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*Innovator*, published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation, advances implementation of innovative technologies and processes in the highway industry. Its audience is transportation professionals in highway agencies, trade and research groups, academia and the private sector, and the driving public.

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###  2024

October/November, Issue 103

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Innovating Inclusivity: Colorado's Approach to DBE Participation on Design-Build Projects

From Flaggers to Leaders: Championing Diversity in the Highway Construction Sector

Innovative Solutions for America's Roads: Targeted Overlay Pavement Solutions (TOPS)

EDC Outtakes: Strategic Workforce Development

States Innovate!

May/June, Issue 102

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New Opportunities for Building Bridges Better: The Evolution of UHPC

Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods

Brighter is Not Better: Emergency Vehicle Lighting Gets "Smart"

Unlocking UAS Data: Strategies for Effective Management and Collaboration

States Innovate!

EDC Outtakes: Next-Generation TIM

March/April, Issue 101

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Data in All Decisions: The Evolution of Data-Driven Safety Analysis

Separated Bike Lanes—Making Roads Safer for Bicyclists

Safe Streets and Roads for All

Award-Winning Safety Projects Feature EDC Innovations

States Innovate!

Applications Open for AID Demonstration Grants

January/February, Issue 100

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Innovator Reaches 100th Issue Milestone

The Power of Demonstration: Celebrating 10 Years of Deploying Innovative Technologies and Practices

AID Demonstration Grants Awarded

STIC: A Decade of Helping Move Innovative Solutions into Everyday Practice

States Innovate

Discover Homegrown Innovations

###  2023

November/December, Issue 99

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Alaska Expands Reach of UAS in Remote Locations and Extreme Conditions

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Transportation Planning

Giving First Responders the Green Light

EDC Legacy—Expanding the Reach of Public Engagement

States Innovate

STIC Showcase Features Homegrown Innovations

Applications Open for AID Demonstration Grants

September/October, Issue 98

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Internally Curing Concrete Produces EPIC2 Results

Environmental Product Declarations Help Create Sustainable Highways

Nighttime Visibility for Safety: Visible Solutions

EDC Legacy—Laying the Foundation for the Safe System Approach

States Innovate

STIC Showcase Features Homegrown Innovations

EDC Outtakes: EPDs for Sustainable Project Delivery

July/August, Issue 97

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An Open-Ended Approach to Meeting Design-Build DBE Goals

EDC Legacy: Capturing the Value Created by Transportation

Missouri Accelerates Market Readiness for Work Zone

Innovation and Impact

States Innovate

STIC Showcase Features Homegrown Innovations

EDC-7 Baseline Report Sets Goals for Seven Innovations

May/June, Issue 96

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Digital As-Builts: Deriving Value from Data

Crowdsourced Data for Improved Operations and Safety

Virtual Summit Launches Every Day Counts Round Seven

STIC Showcase Features Homegrown Innovations

States Innovate

Build a Better Mousetrap

March/April, Issue 95

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States Use Data to Drive Road Safety Improvements

U.S. DOT Leadership in Innovation: The Digital Revolution in Project Development and Delivery

The Fight to Reduce Rural Roadway Departures: FoRRRwD's Legacy

Building Relationships that Advance Innovation

States Innovate!

Learn About EDC-7 Innovations

January/February, Issue 94

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Moving Innovation Forward: A New Round of Every Day Counts

Colorado Bridge Connects People to Opportunities

The e-Ticket: A Catalyst for Digital Integration

2022 STIC Excellence Award Winners

States Innovate!

Build a Better Mousetrap

###  2022

November/December, Issue 93

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ConnectU2Jobs Graduate Shares Program Experience to Inspire Others

Hawaii DOT Gets Fast and Furious Installing Raised Crosswalks

States Report Success with Highly Modified Asphalt

Innovations Help States Deliver Award-Winning Projects

States Innovate!

Crash Responder Safety Week

September/October, Issue 92

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States Continue the Move to Digital Project Delivery

Using TIM Data to Assess Performance

Leaning Into Innovation

STICs Celebrate 10-Year Milestones

States Innovate!

July/August, Issue 91

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States Boost Their A-GaME

MassDOT Incorporates Equity Factors into Pedestrian Safety Analysis

Weathering the Storm

STICs Open Roadways to Innovation

States Innovate!

