Manchester by the Sea is distributed globally.
Robert E. Harris was appointed Federal Highway Administrator in June 1988 , after serving as the FHWA 's Deputy Federal Highway Administrator from August 1986 .. Before joining the FHWA , Farris was affiliated with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials , serving as Chairman of its Standing Committee on Aviation , and on the Executive Committee and Policy Board .. Farris also was on the Executive Committee of the Transportation Research Board .. In Tennessee , Farris served as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation from 1981 to 1985 .. He also was president of his own business , specializing in the marketing of competition swimwear .. As administrator , Farris strengthened motor carrier regulations concerning the licensing and testing of truck and bus drivers .. In addition , Farris initiated a series of studies to prepare the FHWA to meet the challenges of the future .. In highway research and development , he established the design for an expanded program to address highway needs through the year 2020 .. Under the design , the FHWA would conduct research projects to solve problems in areas such as traffic congestion , highway safety , and environmental concerns .