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Failing intersection
An intersection in which motorists sit through at least two cycles at traffic lights.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
A branch of the US Department of Transportation that administers the Federal-Aid Highway Program, providing financial assistance to states to construct and improve highways, urban and rural roads, and bridges. The FHWA also administers the Federal Lands Highway Program including survey, design, and construction of forest highway system roads, parkways and park roads, Indian reservation roads, defense access roads, and other federal lands roads.
Freight
Goods being transported generally for commercial gain, usually on a ship, train, truck or plane.
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