Federal Aid Essentials
Federal-aid Essentials is a central online library of informational videos and resources, designed specifically for local public agencies. Each video addresses a single topic-condensing the complex regulations and requirements of the Federal-aid Highway Program into easy-to-understand concepts and illustrated examples.
Redistribution of
Fiscal Year 2003-2006 Earmarks
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has released more than $470 million in unspent earmarks from fiscal year 2003-2006 appropriations acts to states for projects that will create jobs and help improve transportation across the country.
FHWA FY 2013
Budget Justification
The FY 2013 Budget Justification is the President’s FHWA Budget request to Congress. To learn more about the President’s FHWA request, the 184 page document is provided here.
Every Day Counts
The Every Day Counts initiative is designed to identify and deploy innovation aimed at reducing the time it takes to deliver highway projects, enhance safety, and protect the environment.
Learn what industry partners are saying about Every Day Counts at the EDC Forum.
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WHAT’S NEW
FHWA Saves Taxpayers $78 Million with Innovative Approach to Bridge Reviews, 9/6/2012
FHWA Administrator Mendez Helps Break Ground on 17 Mile Road in Wyoming, 8/22/2012
PLANNING A TRIP?
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HIGHLIGHTS
Walking and Bicycling Pay Off
FHWA’s Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) examines the impacts of bike and pedestrian friendly investments.Crash Modification Factor
FHWA’s CMF study expected to bolster support for Safety EdgeSM Treatment.Traffic Volume Trends
Monthly report based on hourly traffic count data.SAFETEA-LU
The Best Places to Work in Federal Government
Authorizes the Federal surface transportation programs for highways, highway safety, and transit for the 5-year period 2005-2009.
FHWA Ranked in Top 20 of Best Places to Work in Federal Government. 
