FHWA Fund Redistribution Causes Consternation for States
AASHTO reiterated concern as to the time frame over FHWA's annual redistribution of unspent highway funds among states and the states lacking time to allocate the money.
Conn. Project to Revamp Congested Interchange Gains Traction
The second phase of a $500 million reconfiguration of interstates 91 and 691 in Connecticut commenced on a congested freight route two hours from Boston and New York.
60 Seconds: FHWA Chief Endorses Benefits of Transportation Technologies
Federal Highway Administration leader Shailen Bhatt pressed federal lawmakers to consider a vast portfolio of applications designed to enhance safety along commercial and passenger corridors
June 20, 2024FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies
WASHINGTON — Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation’s top highway director said.
House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback
House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge’s recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.
Republican Lawmakers Target FHWA Rule
Senior Republicans are seeking to undo emissions targets the Federal Highway Administration is requiring of state transportation agencies.
FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations
Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.
FHWA Releases Grants for Electric Truck Chargers
While federal officials were touting the latest round of electric charging infrastructure grants for cars in rural and other communities nationwide, there also was modest good news for trucking.
USDOT Orders States to Create Emission-Performance Metrics
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Nov. 22 announced a tight deadline imposed in a final rule by the Federal Highway Administration for states to establish emission-reduction goals.
FHWA Says Highway Construction Costs Continue to Soar
Rising inflation appears to be taking a big bite out of funding for highway construction projects, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration.