Stakeholders Praise Bhatt’s Nomination to Lead FHWA
Key transportation stakeholders expressed support for President Joe Biden’s nomination of Shailen Bhatt to lead the Federal Highway Administration.
FHWA Announces Plan for States, Localities to Track GHG Emissions
The Federal Highway Administration has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
FHWA Issues Emergency Relief Funding to Louisiana
Louisiana transportation officials have been issued $5 million in federal emergency relief funding to aid recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
Communication With Drivers Key During Disruption Events, Experts Say
During disruption events, truckers should be well-informed about the measures that are being taken to help them, experts said in a webinar hosted by the Federal Highway Administration.
Federal Grants Program to Include Focus on Environmental Justice, Racial Equality
A popular Federal Highway Administration grant program for the first time asks those seeking contracts to include a focus on “racial equity, environmental justice and access to opportunity.”
Teleworking Travel Habits May Offer Insight on Freight Mobility, Expert Says
Data on the drastic changes in commuting patterns that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic likely will present useful insight on impacts to freight movement, according to a Federal Highway Administration expert.
FHWA Issues $5.6 Million to States for Innovation Projects
FHWA announced May 26 that $5.6 million had been distributed in Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration program grants.
FHWA Grants Will Support User-Based Funding Projects
The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $18.7 million to eight projects that will test user-based funding methods.
FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia
The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.
FHWA Proposal Would Allow States More Flexibility With Design Standards
The Federal Highway Administration published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow state departments of transportation more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates.