Memories of 499
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2023-06-01
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Mertz, W. L. (2023). Memories of 499. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68650
Mertz, William L.. Memories of 499. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68650.
Mertz, William L. Memories of 499. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68650.
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Abstract:Lee Mertz reflection working at the headquarters of the Regional Highway Planning Committee, and the operations that they conducted during his time there. He discusses workplace technological improvements such as using computers, the projects and programs administered by the office, and several of his peers and the impact they had for the entire agency.
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Mertz, W. L. (2023). Memories of 499. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68650
Mertz, William L.. Memories of 499. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68650.
Mertz, William L. Memories of 499. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68650.
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