May/June, Issue 90

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UAS Improve Environmental Data Collection

Agencies Share Positive Experiences with TOPS

States Innovate

Connecticut Takes a GIS-Based Approach to Digital As-Builts

STIC Incentives Drive Innovation

March/April, Issue 89

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Repairing Bridges with UHPC

Virtual Reality Enhances Community Engagement

National Safety Awards Spotlight EDC Innovations

STICs Support Innovation Deployment

States Innovate!

Help Determine the Next Round of EDC Innovations

January/February, Issue 88

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Emergency Vehicle Alerts Boost Driver Awareness

Free Workforce Development Marketing Toolkit

Michigan and North Carolina Win STIC Excellence Awards

Utah Creates Reinvestment Zones

States Innovate!

Help Determine the Next Round of EDC Innovations

2021–2007

2021

November/December, Issue 87

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Crowdsourced Data Improves Safety on Indiana Roads

Award-Winning Projects Employ EDC Innovations

FHWA Celebrates Safety Innovation in First EDC Safety Summit Series

STICs Deploy Homegrown Innovations

States Innovate!

Crash Responder Safety Week

September/October, Issue 86

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e-Ticketing and Digital As-Builts

STICs Deploy Homegrown Innovations

EDC Legacy: Bridging the Digital Divide

Accelerating Market Readiness Funds Awarded

States Innovate!

EDC Safety Summit Series

July/August, Issue 85

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Create a Top-Notch Pavement Network with TOPS

Driving FoRRRwD: Tools for Reducing Rural Roadway Departures

EDC Legacy: Advancing Effective Contracting Method Alternatives

STICs Deploy Homegrown Innovations

AID Demonstration Funds Awarded

States Innovate

EDC Updates & Events

May/June, Issue 84

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Collecting Public Feedback in Creative Ways

STEP Up to Help Pedestrians Cross the Road Safely

Implementing CHANGE in Vermont

STICs Deploy Homegrown Innovations

2021 STIC Excellence Award Nominations

EDC Legacy: Uniting around Common Goals

EDC Outtakes

March/April, Issue 83

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Ultra-High Performance Concrete—Extending the Life of the Nation's Bridges

Strategic Workforce Development in EDC-6

Michigan Uses Virtual Approach to Capture Public Input on Projects

Advancing Project Bundling – Old Concept, New Momentum

EDC Legacy: Creating Network Connections to Keep Traffic Moving Safely

Learn About Highway Construction

January/February, Issue 82

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Innovations for a Nation on the Move

State Transportation Innovation Councils Deploy Homegrown Innovations

Arizona and Maryland State Transportation Innovation Councils Demonstrate Success

Crowdsourcing for Advancing Operations

Next-Generation Traffic Incident Management

EDC Legacy: A Network of Solutions to Make Roads Safer

Learn About Every Day Counts Round Six Innovations

2020

November/December, Issue 81

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Innovation Synergy

Mainstreaming Innovation With Incentive Funds

Applied Drone Technology Course Available Online

STEP Up With Pedestrian Safety Resources

Award-Winning Projects Feature Every Day Counts Innovations

States Innovate

Virtual Summit

September/October, Issue 80

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Get Ready for Every Day Counts Round Six

Agencies CHANGE Hydraulic Modeling Approach

Playing the A-GaME to Improve Reliability and Reduce Risk

Innovation Synergy

Iowa Creates Virtual Public Involvement Tool

States Innovate

FHWA Innovation Conversation

July/August, Issue 79

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Innovation Synergy

Driving FoRRRwD to Reduce Rural Roadway Departures

Project Bundling: Strategic Delivery Solution for Highway Projects

Using Innovation Strategically

Michigan Deploys Drones for Day-to-Day Operations

States Innovate

EDC Outtakes Video Series

May/June, Issue 78

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Agencies Capture Value From Transportation Improvements

Taking STEPs to Boost Pedestrian Safety

Innovation Synergy

FHWA Incentives Support Innovative Highway Projects

Making Innovations Everyday Practice

States Innovate

EDC Outtakes Video Series

March/April, Issue 77

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Public Involvement Communication Tools for a 21st Century Audience

Unmanned Aerial Systems Take Flight in Highway Transportation

Innovation Synergy: UAS Videos Enhance Virtual Public Involvement Techniques

The Pathway to Innovation

Safety Awards Highlight Every Day Counts Innovations

States Innovate

EDC Outtakes: Weather Responsive Management Strategies

January/February, Issue 76

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Innovation Synergy: Crowdsourcing Improves Weather Response

Weather-Responsive Management Strategies

Filling in Data Gaps With Crowdsourcing

The Value of Peers

Using Accelerated Bridge Construction in Seismic Applications

States Innovate

Explore Innovation at the Transportation Research Board Meeting

2019

November/December, Issue 75

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Accelerated Bridge Construction

Advancing ABC Across the Transportation Community

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington Win STIC Excellence Awards

States Innovate!

