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Velez cites that globally, funding limitations and competition for resources require that transportation agencies increasingly focus on performance measurement in support of investment and policy decisions. In the United States, measuring performance has been in the forefront of recent transportation priorities. Recent Federal legislation has accelerated transportation agencies' efforts to develop and emphasize performance outcomes. Bringing together more than 120 governments, the World Road Association (WRA) is the only international intergovernmental organization focusing on technology transfer in matters related to road transportation. Through the Federal Highway Administration and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the US has increased its presence in the WRA's technical committees.