International Highway Technology Scanning Program

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• Infrastructure
• Operations
• Planning, Environment, & Realty
• Policy
• Safety

Contact

Hana Maier
Program Manager

Email: hana.maier@dot.gov

List of Scans Conducted by Subject Area (1990 to present)

Geotechnology

• FHWA Tour for Geotechnology – Soil Nailing (1992)
• Geotechnical Practices in Canada and Europe (1998)

Bridges and Structures

• Report on the 1995 Scanning Review of European Bridge Structures (1995)
• FHWA Study Tour of Northumberland Strait Crossing Project (1995)
• FHWA Study Tour for Bridge Maintenance Coatings (1996)
• FHWA Study Tour for Advanced Composites in Bridges in Europe and Japan (1997)
• Report on the 1997 Scanning Review of Asian Bridge Structure (1997)
• Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures (1999)
• Steel Bridge Fabrication Technologies in Europe and Japan (1998)
• Performance of Concrete Segmental and Cable–Stayed Bridges in Europe (1999)
• Innovative Technology for Accelerated Construction of Bridge and Embankment Foundations in Europe (2002)
• Bridge Preservation and Maintenance in Europe and South Africa (2003)
• Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems in Japan & Europe (2004)
• Underground Transportation Systems in Europe (2005)
• Bridge Evaluation Quality Assurance in Europe (2007)
• Assuring Bridge Safety and Serviceability in Europe (2010)
• Accommodating Multi-Modal Transportation on Major Highway Bridges (on hold)

Motor Carriers

• Commercial Vehicle Safety Technology and Practice in Europe (1998)

Pavements and Materials

• European Asphalt Study Tour (1990)
• U.S. Study Tour of European Concrete Highways (1992)
• Issues and Options in Highway/Commercial Vehicle Interaction – N. America (1994)
• Issues and Options in Highway/Commercial Vehicle Interaction – Europe (1995)
• FHWA Study Tour of South African Pavement and Other Highway Technologies and Practices (1996)
• Recycled Materials in European Highway Environments: Uses, Technologies, and Policies (1999)
• Pavement Preservation Technology in France, South Africa and Australia (2001)
• Asphalt Pavement Warranties Technology and Practice In Europe (2002)
• Superior Materials, Advanced Test Methods and Specifications in Europe (2003)
• Quiet Pavement Systems in Europe (2004)
• Long–Life Concrete Pavements in Europe and Canada (2006)
• Warm–Mix Asphalt: European Practice (2007)
• Managing Pavements/Monitoring Performance (2011)
• Precast Concrete Pavement Systems (on hold)

Planning, Environment and Right–of–Way

• Sustainable Transportation Practices in Europe (1999)
• Recycled Materials in European Highway Environments: Uses, Technologies and Policies (1999)
• Geometric Design Practices for European Roads (2000)
• European Right-of-Way and Utilities Best Practices (2000)
• Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Across European Highways (2001)
• Streamlining and Integrating Right–of–Way and Utility Processes with Planning, Environmental and Design in Australia and Canada (2008)
• Outdoor Advertising Control Practices in Australia, Europe, and Japan (2010)
• Climate Change Adaptation (on hold)
• Adapting Design and Construction to Climate Changes (on hold)

Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems

• European Intermodal Programs: Planning, Policy & Technology (1993)
• FHWA International Scanning Tour of Advanced Transportation Technology (1994)
• Winter Road Maintenance Practices (1994)
• FHWA Scanning Report on Traffic Management and Traveler Information Systems (1996)
• FHWA Study Tour for European Traffic Monitoring Programs and Technologies (1996)
• Winter Road Maintenance Practices II (1998)
• Innovative Traffic Controls and Practice in Europe (1998)
• Methods and Procedures to Reduce Motorist Delay in Construction Zones (1999)
• Geometric/Context Sensitive Design (2000)
• Meeting the 21st Century Challenges of Systems Performance Through Better Operations (2001)
• Freight Transportation: The European Market (2001)
• Advanced Traveler Information Systems in Europe (2001)
• Intelligent Transportation Systems and Winter Operations in Japan (2002)
• Freight Transportation: The Latin American Market (2002)
• Traffic Incident Response: Practices in Europe (2005)
• Managing Travel Demand: Applying European Perspectives to U.S. Practice (2005)
• Commercial Vehicle Size and Weight Enforcement in Europe (2006)
• Active Traffic Management: The Next Step in Congestion Management (2006)
• Freight Mobility and Intermodal Connectivity in China (2007)
• Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing in Europe and Singapore (2009)
• Understanding the Policy and Programs Structure of National and International Freight Corridors Programs (2010)
• Freeway Geometric Design for Active Traffic Management in Europe (2010)
• Transportation Law Enforcement and Fire Services Integration in Traffic Incident Management (on hold)

Agency Organization and Management

• Acquiring Highway Transportation Information from Abroad (1994)
• Emerging Models for Delivering Transportation Programs and Services (1997)
• European Practices in Transportation Workforce Development (2001)
• Transportation Performance Measures in Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand (2004)
• Transportation Asset Management in Australia, Canada, England and New Zealand (2005)
• Transportation Research Program Administration in Europe and Asia (2008)
• Linking Transportation Performance & Accountability (2009)

Policy

• FHWA Study Tour for National Surveys (1993)
• FHWA Study Tour for European Intermodal Programs: Planning, Policy and Technology (1993)

Safety

• FHWA Study Tour for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in England, Germany and The Netherlands (1994)
• FHWA Study Tour of Speed Management and Enforcement Technology: Europe and Australia (1994)
• FHWA Study Tour for Highway Safety Management Practices in Japan, Australia and New Zealand (1994)
• Human Factors Technology for Highway Design (1995)
• Road Safety Audits – Final Report (1997)
• Road Safety Audits – Case Studies (1997)
• European Roadway Lighting Techniques and Technologies (2000)
• Managing and Organizing Comprehensive Highway Safety Programs in Europe (2002)
• Signalized Intersection Safety in Europe (2002)
• Traffic Safety Information Systems in Europe and Australia (2003)
• Roadway Human Factors and Behavioral Safety in Europe (2004)
• Halving Roadway Fatalities: A Case Study from Victoria, Australia 1989-2004 (2004)
• Safety Applications of ITS Systems in Europe and Japan (2005)
• Improving Safety and Mobility for Older Road Users in Australia and Japan (2008)
• Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Mobility in Europe (2009)
• Successful Infrastructure Countermeasures to Mitigate Motorcycle Fatalities (2010)

Contract Administration and Financing

• Contract Administration Techniques for Quality Enhancement (1993)
• Contract Administration: Technology and Practice in Europe (2001)
• Construction Management Practices in Canada and Europe (2004)
• Audit Stewardship and Oversight of Large and Innovatively Funded Projects in Europe (2006)
• Public Private Partnerships: Capitalizing on International Experience (2008)
• Risk Management: Best Practices for Program Development and Delivery (2011)
• Alternative Revenue Options for Transportation Program Delivery (on hold)