Breaking News: Thanks to FHWA’s partnership with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Interstate 26 traffic is flowing freely for the first time in 11 months after Hurricane Helene ravaged East Tennessee and tore apart a bridge over the Nolichucky River. TDOT has received a total of $280.3 million in quick release and semi-annual allocations from FHWA’s Emergency Relief Fund program to date. https://lnkd.in/eQfBTY5b #AmericaIsBuildingAgain #EmergencyReliefFunds
Federal Highway Administration
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Ensuring America's roads and bridges continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world.
About us
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway Program) and various federally and tribal owned lands (Federal Lands Highway Program). Through financial and technical assistance to State and local governments, the Federal Highway Administration is responsible for ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world. FHWA Vision: Our agency and our transportation system are the best in the world. FHWA Mission: To improve mobility on our Nation's highways through national leadership, innovation, and program delivery.
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- 1967
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- Transportation and Highways
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Washington, DC 20590, US
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Join the final session of the Careers in Gear Summer Webinar Series. The topic for the webinar is Commercial Driver’s License Training That Works and is presented by FHWA’s Every Day Counts (EDC)-7 Strategic Workforce Development team. Wednesday, September 3 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET Discover what’s driving success in workforce development through dynamic, quick-hit videos and first-hand insights from the changemakers behind the scenes. Whether you're in transportation, workforce planning, or just curious about innovative training models—this webinar is for you. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e3EAjY26 #WorkforceDevelopment #FHWA_EDC #ConstructionCareers #InfrastructureJobs
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The Trump administration is working hard to shape the future of surface transportation for American people. U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Steven Bradbury, Senior Advisor Sean McMaster, and other USDOT officials met with private industry stakeholders to hear feedback on how USDOT and FHWA can best boost private investment in America’s transportation system. The group discussed innovative solutions to deliver projects faster, more efficiently and at a lower cost through using innovative financing tools, increasing private investment, strengthening public-private partnerships, and more. The ideas discussed today will help inform the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. #AmericaIsBuildingAgain
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Updated link: https://lnkd.in/eKjTQZM8
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a new day for modernizing America’s infrastructure, streamlining federal processes and promoting economic growth. Secretary Duffy kicked off surface transportation reauthorization efforts at DOT Headquarters before a crowd that included key members of Congress, CEOs from State DOTs around the country, and infrastructure stakeholders. He outlined the Trump Administration’s legislative priorities to get America Building Again. Top DOT priorities include enhancing transportation safety, accelerating project delivery, increasing investment opportunities, and strengthening partnerships with states and key transportation stakeholders. All are designed to address the nation’s most essential infrastructure needs and shape the future of transportation for decades to come. “Our mission is to build as quickly and as much as possible. So, we're working through a historic backlog as fast as possible to make sure we can get money out the door to all of you to make sure these projects are moving and moving quickly,” said Secretary Duffy. “With our money, we want you to build as fast, and we want to streamline the rules and regulations around what you do as much as possible.” Read more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/ebJUiySF #AmericaIsBuildingAgain
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It’s still summertime; are you thinking of going on a road trip? Or wanting to learn a bit more about America’s past? Check out this 1920 article showing two early transcontinental highways traversing from one end to the other—the Pike’s Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway and the Jefferson Highway. #TBT #America250 #GreatAmericanRoadTrip https://lnkd.in/gFKU-PN9
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📣 New date! Join FHWA’s Center for Local Aid Support on September 18 at 2 p.m. ET for this month’s Innovation Exchange webinar that highlights real-world road safety solutions from across the U.S. Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Centers help communities improve safety with practical tools, training, and innovative strategies — from low-cost infrastructure fixes to community-led initiatives. Hear directly from LTAP experts and discover how these proven approaches can make an impact in your area. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eWZmUbRx
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Due to overwhelming engagement for the Trump administration’s Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill proposal—we are extending our RFI public comment period to September 8. America is building again! We look forward to your feedback. https://lnkd.in/eKjTQZM8
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a new day for modernizing America’s infrastructure, streamlining federal processes and promoting economic growth. Secretary Duffy kicked off surface transportation reauthorization efforts at DOT Headquarters before a crowd that included key members of Congress, CEOs from State DOTs around the country, and infrastructure stakeholders. He outlined the Trump Administration’s legislative priorities to get America Building Again. Top DOT priorities include enhancing transportation safety, accelerating project delivery, increasing investment opportunities, and strengthening partnerships with states and key transportation stakeholders. All are designed to address the nation’s most essential infrastructure needs and shape the future of transportation for decades to come. “Our mission is to build as quickly and as much as possible. So, we're working through a historic backlog as fast as possible to make sure we can get money out the door to all of you to make sure these projects are moving and moving quickly,” said Secretary Duffy. “With our money, we want you to build as fast, and we want to streamline the rules and regulations around what you do as much as possible.” Read more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/ebJUiySF #AmericaIsBuildingAgain
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The Trump Administration is getting back to basics and delivering results. In just 29 days, Texas crews rebuilt Cow Creek Bridge after it was completely destroyed by a devastating flood. This accomplishment shows the importance of U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s push for federal-state partnerships and private sector expertise to deliver fast, affordable results for the American people. America is Building Again!
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There’s so much to see on your #GreatAmericanRoadTrip. 70% of America’s 4.2 million miles of roads are in rural areas, yet almost 70% of all vehicle miles driven are in urban areas. Rediscover the beauty of our country by exploring our nation’s highways and byways. #America250
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