The Journal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development (English Edition) (HTRD) was established in 2006 as a leading academic journal under the sponsor of the Research Institute of Highway, Ministry of Transport, published quarterly. As of 2024, the journal is published by Tsinghua University Press and has transitioned to an Open Access Journal. Articles published between 2006 and 2023 are available for access at https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jhtrcq.

HTRD is dedicated to disseminating innovative and practical research in the fields of highway and transportation, with an emphasis on scientific inquiry, technological advancement, engineering innovation. The journal covers a wide array of topics, including but not limited to civil engineering (roads, bridges, tunnels), transportation engineering, intelligent transportation, automotive engineering, logistics engineering, environmental engineering, transportation economics, and road construction machinery.

HTRD is committed to maintaining the guiding principle of "Connecting with Global Transportation, Engaging with Contemporary Scholars," while also fulfilling its mission of "Inheriting Human Civilization, Showcasing Scientific Discoveries, Leading Technological Development." Through these efforts, HTRD aims to establish itself as a premier English-language journal of high academic standing.