fhwa News Updates

Government

I-95 Corridor Coalition, Delaware DOT to Test Mileage-Based Revenue Project With Trucks

The I-95 Corridor Coalition, in a partnership with the Delaware Department of Transportation, is leading a pilot program to assess the feasibility of generating mileage-based revenue from trucks.

October 20, 2017
Government, Business

Senate Committee to Consider FHWA Nominee Oct. 18

The nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Highway Administration will come up before a Senate committee on Oct. 18.

October 17, 2017
Government, Business, Equipment

FHWA Seeks Comment on Definition of Automobile Transporter

The Federal Highway Administration is considering revising its definition of automobile transporters to allow more flexibility in the type of trailers used to haul vehicles.

October 12, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FHWA Grants Six States Money for Alternative Revenue Projects

The Federal Highway Administration has divided $15.5 million between six states that are exploring alternative ways to fund highway and bridge projects.

October 10, 2017
Government, Business

FHWA Nominee: Tolls, P3s Options to Fund Infrastructure Projects

Tolling systems and public-private partnerships are viable alternatives to traditional sources of infrastructure funding, such as revenue generated from fuel taxes, the nominee to lead the country’s vast network of highways told a Senate panel on Oct. 5.

October 5, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

FHWA Awards $1.5 Million Grant for Truck Reservation System at Va. Ports

Federal Highway Administration officials today awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Virginia Port Authority for a state-of-the-art truck reservation system that will save time for freight shippers.

October 4, 2017
Government

In US, 3.2 Trillion Miles Driven in 2016

Trucks, cars and buses accounted for 3.2 trillion miles driven in the country last year, according to an estimate released by the Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 21.

February 22, 2017
Business

FHWA Issues Guidance to States for V2I Use

The Federal Highway Administration issued guidance to state and local governments for the adoption of vehicle-to-infrastructure programs, or V2I.

January 30, 2017
Government

FHWA Makes $1 Million in Emergency Funds Available for North, Central Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has been awarded $1 million in Emergency Relief Funds from the Federal Highway Administration to start repairing roads and bridges in the north and central parts of the state that were swamped by heavy rain and floods on Oct. 20-21.

November 3, 2016
Government

FHWA Makes $1 Million in Emergency Funds Available for S.C. in Wake of Hurricane Matthew

South Carolina can access $1 million in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration to help fix roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew.

October 21, 2016