TM&E: On second thought   Roads & Bridges January 2010   By Brian G. Papernik, David J. Farkas and Eric C. Mellor, P.E.
Owners can get better projects by allowing contractors to propose alternative technical concepts
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Rock's easy place   Roads & Bridges December 2009   By Paul Schlotfeldt, P.Eng., and Peter Ingraham, P.Eng.
New cut technologies make it simpler, open up design possibilities
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Gaining Powers   Roads & Bridges July 2009   By Doug Eberhart
From local road to state highway to freeway? Locals hope so
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The Looking Glass   Roads & Bridges December 2008   By Eric Humphries
Innovative noise barrier brings variety of design and aesthetic advantages
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Inside the park   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Bill Wilson
Officials score a home run for project built in sensitive valley
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Sharp left turn pike   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Allen Zeyher
Inadequate turning radius was only one of the problems in reconstructing Pa. Rte. 309
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Laying it down   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren
Louisiana DOTD aims to preserve historical road whatever the cost
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Making a connection   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Bill Wilson
Approaches to Wilson Bridge will help relieve congestion while making minimal impact to the environment
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Saluting excellence   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Tara VanTimmeren
AASHTO Award celebrates excellence in innovative management techniques and use of technology
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Continue on 94   Design Innovation August 2008   By Emlynn Grisar and William Mohr, P.E.
WisDOT preps for the largest infrastructure improvement project in state history

Fresh apple   Roads & Bridges March 2008   By Hillary Brown, FAIA Leed A.P.
New York City becomes more responsive to the environment
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Longest running on Broadway?   Roads & Bridges January 2008   By Mark C. Schaefer, P.E., and Dennis Ohlrogge, P.E.
Denver officials hope choice of concrete pays off for years to come

Rediscovered treasure   Roads & Bridges September 2007   By Craig Chambers, P.E.
Community’s involvement in renovation breathes new life into a Chicago neighborhood

Quieting a T-Rex   Roads & Bridges June 2006   By Martin Meyer and Areg Gharabegian Contributing Authors
Denver’s landmark metro road construction project uses an innovative edge to control noise

Do be so sensative   Roads & Bridges September 2005   Arthur Schurr, Contributing Author
Context-sensitive design is a comprehensive strategy that facilitates necessary improvements without environmental or aesthetic sacrifice.

Show white   Roads & Bridges September 2005   Jennifer G. Prokopy, Contributing Author

Care to Share?   Roads & Bridges August 2005   Norman W. Garrick Contributing Author
Shared streets rely on social rather than regulatory controls to govern how all users behave. Where there is a mix of different types of users, this design approach can be very effective.

Omaha's Insurance   Roads & Bridges August 2005   David Meier, P.E. Contributing Author
Without a doubt, detailing the construction phasing and traffic control plan was the toughest task of the final design.

Scratching the Surface   Roads & Bridges August 2005   Kathryn A. Zimmerman, P.E. Angela S. Wolters, P.E. Contributing Authors

Widening the technology   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Noah Wilson Contributing Author
The TMC has at its disposal 31 fiber-optic and dial-up dynamic message signs (DMS), 45 high-technology CCTV cameras, 11 Road Ranger patrols, a severe incident response vehicle and 13 static motorist assistance signs. It also controls 1,325 traffic signals (with emergency vehicle preemption at 298 signalized intersections), as well as 900 school flashers. Those assets enable the TMC to monitor traffic on the major freeways and arterials throughout the county, including I-95, I-595 and I-75. Motorists, though, don’t want to know the specifics; they just want to know that it works.

Biting into a mountain   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Mike Douglas and Gary Williams
the national trend away from new construction to the preservation of the existing highway system is requiring NDOT as well as other highway agencies to seek alternative approaches to pavement preservation that will conserve resources. Recently, NDOT pushed its CIR experience to the limit by requiring a CIR with overlay rehabilitation strategy on Rte. 207, Kingsbury Grade, near Carson City, Nev.

Drive on a Diet   Roads & Bridges July 2004   By Jennifer A. Rosales, P.E., Contributing Author
A road diet entails converting a four-lane undivided roadway to a two-lane roadway plus a two-way left-turn lane.

Community access-design   Roads & Bridges July 2004   By Doug Mann, ASLA, Contributing Author
CSD is resurging since roadways are vital to establishing community connections—connections beyond simply moving between two points.

Loosening the belt   Roads & Bridges April 2004   Gary Groat, Contributing Author
For close to three decades, the roadway has not kept up with prescribed standards to alleviate safety and operational concerns. The proposed HOT lanes will in most cases bring the roadway up to present highway standards.