Roads of Portugal

This issues of "Routes/Roads" intends to provide an overview of the road sector in Portugal, and the national road network in particular.In 1978, the length of the nationla road network was 18 800 km, which represented 40% of the classified network, an abnormally high percentage. This fact, amongst others, led to the revision of the plan which was completed at the end of 1985.

Roads of Hungary

This paper presents various aspects of the Hungarian road system. Aspects discussed in the paper include organisation, transport and road policy, finance, road network development and repairs, motorways, urban local roads, cycle tracks and private roads.

Roads in Mali

Overview of the road network in Mali from 1960 to nowadays.

Use of PIARC test tyres for the characterisation of skid resistance

Recall of the origin of the PIARC test tyres, presentation of the usage procedures followed in different countries and presentation of PIARC latest recommendations.

For major projects, risk management brings real-world rewards

Risk management approach used by State transportation authorities so as to reach their objectives on time and within budget.