Agents for CHANGE

Innovations Help States Deliver Outstanding Transportation Projects

Visualize Rural Roadway Departure Countermeasures With Training Cards

September/October, Issue 74

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We're Updating Innovator

Moving FoRRRwD to Reduce Rural Roadway Departures

States STEP Up to Enhance Pedestrian Safety

Using Data to Improve Traffic Incident Management

States Make Innovation Everyday Practice

EDC-4 Success Stories: States Report Innovation Deployment Progress

Bridge Bundling Guidebook Available

States Innovate!

Learn About New Innovations

July/August, Issue 73

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Taking Inspection to New Heights

Data-Driven Safety Analysis: Using Tools to Target Investments and Save Lives

Crowdsourcing for Operations

Innovation Through Collaboration & Communication

Accelerating Market Readiness

States Innovate!

Every Day Counts Success Stories

May/June, Issue 72

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Ultra-High Performance Concrete

Value Capture

Engaging Stakeholders With a Visual Voice

Helping Agencies Bring Their A-GaME

The Innovation Culture

States Innovate!

PEDSAFE Tool Helps Agencies STEP Up Pedestrian Safety

March/April, Issue 71

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Virtual Public Involvement

Project Bundling

Agencies Streamline Environmental and Permitting Reviews to Deliver Projects Faster

Every Day Counts Advances FHWA Strategic Plan

Rhode Island Goes Digital for Interchange Project

States Innovate!

Explore How States Innovate

January/February, Issue 70

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Ready for Round Five

Weather-Responsive Management Strategies

Modernizing Signal Management

Mobile Solution for Assessment and Reporting

States Innovate!

Explore Innovation at Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting

2018

November/December, Issue 69

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Changing Hydraulic Modeling

Colorado, Delaware, and Texas Take Home STIC Excellence Awards

States Make Innovations Everyday Practice

FHWA Awards Support Demonstration Projects

States Innovate

Oklahoma Makes Strides in Pedestrian Safety

Read About EDC-4 Innovation Deployment Progress

View EDC-5 Orientation Webinars

September/October, Issue 68

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On-Ramp to Innovation EDC-5 features 10 technologies and practices

Building Community Connections, Big and Small

Maryland Modernizes Bidding Process with e-Construction and Partnering

Agencies Deploy Road Weather-Savvy Strategies

Puerto Rico Traffic Incident Management App Shines During Disaster

States Innovate!

July/August, Issue 67

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Making Connections With Ultra-High Performance Concrete

Synchronizing Environmental and Permitting Reviews to Accelerate Project Delivery

Pavement Preservation

Ambassadors of Innovation

Transportation Innovation Officers Explore Common Ground

States Innovate!

May/June, Issue 66

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Every Day Counts Turns the Tide in Vermont’s Road Diet Deployment

Capturing the Value of Innovation Investments

Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures

Getting a Jumpstart on Safer Intersections

States Innovate!

March/April, Issue 65

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Safety Awards Highlight Every Day Counts Innovations

Planning for Safer Local Roads

Agencies Advance Policies to Enhance Safety for Walkers

Delaware Fair Displays Employee Ingenuity

Mainstreaming Innovation

States Innovate!

January/February, Issue 64

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Collaborative Hydraulics

10 Way to Take Your STIC to the Next Level

State Transportation Innovation Councils Recognized for Excellence

Combining e-Construction and Partnering for Project Success

Innovation Impact

FHWA Awards Support Demonstration Projects

States Innovate!

2017

November/December, Issue 63

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Collaborative Hydraulics

10 Way to Take Your STIC to the Next Level

State Transportation Innovation Councils Recognized for Excellence

Combining e-Construction and Partnering for Project Success

Innovation Impact

FHWA Awards Support Demonstration Projects

States Innovate!

