John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
2020-10-01
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The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Geographic Information System (GIS) in Transportation program sponsored a virtual peer exchange on October 20, 2020 to bring together practitioners of GIS applications to discuss and learn about how State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are using data and data dashboards to support agency operations
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United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
2020-10-01
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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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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations
2020-10-01
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The Weather-Responsive Management Strategies (WRMS) initiative under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Every Day Counts—Round 5 (EDC-5) program promotes the use of road weather data from mobile and connected vehicle (CV) technologies to support traffic and maintenance management strategies during inclement weather. The goal is to improve sa
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This report shares how State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are using their long-range statewide transportation plans, metropolitan transportation plans, statewide transportation improvement programs, and transportation improvement programs to: integrate performance-based plans and processes; eva
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The past few years have seen a steady increase in automation in America’s cars. Many modern vehicles include partial automation technologies, such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. A small, select number of fully automated vehicles are in pilot use, and in the future that number will grow, bringing with it numerous benefits, inclu
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Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles with a population of roughly 91,000 people. The city is a leader in sustainable mobility, having been the first in Los Angeles County to launch a municipally-owned and operated bicycle share system in 2015, called Breeze Bike Share. Shared micromobility devices such as bicycles, electric b
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2020-09-27
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The Weekly Traffic Volume Report estimates the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for interstate highways and how the total travel measured by VMT compares with travel that occurred in the same week of the previous year. The VMT is further split into passenger vehicle and truck components. The information gives new insights into the effect on traffic by
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People crossing the street need to be seen by drivers to cross safely. Students will discover how drivers of different sized vehicles may see people outside the vehicle. Students will learn about raised crosswalks and how they can make drivers slow down and make people more prominent in the driver’s field of vision.
Vehicle speed is an important factor of roadway safety. Students will explore how speed is related to the design of a street and learn that travel speed is a decision made by drivers. Students will discover how a driver’s ability to stop is related to human biology and principles of physics and how this translates into the distance needed for a dri
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For people to safely walk across the street, it must be easy for drivers to see them. Students will discover what makes it difficult for drivers to see people crossing the street and how to change the street to make it safer.
Discover the importance of a well-connected transportation network and learn about designs that can create safe crossings for people walking. Creating and improving neighborhood networks with street and trail crossings will show students how we can be intentional about improving access to destinations for all people.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2020-09-25
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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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This set of five lessons is generally relevant for students in grades K through 8. The lessons can be taught during the school day or as part of an extracurricular activity. The time needed for the lessons ranges from 20 minutes to two hours. The lessons are intended to be taught by someone with experience in the transportation field or a related f
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Policy & Guidance Center
2020-09-25
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This guidance replaces prior guidance issued May 4, 2015 on Projects of Division Interest and Projects of Corporate Interest. The purpose of this guidance is to describe the new approach for identifying, monitoring, and reporting on the division office’s risk-based project involvement. Risk-based project involvement addresses program and project-le
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A safe way to cross the street is important for people walking between different places in a neighborhood. The longer it takes someone to cross the road, there is a greater chance for them to be struck by a driver. Participants will discover strategies that can make shorter crossings that improve safety for people walking.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2020-09-22
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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 Highway Policy Information
2020-09-20
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The Weekly Traffic Volume Report estimates the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for interstate highways and how the total travel measured by VMT compares with travel that occurred in the same week of the previous year. The VMT is further split into passenger vehicle and truck components. The information gives new insights into the effect on traffic by
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2020-09-18
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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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According to analyses by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), connected vehicle innovations could reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities by 50 percent. There are places and times, however, where there will be a need to supplement connected vehicle systems - for example, in rural areas where there may not be enough traffic f
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State Departments of Transportation (DOT) use chemical modifiers to improve the durability and longevity of asphalt roads and pavements and reduce costs. However, in some cases with new materials, it can be hard to gauge when, how, or why different modifiers work. With support from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Exploratory Advanced Re
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