摘要: |
This report highlights the activities and accomplishments of the Research and Technology (R&T) Program of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) during fiscal year (FY) 1998, October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998. The first R&T Highlights report was published for FY 1993; this report for FY 1998 is the sixth such report. The information for this report was gathered through interviews with key FHWA officials and staff. The report describes the major R&T projects and programs and the progress made in FY 1998 by the following Research & Technology Coordinating Groups; intelligent transportation systems; pavements; structures; highway operations; safety; motor carriers; planning, environment, and real estate services; and policy. Each project is listed according to the FHWA strategic goal that it best advances. The report also briefly describes the management structure of the R&T program. |