September/October, Issue 62

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The Math Proves the Savings in Pavement Preservation Strategies

Community Connections

From New Approach to Everyday Practice

Missouri Celebrates a Decade of Innovative 'Plays'

Get Information on State Innovation at Your Fingertips

States Innovate!

July/August, Issue 61

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Arizona's First Prefabricated Bridge Improves Historic Route 66

Integrating Permitting Processes to Speed Up Project Delivery

The Power of People in Advancing Innovation

Road Safety Audit Helps Missouri Target Safety Investments

Using Ultra-High Performance Concrete to Build Bridges Better

States Innovate!

May/June, Issue 60

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Making Transportation Safer for Every Pedestrian

Innovation Makes Rapid Work of Minnesota Bridge Project

Taking Data-Driven Safety Analysis to the Local Level

Incentive Funds Help States Standardize Innovations

Summit Showcases e-Construction Benefits

States Innovate!

March/April, Issue 59

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Weather-Savvy Roads

Modernizing Traffic Signal Management

Tapping Innovation Councils to Lead Change

Programmatic Agreement Streamlines Virginia Project Reviews

Project Tests Technology to Measure Pavement Marking Safety

States Innovate!

January/February, Issue 58

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Summits Launch Newest Round of Highway Innovations

Using Data to Improve Traffic Incident Management

National Innovation Council Meeting Showcases Massachusetts Success Stories

Innovation Councils Recognized for Excellence

States Innovate!

Events

2016

November/December, Issue 57

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Nation's First HighwayInnovation Showcase Recognizes Pennsylvania

Regional Models of Cooperation: Thinking Beyond Borders

Delaware Reaps Benefits ofHigh-Friction Surface Treatments

Best Practices StreamlineEnvironmental Documents and Project Delivery

Traffic Incident Management Training Reaches Milestone

States Innovate!

Events

September/October, Issue 56

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Falls Summits Introduce Every Day Counts Round Four

Agencies Use Data to Target Safety Investments

National Network Key to Transportation Innovation Culture

Ultra-High Performance Concrete Gains Strength in States

Ready to Innovate?

States Innovate!

Events

July/August, Issue 55

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Roundabouts Spiral Upward in Numbers

Improving DOT and Railroad Coordination

Hawaii Completes National Innovation Network

Restriping for Safety and Mobility

Oklahoma Evaluates High-Friction Surface Treatments on Interstates

States Innovate!

Events

May/June, Issue 54

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Alabama's First Bridge Slide Exceeds Expectations

States Explore New Uses for 3D Models and Data

Diverging Diamond Interchanges Boost Safety Nationwide

Stakeholder Partnering

FHWA Incentives Help States Pursue Innovation

States Innovate!

Events

March/April, Issue 53

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Agencies Add Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System to Toolboxes

Warm-Mix Asphalt Takes Off

Leading Innovation

States Choose e-Construction to Save Time and Money

Project Tests Safety Benefits of Solar-Powered Traffic Signs

States Innovate!

Events

January/February, Issue 52

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Coming Together to Tackle Transportation Issues

Iowa Builds ExperienceWith Accelerated Bridge Construction Project

National STIC Network Advances Innovation Culture

Smarter Work Zone Strategies Promote Safety and Efficiency

Safety Software Helps Agencies Make Better Project Decisions

FHWA Seeks Innovations for EDC-4

States Innovate!

Events

2015

November/December, Issue 51

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STIC Incentive Projects Help States Standardize Innovations

Using Regional Models of Cooperation

Connecting With Ultra-High Performance Concrete

WANTED: New Ideas for Innovation Implementation

Adaptive Signal Control Technology Spreads Nationwide

FHWA Awards Support Cutting-Edge Projects

States Innovate!

Events

September/October, Issue 50

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Boost Safety by Going on a Road Diet

GRS-IBS Makes Quick Work of Bridge Replacement

Innovation Results

Alternative Technical Concepts Gain Momentum

Cut Crashes by Targeting Safety Improvements

See Where Innovation Starts

Report Updates Progress on Every Day Counts

States Innovate!

Events

July/August, Issue 49

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Agencies Add Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System to Toolboxes

Warm-Mix Asphalt Takes Off

Leading Innovation

States Choose e-Construction to Save Time and Money

Project Tests Safety Benefits of Solar-Powered Traffic Signs

States Innovate!

