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, 2018FHWA 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, 2018FHWA 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, 2018FHWA 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, 2018Trump’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President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration has withdrawn from consideration for the post, a surprising development given his widespread support and qualifications, the U.S. Department of Transportation confirmed Dec.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, 2017FHWA 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, 2017Committee 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, 2017I-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, 2017Senate 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, 2017FHWA 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