USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

Public Roads

Subscribe to Public Roads
Left Nav - Public Roads
Public Roads

Executing The Executive Order

Federal agencies today are collaborating more effectively on environmental reviews of major transportation projects, thanks to a new Presidential mandate.

Bikeways and Pathways

Accommodating bicyclists and walkers will promote a healthier transportation system, a healthier environment—and healthier Americans.

Building the Bridges of the Future

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is a strong partner and leader in working with State and local agencies to ensure that our Nation's aging bridges remain safe and that new bridges are designed and constructed with the future in mind.

Secretary Mineta Receives 2003

Along the Road is the place to look for information about current and upcoming activities, developments, trends, and items of general interest to the highway community.

Planning Made Simple

The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary® defines the word "collaborate" as "to cooperate with an agency or instrumentality with which one is not immediately connected."

How Does Water Cross The Road?

When designing roads, engineers must consider the project's proximity to streams, lakes, wetlands, oceans, and other permanent and seasonal water bodies.

Communication Product Updates

Below are brief descriptions of products recently published online by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.