May/June, Issue 48

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Agencies Pursue Paperless Approach to Project Delivery

Innovation Catalyst

High-Friction Surface Treatments Yield Positive Results

Improving Collaboration and Quality Environmental Documentation

Reports Tell Every Day Counts Success Story

Pile-Driving Breakthrough Makes Underwater Construction Quieter

States Innovate!

March/April, Issue 47

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Missouri Innovators Rise to the Challenge

Innovation through technology and collaboration

States Innovate!

Digital Project Delivery: Getting more out of 3D engineered models

Stakeholder Partnering: Working together to deliver local projects better

FHWA Awards AID Demonstration Grants

January/February, Issue 46

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Summits Launch Next Round of Highway Innovation

States Innovate!

FHWA Offers Innovation Incentives

Utah DOT Saves Time and Money With GRS-IBS

ABC Slashes Schedule on Virginia Project

STICs Spread Innovation Culture Nationwide

2014

November/December, Issue 45

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VERG Tells Stories With Visuals

First Responders Trained Tops 50,000 Goal

States Innovate!

Aid Demonstration Grants Go To Six Projects

Every Day Counts Makes Its Mark

September/October, Issue 44

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EDC-3: The Next Wave of Transportation Innovations Is Here

GRS-IBS Showcase Shows How It’s Done

Helping Local Agencies Procure Consultants’ Services

Solar Highways Move Closer To Reality

North Carolina Superstreets Enhance Travel Time, Safety

States Innovate!

July/August, Issue 43

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Arizona Captures Local Audience With Novel Approach

Wisconsin Builds a Winner in Traffic Incident Management

CM/GC Benefits Oregon Bridge Project

3-D Workshop Helps Arkansas Get Ready for Change

Fast Moves: Colorado Accelerates Bridge Repair

First Responders Learn Lifesaving Teamwork

States Innovate!

May/June, Issue 42

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Ready to Innovate?

Join the Innovation Movement

States Innovate!

Alternative Technical Concepts

Delivery Method Slices a Year From Schedule

STIC Incentives Help States Fund Innovation Deployment

Innovation Hat Trick

Ohio Tries Time-Saving Thermal Integrity Profiling

March/April, Issue 41

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New Hampshire First in Line for STIC Incentives

Warm-Mix Asphalt Comes Up a Winner

Montana Showcases GRS-IBS Benefits

States Innovate!

Smart Work Zone System Succeeds in Kansas

Intelligent Compaction Gains Momentum

January/February, Issue 40

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Agencies Add Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System to Toolboxes

Warm-Mix Asphalt Takes Off

Leading Innovation

States Choose e-Construction to Save Time and Money

Project Tests Safety Benefits of Solar-Powered Traffic Signs

States Innovate!

Innovator to Go Electronic

Visit Us at TRB

Wyoming Opens Its First Diverging Diamond

2013

November/December, Issue 39

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FHWA Offers Innovation Incentives

3-D Modeling Saves Time on County Project

New Intersections Move Traffic Efficiently and Safely

Projects Demonstrate New Ways to Build Bridges

States Innovate!

ABC Good for Small Bridges, Vermont Project Shows

Award Winners Feature Every Day Counts Innovations

Utah Showcases Bridge Slide

September/October, Issue 38

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Every Day Counts Offers Help in Managing Local Projects

Data Sharing Saves Time on Highway Projects

Technology Partnerships Project to Test Pavement Marking Safety

FHWA Awards Grants for Innovative Highway Projects

States Innovate!

Get Weekly Updates on Every Day Counts

Adaptive Signals, Modified Intersections to Reduce Congestion

July/August, Issue 37

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Highway Professionals Explore Innovations Virtually

States Progress on ABC Use

Iowa Combines Innovations on Rapid Bridge Replacement

New Guide Helps Agencies Use Marketing Research to Drive Decision

States Innovate!

Innovator Moving to Electronic Publication

ABC Slashes Traffic Impacts on New York Project

May/June, Issue 36

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States Plan Every Day Counts Technology Deployment

FHWA Promotes Traffic Incident Management Training

Innovative Delineators Aim to Curb Crashes

States Innovate!

