More and more, transportation system operators are seeing the benefits of strengthening links between planning and operations. A critical element in improving transportation decision-making and the effectiveness of transportation systems related to operations and planning is through the use of analysis tools. The use of the term “Tools” in this con
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More and more, transportation system operators are seeing the benefi ts of strengthening links betweenplanning and operations. A critical element in improving transportation decision-making and the effectivenessof transportation systems related to operations and planning is through the use of analysis tools and methods.This brochure is one in a ser
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More and more, transportation system operators are seeing the benefits of strengthening links between planning and operations. A critical element in improving transportation decision-making and the effectiveness of transportation systems related to operations and planning is through the use of analysis tools and methods. This brochure is one in a s
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More and more, transportation system operators are seeing the benefits of strengthening links between planning and operations. A critical element in improving transportation decision-making and the effectiveness of transportation systems related to operations and planning is through the use of analysis tools and methods. This brochure is one in a s
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More and more, transportation system operators are seeing the benefits of strengthening links between planning and operations. A critical element in improving transportation decision-making and the effectiveness of transportation systems related to operations and planning is through the use of analysis tools and methods. This brochure is one in a s
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This Primer is a tool to help State and local practitioners, transportation planners, and decision-makers identify, select, and use safety performance measures as a part of the transportation planning process. The Primer draws from current literature, professional experience, and State DOT and MPO practice. Key elements of the Primer include: a def
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2009-09-01
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Focus: Accelerating Infrastructure Innovations
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Focus (ISSN 1060-6637), which is published monthly by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), covers the implementation of innovative technologies in all areas of infrastructure. Its primary mission is twofold: (1) to serve the providers of highway infrastructure with innovations and support to improve the qua
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Reactive Solutions is a quarterly newsletter developed under FHWA's ASR Development and Deployment Program. Reactive Solutions will share developments of the Program, share what other States and agencies are doing to address ASR, and provide tools and information for readers to address ASR.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2009-09-01
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Utilization of the new exclusive truck lane facility by LCVs largely depends on the degree to which the carriers or shippers choose to move by LCV instead of their current form of transport – either semi-trailer truck or rail. This section estimates the potential shift of freight to LCVs on the new facility from the current and future populations o
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Learning in Progress, NHI's quarterly newsletter, provides updates on new course launches, upcoming Web conference seminars, training programs and events, and NHI policy changes.
2009-09-01
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National Household Travel Survey (NHTS)
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The preliminary 2008 NHTS shows a number of important changes in the U.S. household-based vehicle fleet. The NHTS collects detailed information on household vehicle ownership, including the type of vehicles, model year, odometer reading, and daily use characteristics.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2009-09-01
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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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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations
2009-09-01
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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.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) hosted a Peer Exchange of its Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) on September 23-25, 2009. NDOT is updating their State HSIP Manual and initiated a peer exchange to share information and experiences related to State HSIPs. Specifically, NDOT identified three areas that were critical to the advan
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) organized a pooled fund study of 26 States to evaluate low-cost safety strategies as part of its strategic highway safety effort. One of the strategies chosen to be evaluated for this study was improving curve delineation.Geometric, traffic, and crash data were obtained at 89 treated curves in Connecticut a
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“Retroreflectivity” describes how light is reflected from a surface and returned to its original source (“retro”-reflector). Traffic signs are made with retroreflective sheeting materials to increase their visibility at night. Maintaining traffic sign retroreflectivity is important to promoting nighttime traffic safety. This document was developed
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This study evaluates fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) dowel bars as load transferring devices in jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) under HS25 static and fatigue loads and compares their response with JPCP consisting of steel dowels. Along with laboratory and field evaluations of JPCP with FRP and steel dowels, analytical modeling of dowel respon
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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.
This circular provides a comprehensive and practical guide for the design of storm drainage systems associated with transportation facilities. Design guidance is provided for the design of storm drainage systems which collect, convey, and discharge stormwater flowing within and along the highway right-of-way. Methods and procedures are given for th
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