About Us

The FHWA Mission is: To enable and empower the strengthening of a world-class highway system that promotes safety, mobility, and economic growth, while enhancing the quality of life of all Americans.

Values

Public Service — We are committed to the pursuit of professional excellence motivated by serving the public interest and providing high quality products and timely services.

Integrity — Ethics, fairness, and honesty define the way we do our work and conduct ourselves.  We have the courage to both be innovative and make tough decisions.

Respect — We value individual diversity and the unique strengths, skills, expertise, and background of our employees.  We treat others in a polite and courteous manner.

Personal Development — Through a wide variety of learning opportunities, we nurture the development and use of leadership, technical, and professional skills in all of our employees.

Collaboration — We maximize our collective talents through teamwork and partnerships based on mutual trust, respect, support, cooperation, and communication.

Family — We support, care about, listen to, and respond to employees and their family needs.