See Innovation in Action

Ohio Project Wins Smoothest Pavement Award

Innovator is Going All-electronic Soon

March/April, Issue 35

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Collaboration Vital to Innovation Success, Industry Leaders Say

Hghways for LIFE Shines Spotlight on Innovation, Survey Shows

Innovations Speed Project, Lower Cost, Improve Safety

States Innovate

California Uses Precast Pavement to Restore Urban Highway

GIS Tools Help Balance Conservation With Transportation

January/February, Issue 34

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Pennsylvania’s IdeaLink Propels Employee Ideas to the Top

States Consider New Every Day Counts Innovations

New York’s Diverging Diamond Draws Public Praise

EDC’s Role in MAP-21

Arkansas Project Demonstrates Roller-Compacted Concrete

States Innovate

2012

November/December, Issue 33

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Every Day Counts Summits Explore Project Delivery Strategies

Puerto Rico Moves Ahead on Every Day Counts

Utah DOT to Build Twin GRS-IBS Bridges

Designing Bridges for Resilience Helps Avoid Future Failures

Visit Us at TRB

Design-Build Cuts Years and Millions of Dollars From Missouri Project

States Get Grants to Try Project Innovations

States Innovate: Agencies Use New Approaches to Build Roads Better

September/October, Issue 32

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FHWA Launches New Round of Every Day Counts Innovations

Adaptive Signal Control Technology Makes Inroads

Virginia Finds Success in Rapid Pavement Repair

SPMTs Make a Difference on Minnesota Bridge Project

Peer Exchanges Advance Innovation Deployment

July/August, Issue 31

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EDC Exchanges Bring Technology to Local Level

Innovator Becomes FHWA’s Go-To Source for Innovation News

Pavement Recycling Produces Big Savings in Virginia

Innovation Advocate Jim McMinimee Passes Away

Agencies Use Audits to Make Roads Safer for Travelers

Accelerated Construction Cuts Bridge Closure From Months to Days

Online Videos Show How Technologies Work

Vermont Paving Project Highlights Three Innovations

May/June, Issue 30

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Vermont Sets Stainless Standard for Bridges

All-Weather Pavement Marking System Gets Work Zone Test

Innovation Halves Construction Time and Saves Millions on D.C. Bridge Project

States Apply Preservation Strategies to Make Bridges Last

Innovation in Action

Innovative Transporters Chop Years From Lane Closures

March/April, Issue 29

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Q&A With Kirk Steudle: Accelerating Innovation to Meet Public Expectations

Massachusetts Bridge Project Makes ‘Best Ideas’ List

Seeing is Believing, Utah Showcase on Bridge Innovation Shows

Temporary Bridges Save Time and Money on Mississippi River Crossing

States Try Precast Elements to Build Bridges Faster

New Manual Helps Agencies Make the Most of ABC Technologies

Scheduling Software Keeps Highway Agencies on Track for Project Success

January/February, Issue 28

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Minnesota Builds Road to Destination Innovation

Automated System Installs Pavement Markers Safely

Technology Partnerships Program to Evaluate LED Raised            Pavement Markers

Grants Available to Test Crash-Reduction Innovations

Workshop Explains Techniques to Improve Work Zone Safety            and Mobility

Experts Offer Tips to Control Concrete Cracking

Diverging Diamond Interchange a First for New York State

2011

November/December, Issue 27

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States Try Innovations on Demonstration Projects

Innovation Calls for New Ways of Working, Transportation Experts Say

ABC Methods Come Together on Iowa Project

Lending A Hand

Innovation Helps Maryland Reopen Bridges in Time for School

Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Makes the Connection on Modular Bridges

September/October, Issue 26

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Massachusetts "Fast 14" Project Replaces Bridges in One Summer

Q&A With Mal Kerley: Using Innovation to Keep Virginia Moving

Technology Partnerships Project to Test Solar-Powered Traffic Signs

CM/GC Project Delivery Method Enhances Innovation

New Method to Permit Incremental Deck Replacement in New Hampshire

Reader Questions on Intelligent Asphalt Compaction Analyzer Answered

Quick Fix – Showcase Project

July/August, Issue 25

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Highways for LIFE California Showcase Earns High  Marks

Intelligent Asphalt Compaction Analyzer Offers  Real-Time Quality Control

Trenchless Method to Save Millions on Vermont  Culvert Project

New Tool Helps States Decide Whether to  Accelerate Bridge Construction

Innovative Contracting Cuts Construction Time in  South Carolina

Hybrid Composite Beams Score a Success in  Missouri

Virginia Project Wins Industry Recognition for  Contractor

May/June, Issue 24

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Industry Leaders Explore New Way of Doing Business

