Freight bottlenecks are an increasing problem today because they delay large numbers of truck freight shipments. They will become increasingly problematic in the future as the U.S. economy grows and generates more demand for truck freight shipments. If the U.S. economy grows at a conservative annual rate of 2.5 to 3 percent over the next 20 years, domestic freight tonnage will almost double and the volume of freight moving through the largest international gateways may triple or quadruple. Without new strategies to increase capacity, congestion at highway freight bottlenecks may impose an...

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state and local transportation agencies are working hard to deliver projects more quickly and efficiently, and for less cost. Many state departments of transportation (DOT) and local transportation planning organizations have developed innovative programs to help them achieve these goals. Several of these programs focus on streamlining compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and improving historic resource stewardship, through the early consideration of historic preservation factors in planning and early project...

In May 1992, a 50 year Implementing Arrangement between the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the Ministry of Construction of Japan on Highway Science and Technology was sign in Tokyo by Dr. T. Larson, FHWA Administrator and Dr. H. Mitani, Vice Minister of Construction for Engineering Affairs, MOC.

Discussion of climate change is becoming more common in transportation planning documents. Many DOTs and MPOs are recognizing the role that transportation policies and investments play in contributing to climate change and conversely, the potential impact of climate change on transportation systems.

This interim report to Congress summarizes the progress and initial results of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) and the four pilot communities' participation in the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) from its inception through May 2007. Section 1807 of the Safe, Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), P.L. 109-59, established the NTPP in August 2005. Over the span of 4 years, the legislation provides $25 million in contract authority for each of the NTPP's four pilot communities (Columbia, Missouri; Marin County,...

This guide discusses the basic provisions of the conformity process, including the following: (1) A description of actions subject to conformity; (2) Frequency of conformity determinations; (3) Key components of a conformity determination; (4) Consequences of a failure to make a conformity determination; and (5) Roles and responsibilities of public agency staff, management, policy officials, and decision makers in the conformity process.

This report was one of a series of Pedestrian safety synthesis reports prepared for the Federal Highway administration (FHWA) to document pedestrian safety in other countries. This is a review of recent research on pedestrian safety carried out in the United Kingdom. A comprehensive list of references is provided. The report covers many types of pedestrian facilities, the UK pedestrian safety record, as well as some education and enforcement matters. The report cites an access document with adequate references to allow further investigation of specific areas, and some commentary on research...