Sec. 6017. Highway efficiency
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The Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology may examine the impact of pavement durability and sustainability on vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle wear and tear, road conditions, and road repairs. In carrying out the study, the Assistant Secretary shall— conduct a thorough review of relevant peer-reviewed research published during at least the past 5 years; analyze impacts of different types of pavement on all motor vehicle types, including commercial vehicles; specifically examine the impact of pavement deformation and deflection; and analyze impacts of different types of pavement on road conditions and road repairs.
In carrying out the study, the Assistant Secretary shall consult with— experts from the different modal administrations of the Department and from other Federal agencies, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology; State departments of transportation; local government engineers and public works professionals; industry stakeholders; and appropriate academic experts active in the field. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall publish on a public Web site the results of the study.
The report shall include— a summary of the different types of pavements analyzed in the study and the impacts of pavement durability and sustainability on vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle wear and tear, road conditions, and road repairs; and recommendations for State and local governments on best practice methods for improving pavement durability and sustainability to maximize vehicle fuel economy, ride quality, and road conditions and to minimize the need for road and vehicle repairs.