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Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Report: FORM FHWA-1391

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Construction contractors who perform work on Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) assisted contracts are required to report annually on the composition of their workforce by race, gender, and job category pursuant to Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part, 230, Subpart A, Section 230.121. This reporting requirement is included in federal-aid contract provisions and … Read more Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Report: FORM FHWA-1391

Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) Webinar

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Pedestrians account for over 17.5 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and the majority of these deaths occur at uncontrolled crossing locations such as mid-block or un-signalized intersections. These are among the most common locations for pedestrian fatalities generally because of inadequate pedestrian crossing facilities and insufficient or inconvenient crossing opportunities, all of which create barriers to safe, convenient, and complete … Read more Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) Webinar

Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Webinars by FHWA

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Traffic Incident Management (TIM) is the planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary processes used to detect, respond, and clear traffic incidents as quickly as possible while protecting the safety of on-scene responders and the traveling public. Safe, quick clearance is necessary to minimize the safety hazards at the incident scene. Effective TIM processes can improve responder and … Read more Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Webinars by FHWA

Transportation Conformity, A Basic Guide for State & Local Officials

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated their guide, “Transportation Conformity, A Basic Guide for State & Local Officials.” The purpose of this guide is to help State and local officials understand transportation conformity and how conformity requirements relate to transportation investments in their communities.   It discusses the implications of conformity on metropolitan transportation plans, … Read more Transportation Conformity, A Basic Guide for State & Local Officials

Learn about Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Prefabricated Bridge Element Connections

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Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) can be used to create simple, strong, long-lasting connections needed for successful construction using prefabricated bridge elements (PBEs). Compared to many solutions in current use, UHPC allows for small, simple-to-construct connections that require less volume of field-cast concrete and do not require post-tensioning. The mechanical properties of UHPC also allow for redesign … Read more Learn about Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Prefabricated Bridge Element Connections

FHWA Webinar: Using Small Equipment to Apply Dust Abatement in Remote Areas

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Are you having difficulty reaching remote locations that need dust control treatments? Join the Federal Highway Administration, Center for Local-Aid Support, for a no-cost webinar to learn how a team in Alaska used practical knowledge to bring dust control to remote locations using light weight equipment for the application of dust palliatives in the remote … Read more FHWA Webinar: Using Small Equipment to Apply Dust Abatement in Remote Areas