The Transporter is recognized as a convenience, comprehensive source of information about FHWA research and technology. It is widely read by State and local highway agency engineers who are making decisions on what technologies to use. Articles from the Transporter are reprinted in State and technology Transfer Center transportation newsletters. The Transporter increases its subscription base by 10 percent annually.
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The Transporter is issued under FHWA's Research and Technology Program. Editorial offices are housed at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. The Transporter is distributed to FHWA's headquarters and field offices, State highway agencies, selected associations having direct involvement.