COMPLETED RESEARCH:

Excellence in Highway Design Graphic Database CD (Completed 1997)

Performer(s): FHWA
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Cynthia Williamson. FHWA , HEPH-1, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-2051; Fax: 202-366-3409. Email: Cynthia.williamson@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

A multimedia database of approximately 600 photos of transportation enhancement projects of nominated and winning projects submitted for the biennial Excellence in Highway Design Awards from the years 1984-1994. Information about the projects includes a written description, photographs, and some video clips. Useful to highway designers and the public. [See the project entitled “Visual Database of Transportation Enhancements CD-ROM,” listed in this appendix, for the previous CD.]

Flexibility in Highway Design (Completed 1997)

Performer(s): FHWA
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Benita Smith. FHWA , HEPH-10, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-2065; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Benita.smith@fhwa.dot.gov;
Order No.: FHWA-PD-97-062.

Abstract

This guide is about designing highways that incorporate community values that are safe, efficient, effective mechanisms for the movement of people and goods. It is written for highway engineers and project managers who want to learn more about the flexibility available to them when designing roads. Congress stressed preserving historic and scenic values and provided dramatic new flexibilities in funding. The guide does not establish any new or different laws or geometric design standards or criteria for highways and streets.

Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Project with South Carolina State University — Social Impact Assessment for Beaufort, SC (Completed 1996)

Performer(s): South Carolina State University
Sponsor(s): FHWA, SC Div. Office; South Carolina Dept. of Transportation (SCDOT)

To order:

Barbara Beagles. South Carolina Dept. of Transportation, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202;
Tel: 803-253-6361; Fax: 803-737-2038; Email: Beaglebd@dot.state.sc.us.

Abstract

A social impact assessment was conducted in the town of Beaufort, South Carolina, concerning anticipated impact from a Federal-aid highway project. The final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was completed January 22, 1996.