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Program Information

ADHS | Bridge | Civil Rights | Program Delivery (Design & Construction) | Environment | Finance |Grants | Planning | Realty | Safety | Technology Transfer | Traffic Operations & Intelligent Transportation Systems


Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS)

Contact: Ron Krofcheck

The ADHS Program, implemented in cooperation with the Appalachian Regional Commission, which is made up of federal, state and local partners, continues funding for the construction of the Appalachian corridor highways in West Virginia and 12 other states, to promote economic development and to establish a State-Federal framework to meet the needs of the region.

Links:

Appalachian Regional Commission

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Bridge / Structures

Contact: Bert Buchanan

The Bridge and Structures Program provides leadership, technical expertise, and program assistance on the Bridge Formula Program, the Bridge Investment Program, the Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program, the National Bridge Inspection Program (NBIP), the National Tunnel Inspection Program (NTIP), the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), and the National Tunnel Inventory.

Links:

FHWA Bridge Programs

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Civil Rights

Contact: Jeff Robinette

The Civil Rights (CR) Program ensures all persons employed or affected by FHWA and the programs and activities of its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors, are delivered in a nondiscriminatory manner.

Links:

FHWA Civil Rights Programs

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Program Delivery

Contact: Ed Compton

The Design & Construction Program, in coordination with the West Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for assuring projects on the National Highway System (NHS) are developed, engineered and constructed in accordance with applicable design and construction standards with proper consideration to cost effectiveness.

Links:

FHWA Design Standards

FHWA Construction Programs

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Environment

Contact: Sydney Burke

The Environment Program ensures communities, the natural environment and our health are closely evaluated before transportation projects can move forward to construction. FHWA, in conjunction with the West Virginia Department of Transportation, must address the National Environmental Policy Act and all other applicable environmental laws and regulations related to the environment.

Links:

FHWA Environment Programs

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Finance

Contacts: Karen A. Holmes

The Finance Program in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) facilitates the Federal-aid funding needed for delivery of the transportation program in the State of West Virginia. An array of innovative financing tools are available such as Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles (GARVEEs), Private Activity Bonds (PABs), State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) Section 129 loans, toll credits, and other project-based revenue sources, in combination with new finance tools, can substantially increase state and local governments' ability to deliver projects.

Links:

FHWA Innovative Finance

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GRANTS

Contact: Yuvonne Smith

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) provides an unprecedented opportunity for local public agencies to gain direct access to Federal-aid funds to address transportation needs.  Discretionary grants are available to states and local public agencies to fund various types of transportation projects and activities throughout the state of West Virginia.  FHWA is here to support states and local public agencies with technical assistance for planning, design, construction, preserving, and improving public roads and in the stewardship of Federal funds associated with discretionary grants.

Links:

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Competitive Grant Programs | Federal Highway Administration (dot.gov)

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Planning

Contact: Kara Greathouse

The Planning Program provides technical, administrative, and authoritative guidance to our planning partners, the West Virginia Department of Transportation, the eight Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and local transportation officials in their implementation of the transportation planning process.

Links:

FHWA Planning Program

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Realty

Contact: Jeff Robinette

The Right-of-Way Program is responsible for Federal oversight of eligible Real Estate and Right-of-Way functions for highway and transportation related projects throughout West Virginia. Working with our partners, the West Virginia Department of Transportation, we provide guidance and direction on: Acquisition and relocation functions under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act, Appraisal functions, Property Management, Right-of-Way disposal, Settlements, Advance acquisition of Right-of-Way, Alternative uses of Right-of-Way, Corridor preservation, Federal Land transfers, Outdoor advertising control, and the Highway Beautification Act.

Links:

Real Estate - FHWA (dot.gov)

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Safety

Contact: Derrick Johnson

The Safety Program, implemented in collaboration with our State and Local partners and others in the transportation community, to develop and promote programs and technologies to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our Nation's roadways. In West Virginia, the various agencies that manage these funds and projects are members of the Highway Safety Management Task Force that promotes effective cooperation in these activities.

Links:

FHWA Safety Home Page

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Research and Technology

Contact: Kara Greathouse

The Technology Program, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT), is responsible for carrying out the State Planning & Research Program (SPR) and the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) in West Virginia. The SPR program provides the vehicle for the WVDOT to solve transportation issues through research. The LTAP program provides counties and cities access to modern highway technology. It aids in the development of local expertise in transportation and promotes cooperation between Federal, State, Local agencies.

Links:

FHWA Research & Technology Home

West Virginia LTAP Center

Appalachian Transportation institute

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Traffic Operations & Intelligent Transportation Systems

Contact: Derrick Johnson

The Traffic Operations Program, managed in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT), is to improve the performance of the State's existing transportation system. The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program, implemented in cooperation with the WVDOT, provide coordination of a wide range of technologies that may be used to relieve congestion and improve the safety of transportation. ITS will complement West Virginia's efforts in incident management and road weather information.

Links:

US DOT ITS Home Page

FHWA Office of Operations Home Page

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