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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety Research and Developmentreflects current strategic research focus areas and objectives. Click the links below to access search results about the following topics:

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	Stop–controlled intersections
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	Displaced left–turn intersectionsThe USDOT National Transportation Library provides national and international access to transportation information. Click the links below to view search results about the following topics:

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	Displaced left–turn intersectionsThe National Cooperative Highway Research Program is a coordinated program of cooperative research under the auspices of the Transportation Research Board. It is funded on a continuing basis by participating member States of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and receives full cooperation and support from FHWA. Click the links below to view search results about the following topics:

Stop–controlled intersections
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	Displaced left–turn intersectionsThe State DOT search engine is a custom search engine, powered by Google, that allows users to search only State DOT web pages.

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The National Highway Institute (NHI) provides a wide variety of training courses to the transportation community. The course catalogue includes a section on highway safety.

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	Innovative Intersections – DDI Informational Guide Webinar
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	TRB Alternative Intersection/Interchange Symposium ProceedingsAmericans with Disabilities Act Resources

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities.

Below are resources to help agencies consider accessibility in planning, design, and construction of intersections:

FHWA Accessibility Resource Library
	FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Guidance
	United States Access Board's Guidance and ResearchNational Partners

*(FHWA Office of Safety National Partners link under development)*
              
      
    
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