Book Description

This report highlights the Federal Highway Administration's 1994 Research and Technology (R & T) Program and covers research under way, and working with customers to use R & T advances for transportation improvements. It discusses the new approach to R & T, emphasizing staff, reaching out to the private sector for solutions, participating in national and international forums, reshaping the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program, and training and educating customers. The report also features R & T on the following: Intelligent Transportation Systems and cutting-edge technologies and products; structures, pavements, and materials; teaming and sharing with national and international partners and technology sharing; safety for the driver and safety tomorrow; creating tools that work, facilitating change, and improving efficiency and productivity; and conserving by improving air quality and minimizing impact.