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October 24, 2026 at 11:47 PM
pedantic.bike
*Banning road diets in Texas and Florida
*Trying to take out bike lanes on NPS grounds
*Taking down evidence of bike lane efficacy
*Toronto

It's all one coordinated strategy. Project 2025 wasn't hiding anything.
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has jurisdiction over the inter- state highway system, which is vital for the transportation of goods and people throughout the country. The FHWA, in conjunction with state DOTs, works to ensure the quality and safety of highways and bridges. However, over the course of decades, presidential Administrations and Con- gress have caused the FHWA to go beyond its original mission. The variety of infrastructure projects now eligible for funding through the FHWA include fer- ryboat terminals, hiking trails, bicycle lanes, and local sidewalks. In many cases, such projects should be the sole responsibility of local or state governments, not dependent on FHWA funding. For local projects, federal involvement adds red tape and bureaucratic delays rather than value. The Biden Administration has broadened the FHWA’s scope by emphasizing the priorities of progressive activists instead of pursuing practical goals. These policies include a focus on “equity,” a nebulous concept that in practice means awarding grants to favored identity groups, as well as imposing obligations on states concern- ing carbon dioxide emissions from highway traffic—areas not encompassed within FHWA’s statutory authorities. Furthermore, the Biden Administration’s embrace of the “Vision Zero” approach to safety often means actively seeking congestion for automobiles to reduce speeds. Finally, the Administration has sought to use a “guidance memo” to impose policies not enacted by Congress, most notably to make it harder for growing states to expand highway capacity. Instead, the next Administration should: l Seek to refocus the FHWA on maintaining and improving the highway system. l Remove or reform rules and regulations that hamper state governments. l Reduce the amount of federal involvement in local infrastructure decisions.
October 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
nyc.streetsblog.org
The alleged ethical line-crossing is yet another embarrassing lowlight for the Department of Justice and the FHWA during the Trump administration’s campaign against congestion pricing. buff.ly/ER33EvJ
MTA Attorneys Accuse Feds Of Ethical Breach In Congestion Pricing Lawsuit - Streetsblog New York City
MTA lawyers blasted their federal counterparts for hiding information from the judge in an ongoing lawsuit to cancel congestion pricing.
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October 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
princessalice.moe
that stretched font 😭

FHWA Highway Gothic Series D, what have they done to you?
October 23, 2026 at 6:40 AM
charliesaito22.bsky.social
At some USFWS regional & field offices some resource extraction agencies (FHWA etc) provided funding incl overhead to hire ESA staff to exclusively handle their projects

Fix of $$$ was like drugs to junkie, kept some offices in the black&some managers allowed less thorough reviews of those projects
marie-atl.bsky.social Marie In Atlanta @marie-atl.bsky.social · 5d
Privatization … Public-private Partnership … whatever the name … it 𝙉𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 delivers better service to the public. The business becomes a parasite requiring government to cede its authority so the business can maximize profit & hold us hostage.

The public 𝘼𝙇𝙒𝘼𝙔𝙎 pays more and gets less.
October 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM
carahsoft.bsky.social
Pavement marking management does not end with FHWA compliance. Explore how transportation agencies can move toward continuous network visibility and proactive maintenance with three insights from Blyncsy: https://carah.io/BlyncsyBlog
October 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
nymtc.bsky.social
🚨 Closing this Friday! Share your input with FHWA and FTA on NYMTC’s transportation planning process during the Federal Certification Review public comment period. Provide your feedback on NYMTC's transportation planning process by 10/31: bit.ly/NYMTC-FCC
October 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
apsafetytraining.bsky.social
🚧♻️ Recycled asphalt. Better roads. But what about worker safety? FHWA reports 850 U.S. work zone traffic fatalities in 2024. Hot asphalt, heavy equipment and night work demand vigilance. 🌙

