Articles in this Issue
ProVAL Paves the Way to Smoother Roads
Build smoother roads with the newest version of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Pavement Profile Viewing and Analysis (ProVAL) software. ProVAL 2.7 allows users to view and analyze pavement profiles collected by pavement profile measurement equipment.
Seismic Solutions for Infrastructure on Display at National Conference
On April 18, 1906, what came to be known as the Great Earthquake struck San Francisco, California, resulting in devastating loss of life and property. The 100-year anniversary of that catastrophic event brought nearly 500 attendees from around the world to the city for the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Fifth National Seismic Conference on Bridges and Highways.
Road Safety Audits: A Proactive Strategy for Making Your Roads Safer
Take the proactive, cost-saving approach to improving roadway safety by implementing road safety audits (RSA). An RSA is the formal safety performance examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent multidisciplinary team.
A New Approach to Monitoring Bridge Substructure Health
Better data resulting in better bridge management is the goal of a new Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) field project under way at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge construction site outside of Washington, DC.
Highways for LIFE Extends Deadline for 2007 Project Applications
The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Highways for LIFE (HfL) program has extended the deadline for submission of fiscal year (FY) 2007 demonstration construction project applications to January 30, 2007.
Excellence in Utilities Awards 2007
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is accepting nominations now for its 2007 Excellence in Utilities Awards Program. The awards will honor highway agencies and contractors in the categories of Innovation, Leadership, Relocation, Project Management, Value Engineering, Incentive for Utility Relocation, and Outstanding Individual Contributors.
Insert: Excellence in Highway Design 2006
From urban roadways that celebrate the communities around them to stunning modern structures, the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Excellence in Highway Design Awards Program recognizes the best in today's roadway design.
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