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This theme issue on international low-volume roads looks at road use, technological innovations in their construction, maintenance and safety considerations, ...

October 1, 2025

A car sprays water as it drives on a flooded, unpaved low-volume road in South Africa bordered by rows of crops and utility poles, with a speed-limit sign and scrub in the foreground.
Ensuring that low-volume roads remain functional—despite increasing environmental challenges—is essential for maintaining economic stability, improving disaster response capabilities, and safeguarding ...
A heavy machine with large noncircular steel rollers is used for soil compaction on an unpaved road surface.
Building a low-volume road requires developing ingenuity, executing innovation, and maximizing local resources. ...
Engineered Unpaved Low-Volume Road TOC2
Converting degraded low-volume roads from paved to unpaved can boost safety and preserve vital transportation networks. ...
A muddy Amazon road is deeply rutted with water-filled tracks while a group of workers in helmets and safety gear stand observing the damaged surface.
For 30 years, U.S.-sponsored training for low-volume and forest road engineers has been conducted in numerous developing countries. ...
An electronic road sign on a highway reads Career Day Ahead, with traffic barrels and barricades placed nearby.
Young presenter awards and other efforts aim to promote low-volume road management as a fulfilling career. ...
A person stands on a dusty unpaved low-volume road holding a tool while thick dust clouds rise, with fields and trees visible in the background.
Incorporating safety measures such as traffic-calming features, separation barriers, and public transit stops can enhance safety and accessibility of rural ...
David Jones, Associate Director, University of California Pavement Resarch Center.
Steven E. Shladover, Research Engineer at the University of California, Berkeley, who specializes in intelligent transportation systems. ...
A bus driver wearing a cap and glasses sits at the wheel inside the driver’s cabin, steering through a city street visible through the front window.
A Transit Cooperative Research Program research report offers resources that can help transit agencies identify and mitigate adverse workplace conditions. ...
Police and emergency workers respond to a snowy road crash in Oregon involving multiple vehicles, while a snowplow truck clears the road in the background.
Two NCHRP reports offer an actionable guide to help state transportation agencies improve their emergency response programs. ...

Deborah Matherly and Pat Bye

Firefighters and medics treat injured people on the roadside after a crash involving a truck, with fire engines and crews nearby.
A BTSCRP research report and web-only document outline guidance to help transportation agencies reduce the frequency and severity of accidents ...
A person wearing a helmet drives an e-bike while another passenger in a red dress sits sideways on the back seat as they ride along a city street in China.
A study finds that E-bikes shift daily travel habits and have benefits that include reducing congestion. ...
A New York City street has colorful painted pavement with stone barriers and planters used for hardened daylighting as pedestrians cross the area.
New York City will use “hardened daylighting” to redesign high-crash intersections with planters and other barriers. ...
Red and white trails of car headlights and tail lights stream down a highway in a time-lapse photo taken at dusk.
Key career moments for TRB staff and volunteers ...
Hani Mahmassani
Announcements of TRB staff and volunteers who have died ...
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