Archived Press Releases
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $5.1 Million to Washington State’s Ferry System for Traveler Information
August 10, 2022FHWA 27J-22
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today awarded a $5.1 million...
Biden-Harris Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Announce $172 Million to Improve Ferry Service in 35 States, 3 Territories
August 5, 2022President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides historic funding and expands eligibility to better support ferry service
FHWA 26-22
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces All 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico Have Submitted Plans for National Electric Vehicle Charging Network
August 2, 2022FHWA 25-22
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – In keeping with President Biden’s commitment to build out a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle (EV)...
Biden Administration Announces New PROTECT Formula Program, $7.3 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Build Resilient Infrastructure
July 29, 2022In Salt Lake City, Secretary Buttigieg will announce PROTECT Formula Program, alongside Utah Governor, to help communities and first responders prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather intensified by climate change...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $3 Million in Emergency Relief for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Floods in Idaho
July 11, 2022FHWA 23-22
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...
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step Forward to Combat Climate Change, Announces Proposed Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework
July 7, 2022FHWA 22-22
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – Today, to advance President Biden’s commitment to combat climate change and bring down costs for families, the...
USDOT Announces All 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico Now Have Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations, Which Will Help Build Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network
July 6, 2022FHWA 21-22
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – To support President Biden’s commitment to building out a national electric vehicle charging network and...
U.S. Department of Transportation Provides $5.7 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Flood Damage in Montana
July 1, 2022FHWA 20-22
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 Provides $65 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Flood Damage in Yellowstone National Park, Montana and Wyoming
June 23, 2022$60 million for the National Park Service
$3 million for Montana DOT
$2 million for Wyoming DOT
FHWA 19-22
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel...
President Biden, U.S. Department of Transportation Open Applications for First Round of Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s New Competitive Bridge Investment Program
June 10, 2022Investment will lead to better transportation for families, improve supply chains to lower prices and support American businesses
FHWA 18-22
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot....