Have you ever wanted to see the equipment at FHWA’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center up close? You can tour 6 of our labs right now! Just click here and explore: bit.ly/3v5x7Lf

FHWA marks 25 years of Traffic Noise Models (TNM) helping transportation stakeholders comply with regulatory requirements. Learn how TNM calculates the reduction in traffic noise from features like noise walls. #PublicRoads bit.ly/3StkB11

FHWA is excited to announce the 2024 Environmental Excellence Award recipients! This biennial program recognizes outstanding transportation projects, processes, and partners that achieve environmental excellence. fhwa.dot.gov/environment/en…

FHWA celebrates women in transportation and recognizes the invaluable contributions and dedication of our female employees in shaping the future of transportation.

FHWA's Spring Research Review highlights the Resource Center and its support for FHWA’s air quality & traffic noise programs, as well as other FHWA research. Subscribe to stay connected to sustainable transportation research:
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.@MDOT installs a roundabout on a 4-lane highway, a first for the state; @ADOT uses rectangular rapid-flashing beacons near roundabouts; and @ODOT sees success with variable speed limits. Learn how these measures improve safety: bit.ly/4bUnmQM #FHWA_EDC

FHWA has introduced a new Practical Applications in Federal-Aid Highway Program Appraisals course (FHWA-NHI-141054) to help appraisers work with Uniform Act & 49 CFR Part 24 requirements. Register for 6/4, 8/6 or 10/22 at: nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/course-search?…

FHWA Adm @bhattmobilet joined Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) & other state & local officials in Berthoud last week at a groundbreaking of a I-25 segment, which will include new express lanes & multimodal improvements to help reduce travel times, support supply chains & reduce costs.

.U.S. Department of Transportation is distributing $5 billion through 2026 to help local and tribal agencies address safety needs. Over 1,000 communities have benefitted--like West Hartford, CT which will pilot a speed safety camera program. Learn more: bit.ly/3USflG1 #FHWA_EDC #VisionZero

Planning to hit the road for summer travel? Join forces with other roadway users in the fight against human trafficking. Learn how to identify and report suspected human trafficking in our latest blog: fmcsa.medium.com/traveling-this…. #stophumantrafficking

This may be the last day of #MotorcycleSafetyMonth but FHWA remains committed to motorcycle safety throughout the year. Read more about FHWA’s motorcycle safety efforts: highways.dot.gov/safety/other/m…

How much would travelers pay to avoid traffic congestion? Tolls have become a popular congestion mitigation tool, but their effective use requires better understanding of traveler behavior. Read the latest R&T Now article on an FHWA study: bit.ly/3S5joxq

In January 2023, FHWA and nhtsagov published the Speed Safety Camera Program Planning and Operations Guide to assist practitioners considering the use of speed safety cameras. #PublicRoads bit.ly/48IItnj

FHWA Adm Shailen Bhatt joined City of Spring Hill Mayor Hagaman, Sen. Sen. Marsha Blackburn & other officials today to celebrate the opening of a new $62M diverging diamond interchange that will make I-65 more accessible & safer for residents & travelers in the fast-growing area. myTDOT

At 8.3 billion vehicle-miles traveled (VMT), Interstate 80 leads the nation with the most annual VMT, followed closely by I-75 at 8.1 billion and I-40 at 7.7 billion. fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformat…

GOOD NEWS: Construction on I-95 in Philadelphia is complete, thanks to state and federal workers' hard work and collaboration.

It’s #NationalBikeMonth . FHWA offers Bicycle Safer Journey—a series of videos that help educators, parents & others who care about bicycle safety get the conversation started with students. This video provides safety tips for elementary school-aged kids. youtu.be/dkoVxBnnGko?si…

.U.S. Department of Transportation is distributing $5 billion through 2026 to help local and tribal agencies address safety needs. Over 1,000 communities have benefitted--like West Hartford, CT which will pilot a speed safety camera program. Learn more: bit.ly/3USflG1 #FHWA_EDC #VisionZero

FHWA salutes the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. The I-70 bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Louis is named to honor America’s veterans as well as WWII veteran and St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial. #MemorialDay

Researchers say converting traditional bike lanes to separated lanes can reduce vehicle bicycle crashes up to 53%. Creating buffer space with delineators, curbs, or vegetation enhances safety for all. See how it’s making a difference in Virginia: bit.ly/49xegYu #FHWA_EDC