1300+ EHS Courses/Videos apsafetytraining.com

#WorkZoneSafety #Paving #Construction #Safety #EHS
October 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
umlegacypress.com
A 2020 study of 157 treated curves in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky found that wet-road crashes fell 83% and total crashes fell 57%

An FHWA study of 157 curves found HFST cut wet-road crashes 83% and total crashes 57%, improving safety where curves, rain and geometry raise friction…
A 2020 study of 157 treated curves in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky found that wet-road crashes fell 83% and total crashes fell 57%
An FHWA study of 157 curves found HFST cut wet-road crashes 83% and total crashes 57%, improving safety where curves, rain and geometry raise friction demands.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:58 AM
umlegacypress.com
In 2007, Pennsylvania coated an 800-foot crash-prone curve with high-friction surfacing; the site had no wet-road crashes for the next eight years

PennDOT treated a dangerous Route 611 curve in 2007; FHWA reported no wet-pavement crashes there for eight years after the upgrade.
In 2007, Pennsylvania coated an 800-foot crash-prone curve with high-friction surfacing; the site had no wet-road crashes for the next eight years
PennDOT treated a dangerous Route 611 curve in 2007; FHWA reported no wet-pavement crashes there for eight years after the upgrade.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 28, 2026 at 7:31 AM
jmgilligan.org
For the FHWA data, it's the "Federal Aid Urbanized Area," which is kind of weird, because it's urbanized areas, not county boundaries. Blue in this screenshot.

data-gnrc.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/387...
Screenshot from the linked ArcGIS map of the Federal Aid Urbanized Boundary for Nashville TN.
October 22, 2026 at 2:50 AM
citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social
Toledo's council just unlocked a monumental $19.51 million grant for the transformative Front & Main corridor modernization project!

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#ToledoLucasCounty #OH #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityInvestment #CitizenPortal #ToledoInfrastructure #TransportationModernization
Council approves $19.51 million FHWA/ODOT grant for Front & Main corridor modernization
Ordinance 4-39-26 passed on emergency to accept up to $19,510,645 in FHWA and ODOT grant funding for the Front & Main Corridor modernization project and to authorize bids and contracts; council approved emergency passage and appropriation.
citizenportal.ai
October 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM
citizenptnewsct.bsky.social
Three major transportation projects, including a $49 million facility expansion, are on the agenda for NECCOG's upcoming meeting—could this reshape Northeastern Connecticut's transit future?

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#NortheasternConnecticutPlanningRegion #CT #CitizenPortal #CommunityPlanning
Air Line Trail reconstruction, highway message signs and transit facility rehab listed on NECCOG Oct. 23 agenda
NECCOG's Oct. 23, 2026 agenda included CTDOT-submitted STIP amendments identifying three projects: Air Line Trail reconstruction ($4,330,200, FHWA), installation of variable message signs ($20,046,000, FHWA), and a CTDOT/WRTD facility rehab/expansion ($49,000,000, FTA Low-No). The items were listed for review.
citizenportal.ai
October 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
citizenptnewstx.bsky.social
As the deadline for the RMS 2052 plan approaches, key updates from Executive Director Eduardo reveal critical collaboration with federal agencies and an upcoming financial roundtable that could shape our transportation future.

