Federal highway news today
Here are some recent news articles and updates related to federal highways in the United States:
Infrastructure Funding
- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has approved a $287 billion infrastructure bill, which includes funding for highway construction and repair. (Source: The Hill)
- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has also approved a $494 billion infrastructure bill, which includes funding for highway construction and repair. (Source: The Hill)
Highway Construction and Repair
- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in highway construction and repair projects in 2023. (Source: Construction Business Owner)
- The FHWA has also announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in bridge construction and repair projects in 2023. (Source: Construction Business Owner)
Traffic and Congestion
- The American Automobile Association (AAA) has reported that traffic congestion in the United States has increased by 10% over the past year, with the average driver spending an extra 42 hours stuck in traffic. (Source: AAA)
- The FHWA has released data showing that traffic congestion on highways in the United States has increased by 15% over the past decade. (Source: FHWA)
Safety
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that traffic fatalities in the United States have increased by 10% over the past year, with 36,560 fatalities in 2020. (Source: NHTSA)
- The FHWA has released data showing that the number of fatalities on highways in the United States has increased by 14% over the past decade. (Source: FHWA)
Other News
- The FHWA has announced plans to invest $100 million in research and development projects aimed at improving highway safety and reducing traffic congestion. (Source: FHWA)
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced plans to increase enforcement of hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers. (Source: FMCSA)
I hope this information is helpful!