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Roadway Design

Transportation Engineering: The Many Paths to a Career as a Roadway Designer

"How do you become a transportation engineer?" People I meet frequently ask this question when they learn I design roadways. "What, exactly, is involved in being a transportation engineer?" This...

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Roadway Design

Work Zone Safety

Work zone safety is not dependent on any one person. It is the combined effort of us all. It starts with elected officials influencing policies, including vehicle safety requirements, and...

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Roadway Design

Improving Road Safety with Roundabouts

Contrary to intuition, roundabouts are a remarkably safe intersection design that effectively safeguards drivers and pedestrians. Not surprisingly, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...