September/October 2004
ARTICLES:
Taking the High Road
by Christina Slattery and Steve Jacobitz
Two States share different approaches to protecting historic and cultural resources along America's highways.
The Space Between
by Dana Alexander Nolfe
An innovative infill project helped the Rhode Island DOT replace an aging bridge while preserving part of the original structure as a bike and pedestrian route.
Designing Tomorrow's Pavements
by John D'Angelo, Suneel Vanikar, and Katherine Petros
The new guide and software may become the national approach for creating and rehabilitating roadway surfaces.
Learning from the 2003 Blackout
by Allan J. DeBlasio, Terrance J. Regan, Margaret E. Zirker, Kristin Lovejoy, and Kate Fichter
Massive power outages offer multiple lessons on how to position the transportation system for optimal performance during disasters.
Rustic Pavements
by Michael P. Dallaire and Scott A. Saunders
Synthetic binders could help designers create more aesthetically pleasing roadways.
I-95 Shutdown—Coordinating Transportation and Emergency Response
by David Buck, Breck Jeffers, and Alvin Marquess
Emergency planning, unified command, and communication are key to managing a high-profile crash on I–95 near Baltimore, MD.
Traffic Safety Information Systems
by Michael S. Griffith and Barbara Hilger DeLucia
An international scan aimed to find strategies for improving safety data.
Preventing Corrosion in Steel Bridges
by Shuang-Ling Chong
FHWA researchers evaluate the accuracy and reliability of three chloride test kits to determine their performance and accuracy.
The Uncertainty of Forecasts
by John S. Miller
When it comes to forecasting transportation demand over long time horizons, this author contends that some trends are more reliable than others.
Testing Truncated Domes
by Mark Chandler
Accessibility guidelines for the disabled require detectable warnings on all curb ramps. Here's how some States are getting
the job done right.