The public/private partnership that built America's transportation network -- Economic lifeline : how transportation has helped create the American marketplace -- America the beautiful : opening access to our historic sites and scenic wonders -- Ready in crisis : transportation's role in military operations and natural disasters -- Profiles in leadership : the highway and bridge builders -- The men and women who built America's transportation network -- Machines for a big job : how the equipment manufacturing industry meets the challenge -- The challenges facing America's transportation network today -- America's transportation network of the future.