摘要: |
As many government agencies are rocked by furloughs and the possibility of becoming victims of the budget-cutter's axe, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), bolstered by broad bipartisan congressional support, is confidently mapping out a strategic road map for the next 25 years. FHWA Administrator Rodney Slater ascribes the enduring success of FHWA as a vigilant and visionary agency to the commitment to core values: mobility, partnerships, and continuous improvement in the quality of personnel and technology. FHWA recently completed the Strategic Highway Research Program, the most ambitious highway research program in 30 years that resulted in many practical, real-world products that advance the technological mastery of the variables that challenge road and bridge builders and operators. In mapping out a plan for the future, FHWA must take into consideration a number of variables that will affect America's transportation needs in the coming years: a growing population, continued growth in large metropolitan areas, energy and environmental concerns, economic considerations, and innovative technologies. |