It’s #MotorcycleSafetyMonth. FHWA will be sharing tips all month long. Today’s tip: wear protective gear and clothing.
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Ensuring America's roads and bridges continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world.
About us
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway Program) and various federally and tribal owned lands (Federal Lands Highway Program). Through financial and technical assistance to State and local governments, the Federal Highway Administration is responsible for ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world. FHWA Vision: Our agency and our transportation system are the best in the world. FHWA Mission: To improve mobility on our Nation's highways through national leadership, innovation, and program delivery.
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http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
External link for Federal Highway Administration
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Transportation and Highways
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1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590, US
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Updates
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It’s #NationalBikeMonth. FHWA will be sharing tips all month long. Today’s tip: protect your head. Wear a helmet. #NationalBicycleMonth
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FHWA today announced a final rule to update the government-wide Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act), which provides protections and assistance for people affected by federally funded projects. “Congress passed the Uniform Act over half a century ago to protect people whose lives were impacted by federally funded projects,” said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This final rule includes critical updates that make sure those protections match the needs of the 21st century—and offer fair compensation and moving assistance to the people impacted by projects.” “This update to the Uniform Act demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued commitment to improving equity for all Americans,” said Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt. “Increasing benefit levels helps keep pace with inflation and makes a big difference for those impacted. This update ensures we meet the needs and preferences for folks impacted by displacement and helps the federal government minimize impacts throughout the relocation process.” For more information on the Uniform Act: https://bit.ly/44vb1z9 and on the Final Rule: https://bit.ly/3wgn32T. Press release: https://bit.ly/49Z6juR
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Read how FHWA’s Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory is conducting state-of-the-art research, development, and implementation related to the nation’s pavement network using density profiling technologies. #PublicRoads https://bit.ly/496lZvY
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It’s #NationalBicycleMonth. Biking is great for recreation and exercise, but it’s more than just that. Of about 2.4 billion bike trips Americans made in 2022, more than two-thirds were made for non-recreational purposes. #NationalBikeMonth https://nhts.ornl.gov/
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the second FHWA #PublicRoads Student Writing Competition. Reminder: it’s time to wrap up your article. You have until 11:59 p.m. (ET) tonight to meet the deadline. https://bit.ly/3Mhncsm
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FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt joined The White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi and other officials in Philadelphia this week to celebrate the announcement of $20.9 million in PROTECT grants to two recipients in Pennsylvania. The City of Philadelphia will receive over $14.2 million to rehabilitate two deteriorating bridges in Northwest Philadelphia, which provide access to Wissahickon Valley Park, a noteworthy natural destination in the city that experiences frequent flooding. And the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will receive nearly $6.7 million for a project to increase the height of the floodwall that protects downtown Pittsburgh. These grants are two of 80 projects funded by the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw’s $830 million PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program, which will help ensure that our nation’s roads, bridges, and highways are resilient enough to withstand extreme-weather events—including floods, fires, and mudslides—all while creating well-paid jobs along the way.
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FHWA celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing Administrator Shailen Bhatt, who is the 21st person to lead the FHWA and the first of Indian descent. #APPIHeritageMonth
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Learn how these state DOTs’ measures improve safety: Mississippi Department of Transportation installs a roundabout on a 4-lane highway, a first for the state; Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities uses rectangular rapid-flashing beacons near roundabouts; and Ohio Department of Transportation sees success with variable speed limits. https://bit.ly/4bUnmQM #FHWA_EDC
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In recognition of Earth Month 2024 FHWA celebrated several recent actions of the Biden-Harris Administration to advance climate goals through historic investments in infrastructure. FHWA is taking an active role in combatting climate change by reducing transportation-related emissions, funding resiliency projects to protect communities from climate impacts, and promoting healthy environments. “While the transportation sector has been a major contributor to carbon emissions in the past, under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Federal Highway Administration is committed to reducing emissions and advancing sustainability goals through innovative infrastructure investments,” said Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt. “As climate change continues to threaten our transportation systems and the people who rely on them every day, we’re working to future-proof our infrastructure to be more resilient in the face of a changing climate.” Thanks to funding from the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw and the Inflation Reduction Act, FHWA is providing billions to States, Tribes, territories, and local governments for projects that will decrease air pollution and build more resilient infrastructure while supporting healthy communities. Press release: https://bit.ly/3QpZRpI