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... 5C H A P T E R 1 OverviewState departments of transportation (DOTs) are responsible for efficient construction, maintenance, and operation of state highways for the benefit of the public.
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... 6• Formal national and local information exchange processes on the application of new techniques and technologies to specific corridors and projects, • Identification and communication of the new concepts applied in one project that may have general application, and • Development of national guidelines and associated training materials on the application of innovative processes. The committee expects these techniques and technologies to produce noticeably reduced construction times for major highway projects, reduce project life cycle costs, and improve service and safety during and after construction.
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... 7Current practices and strategies in many states are inadequate to address these problems. Although many excellent working relationships have been built over the years, coordination, knowledge, and tools still fall short.

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