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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objectives
Key Findings
Recommendations
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION
Background
Scope
European Hosts
CHAPTER TWO - GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
United Kingdom
Denmark
Germany
The Netherlands
CHAPTER THREE - KEY FINDINGS
Process-Related Issues
Evaluation Techniques
Innovative Materials
Other Issues and Considerations
CHAPTER FOUR - RECOMMENDATIONS
Roads to the Future
Accelerated Pavement Striping Wheel Testing
Innovative Product Development and Material Specification Processes
Functional Maintenance Contracting
Rational Approach to Pavement Surface Design for Noise Abatement
Innovative Products, Specifications, and Test Methods
CHAPTER FIVE - IMPLEMENTATION
Background
Innovative Programs and Processes
Innovative Products, Specifications, and Test Methods
CHAPTER SIX - CONCLUSION
Drivers for Innovation
Warranties and Innovation
Public-Versus-Private Roles in Innovation
National Laboratories
Other Conclusions
APPENDIX C - AMPLIFYING QUESTIONS
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FHWA International Technology Exchange Programs
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