fhwa News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

EPW Chairman John Barrasso Calls for Confirmation of FHWA Nominee Nicole Nason

Sen. John Barrasso, chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, pressed his colleagues to support the confirmation of Nicole Nason to lead the Federal Highway Administration.

March 8, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

FHWA Grants Will Support User Fee Projects in States

The Federal Highway Administration has awarded over $10 million to states that are testing alternative methods to fund highway and bridge projects.

February 19, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

FHWA Drops Plan for States to Track Greenhouse Gas Levels on U.S. Highways

The Federal Highway Administration has withdrawn its rule that would have required state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to report year-over-year changes in carbon dioxide emissions on U.S. interstates and major highways.

May 31, 2018
Government, Business, Autonomous

FHWA Launches Nationwide Initiative on Highway Automation

The Federal Highway Administration will host a series of meetings throughout the remainder of the year that will bring government and private-sector representatives together over the topic of highway automation

May 9, 2018
Government, Business

FHWA Announces Plan for Updated Truck Parking Survey

The Federal Highway Administration has notified state transportation officials and private truck stop operators that it is drawing plans to update the 2014 nationwide “Jason’s Law” survey that assessed the availability of truck driver parking.

April 26, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

FHWA Offers $60 Million in Transportation Technology Grants

The Federal Highway Administration has made $60 million in grant money available for states and cities that are leading transportation-related technology projects.

April 18, 2018
Government

FHWA Ends Plans for Two Environmental Studies of D.C.-Area Routes

The Federal Highway Administration is rescinding two notices of intent for environmental impact statements in Virginia and the District of Columbia, according to a document scheduled for publication in the Federal Register Feb. 9.

February 8, 2018
Government

Trump’s Pick for US Highway Chief Withdraws From Process

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration has withdrawn from consideration for the post, a surprising development given his widespread support and qualifications, the U.S. Department of Transportation confirmed Dec. 11.

December 12, 2017
Government

FHWA Extends Comment Period on State Performance Measurement Requirement to Nov. 15

Federal Highway Administration officials have extended the public comment period on a proposal that includes a provision that would drop an Obama administration requirement that state departments of transportation measure the percentage of change in tailpipe carbon dioxide from a base of 2017 levels.

November 8, 2017
Government, Business

Committee OKs Trombino as New FHWA Chief

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works voted to approve the nomination of Paul Trombino, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Highway Administration, on Oct. 25.

October 25, 2017