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This video will tell you a bit about NHI. To learn more, check out our website at https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/home.aspx
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The National Highway System, which includes the Eisenhower Interstate System, comprises only 5 percent of the nation’s total road miles but carries over HALF of the nation’s traffic each day. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2018/
This video presents an overview of FHWA's Advanced Sensing Technology (FAST) Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Laboratory and its capabilities. https://youtu.be/-qMcJkAzNp8
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This video presents an overview of the FAST NDE Laboratory capabilities. It covers an array of tools, sensing technologies, and evaluation techniques current...
Proven, underused techniques highlighted in the Every Day Counts #innovation “Advanced Geotechnical Methods in Exploration” (A-GaME) help agencies save millions of dollars and prevent project delays. Learn more in this EDC outtake video https://youtu.be/n3p8GexA1AQ #FHWA_EDC
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FHWA’s National Highway Institute (NHI) recently released new training videos on its YouTube channel. Click here and subscribe: https://bit.ly/FHWA_NHI_YT
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the Interstate System, from new construction of highways, bridges and tunnels; to maintenance and preservation. Innovation is paramount. From new types of pavements, to new streamlined bridge construction technologies, the FHWA cond...
FHWA’s new round of Every Day Counts focuses on the power of people in transportation, new applications of products to save money, and new processes to save time. Learn how the innovations can benefit your highway agency in this video: https://youtu.be/_uKKZpTv3bQ #FHWA_EDC
Iowa DOT deployed the Every Day Counts innovation “Virtual Public Involvement” by developing a platform to expand citizen input on transportation projects and improve project decisionmaking. The tool is now available to other highway agencies. https://bit.ly/3l4Ce4E #FHWA_EDC
FHWA’s new round of Every Day Counts focuses on the power of people in transportation, new applications of products to save money, and new processes to save time. Learn how the innovations can benefit your highway agency in this video: https://youtu.be/_uKKZpTv3bQ #FHWA_EDC
Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC), is a State-based program to rapidly deploy processes and technologies to boost the safety and effici...
Take a STEP forward and enhance pedestrian safety.
Join Nicole Nason, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, as she shares information on life-saving countermeasures to improve pedestrian safety. https://youtu.be/WFj0ID8itLs
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Join Nicole Nason, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, as she shares information on life-saving countermeasures to improve pedestrian safety.
More pedestrians are struck and killed during darker evening hours. For more information on the Safety Data Initiative (SDI), visit https://www.transportation.gov/content/safety-data-initiative #SafetyDataInitiative #PedestrianSafetyMonth
Pedestrian crossings are a serious safety challenge, particularly at night, at midblock locations, and for senior citizens. “STEP UP” and improve crossing safety with FHWA’s portfolio of ped safety resources.
https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/step/step_up_campaign/ #PedestrianSafety
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An association industry relations director discusses collaboration with the FHWA Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HCWP). He considers hiring challenges facing the highway construction workforce and how the HCWP addresses these concerns https://bit.ly/3gPT2Ja #RoadsToYourFuture
Jason Koss, Director of Industry Relations with Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania discusses the unique challenges facing the highway construct...
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am local time Sunday, November 1st.
More than half of traffic fatalities occur at night, although only about one-quarter of travel occurs after dark.
https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812826
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Walking at night does not have to be deadly.
Join Nicole Nason, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, as she discusses pedestrian safety at night.
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Join Nicole Nason, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, as she discusses pedestrian safety at night.
The Every Day Counts initiative “Advanced Geotechnical Methods in Exploration” promotes technologies to help agencies recognize geotechnical conditions early to improve designs and ensure safe, well-performing, and cost-effective projects. https://youtu.be/-HXp9hbGfeg #FHWA_EDC
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Don’t be in the dark when it comes to pedestrian safety. Learn about four approaches to improving pedestrian visibility and safety at crossings in the dark in FHWA’s crosswalk visibility enhancements virtual storyboard. https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/step/step_videos/crosswalk_visibility_enhancements_storyboard/ #PedestrianSafety
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Interested in Pedestrian Safety? Take a “stroll” through our virtual ped safety exhibit booth and browse videos, web links, and publications with info to make your roads safer for pedestrians.https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/pedestrian_safety_virtual_booth/FHWA-SA-20-054.pdf #PedestrianSafety
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New Hampshire DOT combined two Every Day Counts innovations, Advanced Geotechnical Methods in Exploration and Unmanned Aerial Systems, to improve condition assessment and stability evaluation of rock slopes. Check out the Innovator newsletter. https://bit.ly/2EidvZI #FHWA_EDC
October is #PedestrianSafetyMonth. Pedestrian refuge islands protect pedestrians from traffic and can reduce crashes by 32%.
https://youtu.be/7T4T-QXN6ks #FHWA_EDC #STEP_EDC
FHWA’s new round of Every Day Counts focuses on the power of people in transportation, new applications of products to save money, and new processes to save time. Learn how the innovations can benefit your highway agency in this video: https://youtu.be/_uKKZpTv3bQ #FHWA_EDC
Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC), is a State-based program to rapidly deploy processes and technologies to boost the safety and effici...
Did you know you can reduce crashes involving pedestrians by as much as 45% by installing raised crosswalks? These low-cost safety improvements decrease driver speeds & increase pedestrian visibility. https://youtu.be/jSVMJ7HALOI
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Raised Crosswalks, one of the Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program countermeasures, can reduce crash risk for pedestrians by slowing traff...