Utah Uses SPMTs in Historic Bridge Move

Innovation Cuts Construction Time by a Year on Minnesota Project

Innovations to Ease Impact of Denver Bridge Construction

Aggregate Image Measurement System Makes Leap From Prototype to Product

Precast Panels Demonstrate Innovative Pavement Process

March/April, Issue 23

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FHWA Awards Incentives for Innovative Construction Projects

Safety Edge Paving Technique Gains Traction

Project Tests Composite Decking for Movable Bridges

Road Safety Audit Video Wins Two Awards

Web Conference Highlights 3D Modeling Benefits

Oregon Project Saves Time, Pleases Drivers With Innovation

2010

December 2010/January 2011, Issue 22

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"Every Day Counts" Summits Spread Innovation Message

TRB Workshop to Focus on Changing Corporate Culture

Accelerated Bridge Construction Halves Iowa Project Time

Iowa Bridge Project Earns "Top-10" RecognitionMarket Research Lowers Innovation Deployment Risk

LTAP/TTAP Competition Seeks "Better Mousetraps" Highways for LIFE Spotlights Key Innovations

Traffic Management Minimizes Work Zone Delays, Enhances Safety

October/November, Issue 21

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Showcase Shows Off Accelerated Construction of D.C. Bridge

Road Safety Audits Attract Growing Interest

Fabrication of Innovative Bridge Deck Panels Displayed

Market Research Lowers Innovation Deployment Risk

Highways for LIFE Spotlights Key Innovations

Labs Try New Device to Measure Cold-Weather Cracking of Asphalt Binders

Progress Cited for FRP Composites in Bridges

August/September, Issue 20

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Showcases Demonstrate Value of Highway Innovations

New Highways for LIFE Projects Announced

Safety Edge Scores Gains in Iowa

Whitetopping Halves North Dakota Project Time

Highway Construction Goes Green With Recycling

Precast Pavement Panels To Slash Construction Time on Utah Project

June/July, Issue 19

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Q&A With Greg Nadeau: Making Every Day Count

Trenchless Technology Trial Works for Montana DOT

Choosing Right Delivery Method Key to Project Success

Highways for LIFE Seeks States to Try Innovations

Seminar Challenges Engineers to Innovate

April/May, Issue 18

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Highways for LIFE Demonstrates How Innovations Pay Dividends

Surveys Show Innovation Use Boosts Highway User Satisfaction

Performance Contracting Yields Success on Michigan Project

Precast Concrete Pavement Systems Named Trendsetter

Highways for LIFE website Gets New Look

February/March, Issue 17

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Bypasses Minimize Traffic Delays on Wisconsin Roadway

SHRP 2 Renewal Complements Highways for LIFE Initiative

Mainstreaming Innovation

Texas Highway Features Innovative Concrete Design

Inno-bits Offer Basics on Construction Innovations

Project Results: Innovation and Performance Goals Boost Interchange Construction

2009

December 2009/January 2010, Issue 16

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Showcase Demonstrates Rapid Pavement Repair

Q&A With Tom Sorel: Tapping the Power of Innovation

Highways for LIFE Presents TRB Sessions

Prefab Units Cut Construction Time on D.C. Bridge

Overhead Launching Gantry Minimizes Environmental Impact

Warm-Mix Asphalt Use Lowers Energy Costs, Emissions

October/November, Issue 15

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Simple Bridge Design Uses High-Performance Materials

Safety Edge Catches On as Life-Saving Technique

Project Tests Innovation to Boost Asphalt Pavement Quality

Closer Look: Innovation Saved Time, Money on Virginia Project

Web Seminar Explains Modern Roundabouts

August/September, Issue 14

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Q&A With Pete Ruane: Telling the Innovation Story

Highways for LIFE Seeks Stakeholder Feedback

Public-Private Partnership Works to Advance Highway Quality

NHI Course on Mainstreaming Innovation Now Available

Iowa Project to Test Super-Strength Concrete in Bridge Deck Panels

FHWA Offers Connections Manual for Prefab Bridges

June/July, Issue 13

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New Highways for LIFE Demonstration Projects Announced

