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Archived Press Releases

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Confirmation of Shailen Bhatt as 21st Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration

December 8, 2022

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Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced that Shailen Bhatt has been confirmed as the 21st...

FHWA Announces Latest Round of Innovations Under Every Day Counts Program to Accelerate Innovation in Transportation Industry

December 2, 2022

EDC Round 7 advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Law priorities to improve safety, build sustainable transportation infrastructure, and grow an inclusive workforce

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FHWA Awards Six Tribal Technical Assistance Program Cooperative Agreements to Support Native American Communities’ Access to Federal Funding, Improve Safety, and Economic Opportunity

November 30, 2022

Tribes encouraged to seek assistance from the Center in their area and apply for historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal funding; Funding opportunity for a seventh center coming soon

WASHINGTON – The U....

U.S. Department of Transportation Emphasizes Safety for Emergency Responders on Nation’s Roads as part of Crash Responder Safety Week

November 16, 2022

USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy calls for cooperation to improve the safety of all road users, including first responders

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U.S. Department of Transportation Providing the U.S. Forest Service $5.2 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Hurricane Fiona Damage in Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest

November 14, 2022

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Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate...

USDOT proporciona 5.2 millones de dólares al Servicio Forestal en fondos de ayuda de emergencia de “emisión rápida” para reparar los daños ocasionados por el huracán Fiona en el Parque Nacional El Yunque de Puerto Rico

November 14, 2022

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Dirección de contacto: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660

WASHINGTON – La Administración Federal de Carreteras (FHWA) del...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Guidance to Improve Safety for Vulnerable Road Users under President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

October 21, 2022

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Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660

WASHINGTON – Today, as part of its ongoing efforts through the National...

U.S. Department of Transportation Providing Florida $50 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage Caused by Hurricane Ian

October 21, 2022

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Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Gloria Shepherd Selected as Executive Director of the Federal Highway Administration

October 20, 2022

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Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced Gloria Shepherd as the Executive Director of the...

FHWA Steps Up Efforts to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Highway Construction with $7.1 Million for ‘Climate Challenge’ Participants

October 20, 2022

Challenge will advance the use of sustainable pavements and quantify environmental impacts

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