On this day, 1965: President Lyndon Johnson signed the Highway Beautification Act, inspired by his wife Lady Bird Johnson. Read more about Lady Bird Johnson, her legacy, and the Highway Beautification Act: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/08mar/03.cfm
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FHWA today announced the release of $6.5 million in federal funds to seven states and Pawnee Nation to help enhance safety and rebuild infrastructure with cutting-edge innovations that can potentially be replicated nationwide. https://highways.dot.gov/newsroom/us-transportation-secretary-elaine-l-chao-announces-65-million-seven-states-and-pawnee #Infrastructure #Innovation
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An executive director for a workforce group discusses a collaboration with the FHWA Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HCWP). She considers the unique hiring challenges facing the highway construction workforce and how the HCWP addresses these concerns https://bit.ly/3jB4t9y
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Wendi Secrist, Executive Director of the Idaho Workforce Development Council discusses the unique hiring challenges facing the highway construction workforce...
Number of teen drivers fell by 1 percent in 2018, marking the first decrease in four years. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2018/pdf/dl22.pdf
Are you a hydraulics engineer wanting to advance in your career with training? FHWA’s National Highway Institute offers online Hydraulics courses that cover river engineering for highway encroachments, urban drainage design, and more. Visit their website to see these courses: https://bit.ly/NHI_HydraulicsWBT
Using techniques and tools promoted as part of the FHWA Every Day Counts initiative “Advanced Geotechnical Methods in Exploration” or A-GaME, can reduce risk, improve design and construction quality, and accelerate project delivery. http://bit.ly/FHWA_AGaME #FHWA_EDC #innovation
Curious about how to conduct a road safety audit to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists? Check out FHWA’s new Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Audit Guide and Prompt List, which provides a wealth of information on basic safety principles, potential hazards affecting pedestrians and cyclists, and helpful prompt lists to organize your audit.https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/docs/fhwasa20042.pdf
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FHWA’s Mobile Asphalt Technology Center (MATC) supports the responsible use of recycled highway materials in pavement construction in an effort to preserve the natural environment, reduce waste, and provide a cost effective material for constructing highways. Learn more about how reclaimed #asphalt pavement (RAP) can help your program increase sustainability from the FHWA MATC here: https://bit.ly/2VoHx45
Up to 50% of major infrastructure projects experience impacts to schedule or cost due to geotechnical issues. “Advanced Geotechnical Methods in Exploration” (A-GaME) tools help ensure effective site characterization. https://youtu.be/PEThkmATcA4 #FHWA_EDC #innovation
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Are you a transportation professional who manages the operations programs and quality assurance for your organization? in your community? Learn the national requirements for work zone traffic control found in Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices that includes, pedestrian safety issues. As we are in #PedestrianSafetyMonth, learn fundamental work zone concepts at the local, regional and state levels. Register today for FHWA’s online training course, Basic of Work Zone Traffic Control through the National Highway Institute. #PedestrianSafetyMonth https://bit.ly/NHI_134109IWBT
Every Day Counts is a state-based program to rapidly deploy proven innovations to boost safety and efficiency. Round 6 highlights the power of people in transportation and new processes and applications of products to save time and money. https://youtu.be/_uKKZpTv3bQ #FHWA_EDC
Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC), is a State-based program to rapidly deploy processes and technologies to boost the safety and effici...
An association director of training discusses a collaboration with the FHWA Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HCWP). He considers the unique hiring challenges facing the highway construction workforce and how the HCWP addresses these concerns https://bit.ly/31R8ZuL #RoadsToYourFuture
Moses Alvarez, Director of Training for the Colorado Contractors Association discusses the unique hiring challenges facing the highway construction workforce...
October to December are the deadliest months for pedestrians. Explore the pedestrian fatality data here: https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812822 #PedestrianSafetyMonth #SafetyDataInitiative
It’s our birthday. Today in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Department of Transportation Act in the East Wing of the White House, authorizing creation of the USDOT, with FHWA as one of the modal Administrations.
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byday/fhbd1015.htm #TBT
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Named after a prominent African-American inventor and entrepreneur, FHWA’s Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program helps prepare students—particularly women and minorities—in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through curriculum development and other activities related to transportation. https://bit.ly/38LBdI3 #STEM
Did you know? Total #WorkZone fatalities have increased 2 percent from 2016 to 2017. #Orange4Safety #NWZAW https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/resources/facts_stats.htm
It’s EDC Tuesday! Today we shine the Innovation Spotlight on the Every Day Counts round four innovation -- “Using Data to Improve Traffic Incident Management.” #FHWA_EDC
It’s EDC Tuesday! Today we shine the Innovation Spotlight on the Every Day Counts round four innovation -- “Using Data to Improve Traffic Incident Management.” #FHWA_EDC
EDC Tuesday! Nationwide, engineers are putting roads on “diets” transforming them into safer, more efficient roadways. Dongho Chang, an Every Day Counts team member, explains road diets. For more info: http://bit.ly/RoadDiets55 #FHWA_EDC
It’s EDC Tuesday! Data-driven safety analysis is making an impact across the country. 46 states use a DDSA approach. Get details in the latest EDC-3 progress report http://1.usa.gov/1UbWSia and hear from one of our subject matter experts below. #FHWA_EDC
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