Innovations Strengthen Highway, Cut Construction Time in California

Project Tests Cold-Weather Performance of Asphalt Binders

Technology Partnerships Grant Awarded for Innovative Bridge Technology

Michigan Mainstreams Use of Temporary Traffic-Actuated Signals

FHWA Offers Work Zone Planning Guide

Web Seminar Highlights Self-Consolidating Concrete

April/May, Issue 12

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Q&A With Sandra Larson: Working in an Innovative Culture

Innovations Highlight Missouri Project

Utah Project Results Show Innovation Benefits

Web Conference Centers on Performance Contracting

Labs Test System to Automate Aggregate Analysis

ARTBA Honors Technology Partnerships Project

February/March, Issue 11

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Accelerated Bridge Construction Picks Up Steam

Project Tests Safer Way to Install Markers

Add Innovation to Your Toolbox

Highways for LIFE Wins Gold

Accelerated Construction Limits Bridge Closure to a Week

Innovation Helps Meet Today's Highway Challenges

20 Ways to Benefit From Innovation

2008

December 2008/January 2009, Issue 10

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Oregon DOT Engages Communities Through Students

Maine Highways for LIFE Project Meets Goals

All–Weather Pavement Marking System Ready for Test

Workshop Tackles Tough Questions About Performance Contracting

Virginia Bridge Project Satisfies Customers

Whitetopping Project a First for North Dakota

October/November, Issue 9

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Michigan Project Features Performance Contracting

Q&A: Why Innovation Matters in the Highway Industry

What Others Say About Innovation

Performance Contracting Improves Project Outcomes

Innovations Speed Iowa Bridge Construction

Visit Us at AASHTO

Highways for LIFE Seeks 2009 Project Applications

August/September, Issue 8

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Agencies Add Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System to Toolboxes

Warm-Mix Asphalt Takes Off

Leading Innovation

States Choose e-Construction to Save Time and Money

Project Tests Safety Benefits of Solar-Powered Traffic Signs

States Innovate!

Innovator to Go Electronic

Visit Us at TRB

Wyoming Opens Its First Diverging Diamond

June/July, Issue 7

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Surveys Help DOTs Boost Customer Satisfaction

Q&A With Kelly Damron: Transforming a DOT

"Best Solutions" Workshop Resonates in North Carolina

SPMTs Topic of NHI Seminar

Virginia Projects Use Rapid Replacement to Slash Construction Time, Congestion

Precast Concrete Pavement Systems Speed Construction

April/May, Issue 6

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Utah Plays Leading Role in Accelerated Bridge Construction

Design-Build Speeds Georgia Project

Marketing Strategies Help Deploy Innovation

FHWA Focuses on Making Work Zones Work Better

Full Road Closure Cuts Work Zone Congestion

February/March, Issue 5

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Highways for LIFE Outlines 2008 Plans

Q&A with John Njord: Mainstreaming Innovation

Prototype Technologies Set for Real-World Tests

Lining Instead of Replacing Culverts Reduces Traffic Delays

West Virginia Holds First "Best Solutions" Workshop

2007

December, Issue 4

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Innovative Technology Accelerates Utah Bridge Replacement

Incentives Speed Construction in Arizona

SPMTs Lessen Traffic Disruption During Bridge Projects

States Adopt Proactive Approach to Roadway Safety

FHWA Awards Innovation Grants

Success Story: Rumble Strips Cut Crashes

States Take Another Look at Two-Lift Paving

Spring Application Period Set for HfL Projects

October, Issue 3

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New Highways for LIFE Projects Chosen

Leading Change: Q&A With Pete Rahn

Contractor Incentives Get Job Done Fast

HfL and AASHTO Announce Collaboration

Innovation Grants Offered

Maine Bridges Use Precast Concrete, Save Months in Construction

Full Road Closure Speeds Minnesota Project

August, Issue 2

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Highways for LIFE Announces 2007 Projects

Leadership & Focus Drive Innovation

FHWA Launches HfL Workshop

AASHTO Group Puts Innovations to Practical Use

Pavement Smoothness: Performance Goal Success Story

Performance Goals Spur Project Creativity

June, Issue 1

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New newsletter highlights highway innovation

Prefabrication saves time and money on bridge projects

Highways for LIFE Tool kit

FHWA Teams takes a new approach to technology deployment

Solicitation open for 2008 Highways for LIFE Projects

Pavement smoothness initiative pays off

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