In this case study, FHWA looks at connected vehicle technology and how the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority uses it to notify drivers that a vulnerable road user is nearby or in a crosswalk. #PublicRoads https://bit.ly/427vc57
Federal Highway Administration
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Ensuring America's roads and bridges continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world.
About us
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway Program) and various federally and tribal owned lands (Federal Lands Highway Program). Through financial and technical assistance to State and local governments, the Federal Highway Administration is responsible for ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world. FHWA Vision: Our agency and our transportation system are the best in the world. FHWA Mission: To improve mobility on our Nation's highways through national leadership, innovation, and program delivery.
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http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
External link for Federal Highway Administration
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Transportation and Highways
Locations
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Primary
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590, US
Employees at Federal Highway Administration
Updates
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Wrong-way-driving (WWD) events can result in severe crashes, injuries, and even fatalities. Rare or not, safety countermeasures for WWD were the subject of a recent FHWA workshop. A summary of treatments and countermeasures is available at: https://lnkd.in/e9cHW9eA
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FHWA salutes Horatio Earle, the “Father of Good Roads.” Earle was a 19th century bicycle advocate, the leader of the League of American Wheelman, and the founder of the Michigan DOT. #FathersDay
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Headed to the #AutoTechShowcase today at Audi Field in Washington, DC? Experience the latest in automotive innovation and join FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt as he presents the keynote address. https://bit.ly/3UiTIhn
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Data-driven safety analysis (DDSA)—the ability to identify locations of past severe crashes and use of data to predict and prevent future crashes—continues to grow in popularity. DDSA approaches and tools are evolving. Get the latest information: https://bit.ly/3UUvryL #FHWA_EDC
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Join keynote speaker FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt at the 2024 #AutoTechShowcase. Experience the latest in automotive innovation. Ride-and-drives, hands-on demos, industry leaders, & more… June 12 at Audi Field, Washington, DC . Gates open at 9am ET. To register: https://bit.ly/3UiTIhn
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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: https://bit.ly/4bUnmQM #FHWA_EDC
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USDOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program helps small DBEs compete fairly for federally funded transportation projects. Teams can benefit from open-ended performance plans and other tools for successful implementation in Design-Build contracting. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyEYGmv5
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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: https://bit.ly/3v5x7Lf
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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 https://bit.ly/3StkB11