. It includes a framework for scoping a scenario planning process tailored to specific issues and local agency capacity. It also illustrates the d
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United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
2017-06-01
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This digest shares the latest information from a range of Federal and non-Federal sources, addressing transportation and its relationship to the human environment. Through this information exchange, FHWA hopes to foster dialogue at all levels and continue to further the state of the practice on these important topics in support of safety; infrastru
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As the Nation moves into a future of increased automated traffic technologies, transportation managers will need new tools to monitor traffic and control flow. Effective traffic management will require sensing and monitoring systems that provide information at the level of individual vehicles. Because of this, the Federal Highway Administration (FH
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Adequate and uniform compaction of road materials, such as soils, aggregate bases, or asphalt pavement materials, is one of the most important requirements in roadway construction. It is indispensable to strive for high quality of compaction to ensure long-lasting performance. Intelligent Compaction (IC), which uses modern vibratory rollers equippe
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Intelligent Compaction Measurement Value (ICMV) is a generic term for accelerometer-based measurement system instrumented on vibratory rollers as a key components of intelligent compaction systems. ICMV is based on the acceleration signals that represent the rebound force from the compacted materials to the roller drums. ICMV are in different forms
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring a Technical Assistance (TA) program to support states in applying Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) to challenges they face in the transportation sector. FHWA is also inviting states that have completed a CSS process to join a virtual peer exchange where they can share information and lessons
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This document summarizes the first year of activities by members of the National Coalition on Truck Parking. The Coalition was established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and several stakeholder organizations representing the trucking industry, commercial vehicle safety officials, State Departments of Transportation, and the truck
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State Transportation Innovation Councils (STICs) use different approaches to selecting, deploying, communicating, and institutionalizing innovations within each State. Sharing these different approaches and learning what others are doing is the heart of the National STIC Network. This document highlights several shared best practices, along with de
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Successes in Stewardship is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) bimonthly newsletter highlighting current best practices in stewardship and environmental review from around the country.
Every Day Counts (EDC) is a Federal Highway Administration program to advance a culture of innovation in the transportation community in partnership with public and private stakeholders. Through this State-based effort, FHWA coordinates rapid deployment of proven strategies and technologies to shorten the project delivery process, enhance roadway s
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations
2017-06-01
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The Urban Congestion Report (UCR) is produced on a quarterly basis and characterizes the most recent traffic congestion and reliability trends at the national and city level. Each quarterly UCR compares data from the most recent three months to the same three months in the previous year.
United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
2017-05-30
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For analysis of Activity Categories C, D, and E, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Noise Regulation (23 CFR 772) states that ‘Each highway agency shall adopt a standard practice […] that is consistent and uniformly applied statewide.’. FHWA Guidance further states that ‘the highway agency should develop a method to evaluate the number of
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United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
2017-05-30
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This Fact Sheet is intended to provide basic information regarding the calculation (Step 1) and placement (Step 2) of Non-Residential Receptors (NRRs) using the Usage-based Methodology.
United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
2017-05-30
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This Fact Sheet is intended to provide basic information regarding the calculation (Step 1) and placement (Step 2) of Non-Residential Receptors (NRRs) using the Lot Size-based Methodology.
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