Highways for LIFE Grants Announced to Support Innovative Highway Safety Projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announces awards of more than $16 million to 14 innovative highway and bridge projects in 13 states and the District of Columbia that will improve safety, create jobs and enhance the quality of the nation's transportation infrastructure.

Read details of the FHWA Highways for LIFE
FY2013 Discretionary Grants.

Introducing the Every Day Counts
Innovation of the Month!

Every Day Counts (EDC) is currently focusing on 13 specific innovations for highway planning, design, construction and maintenance. An Innovation of the Month will be highlighted each month. In June, the spotlight is on Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training. Traffic incidents – including crashes, disabled vehicles and debris on the road – create unsafe driving conditions. They put motorist and responder lives at risk and account for approximately 25% of all traffic delays.

FHWA Ranked in Top 10 of
“Best Places to Work in Federal Government” in 2012

For the first time ever, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ranks among the top 10 of more than 200 Federal agencies to work in Federal Government.

Read details of FHWA's ranking in the survey.

Every Day Counts

The Every Day Counts initiative is designed to identify and deploy innovation aimed at reducing the time it takes to deliver highway projects, enhance safety, and protect the environment.

Learn what industry partners are saying about Every Day Counts at the EDC Forum.

FY2014 Budget

The President's FY 2014 budget request for the Department of Transportation is $77 billion - 6% above the FY 2012 enacted levels, including full support for the program structure and performance based investment approach outlined in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Read highlights of the DOT FY 2014 budget request here.

Learn more about the FY2014 Budget

In The News

Press Release: FHWA Celebrates Devore Interchange Groundbreaking
"This project will improve the efficiency of freight delivery," said Deputy Administrator Nadeau. "It will make travel safer and relieve congestion for commuters and truckers."
Press Release: U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Approves Increased Federal Share to Upgrade U.S. 31 in Indiana
"Freight movement is critical to building a strong economy, and we support Indiana's commitment to this very important project," said Secretary LaHood. "New flexibilities in MAP-21 will make it easier for all states to move important freight projects forward."
Press Release: Federal Highway Administrator Mendez, Kentucky Governor Beshear Break Ground on Downtown Crossing
"Downtown Louisville has needed these new bridges for years," said Administrator Mendez. "By reducing congestion, these bridge projects not only create jobs but will allow local residents to spend more time with friends and family."
MAP-21
Transforming the way we build, maintain, and manage our nation's highways.
How Does Transportation Affect Public Health?
Organizations across the country increasingly are looking at the important relationship between the two disciplines.
SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study
To improve safety, the SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study is collecting data on what happens when people crash, experience a near-crash — or drive without incident.
Traffic Volume Trends
Monthly report based on hourly traffic count data.

What We Do

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation’s highways, bridges and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies in an effort to improve safety, mobility, and livability, and to encourage innovation. read more

Core Highway Topics

Careers At FHWA

Ranked in Top 10 of “Best Places to Work in Federal Government” in 2012

Choosing a profession with the FHWA provides an opportunity for you to effect change in technologies that span the world and impact the way we live and interact. Embark on a career that makes a difference.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and advancement in the Federal Government are based on qualifications and job performance.

Planning A Trip?

National Traffic & Road Closure Information
A collection of links from public agencies and other entities that offer information about current traffic conditions across the nation. The links are organized by State and include information on road closures due to weather or road construction, and traffic conditions.
America’s Byways®
The umbrella term we use for marketing the collection of 150 distinct and diverse roads designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. America's Byways include the National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads.

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