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#ElPasoCityElPasoCounty #TX #CitizenPortal
MPO reports near‑term RMS 2052 conformity deadline and federal certification review underway
Executive Director Eduardo reported that the four‑year transportation conformity clock for RMS 2052 expires Nov. 4; staff are addressing federal review comments and hosted FHWA and FTA for the quadrennial certification review earlier this week.
citizenportal.ai
October 26, 2026 at 3:09 AM
jmgilligan.org
Neither had I. I got curious because the FHWA table listed the census population as around 1.1 million, which is a lot more than just Davidson, but a lot less than the whole Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
October 22, 2026 at 3:35 AM
thetecheng.bsky.social
Both the FHWA and like every state DOT regularly throws a bunch of money at this problem. My University also has a lab entirely devoted to studying asphalt and pavement mixes. On a state level getting another year or two out of pavement can be a couple hundred mil per year in savings.
October 20, 2026 at 1:19 AM
lakewoodoh.gov
Shared-use paths provide pedestrians and cyclists a wide space to travel that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. The FHWA recommends paths on routes with high traffic volume and/or high speed.
October 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM
actualprogressive.bsky.social
www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications...
This is even older but is actual science and expresses my skepticism at the benefit vs the societal cost.
Safety Evaluation of Red-Light Cameras–Executive Summary - FHWA-HRT-05-049
www.fhwa.dot.gov
October 22, 2026 at 2:09 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
The FHWA is offering $106 million in grants to enhance road safety and protect wildlife, while raising alarms about a concerning rise in highway worker fatalities.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #RoadwaySafety #WildlifeCollisionPrevention #FundingOpportunities
FHWA announces grant opportunities and highlights spike in highway worker fatalities
A Federal Highway Administration official told the commission about two open competitive notices — a $26M prioritization pilot and an $80M wildlife‑crossing pilot — and warned that recent weeks saw a troubling spike in highway worker deaths. He urged drivers to help reduce risk and noted funds‑management successes.
citizenportal.ai
October 22, 2026 at 1:34 AM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
Sandy Springs is gearing up to break ground on the PATH 400 multi-use trail Segment 2 with approved contracts bolstered by federal funding—set to kick off construction as early as November 2026!

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#SandySpringsFultonCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #SandySpringsTrails
Sandy Springs approves multiple PATH 400 Segment 2 contracts, citing federal compliance needs
Council approved three related contract items for PATH 400 Segment 2: CEI services to Atkins Realis, materials testing to United Consulting, and supporting contract awards, noting the federal funding (FHWA/ GDOT) and the procurement methods that prioritize qualifications.
citizenportal.ai
October 23, 2026 at 9:12 AM
joseph-n-hall.bsky.social
People simply value their safety less than their convenience

www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications...
Appendix: Pedestrian Treatments - Investigating Improvements to Pedestrian Crossings With An Emphasis on The Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon , June 2015 - FHWA-HRT-15-043
www.fhwa.dot.gov
October 19, 2026 at 11:22 PM
cityengineer.bsky.social
U.S. ROADWAY MILEAGE
178,000
Miles of arterials in areas classified by FHWA as urban
( ~75% of these are suburban exurban)

49,000 ( urban includes
Miles of Interstate highways nationwide

3.5 x

techxplore.com/news/2026-04...
Study uncovers why pedestrian deaths continue to rise in the US
Vision Zero begins with a simple but powerful premise: No loss of life on the transportation system is acceptable. Despite the ambitious nature of this goal, the United States has made little meaningf...
techxplore.com
October 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
citizenptnewsia.bsky.social
Black Hawk County is taking a big step to protect turtles and other reptiles along Union Road by applying for federal funding to create safe wildlife crossings!

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#BlackHawkCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureSafety #BlackHawkCountyWildlife #CommunityEducation
County seeks federal grant for wildlife crossings to protect turtles on Union Road
County Engineer Cathy Nicholas asked the Board of Supervisors to approve a letter supporting an FHWA Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program grant to install culverts and fencing for turtles on Union Road; staff estimated fencing costs at roughly $500,000–$600,000 and said construction would proceed only if federal funding is awarded.
citizenportal.ai
October 22, 2026 at 6:36 AM
citizenptnewstx.bsky.social
The Laredo MPO has just approved a $75,000 amendment to tackle congestion with expert support from Texas A&M Transportation Institute—big changes are on the horizon!

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#LaredoWebbCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #TransportationPlanning #LaredoMPO #PublicParticipation #CongestionManagement
MPO panel approves $75,000 amendment to fund congestion-management evaluation with TTI
The Laredo MPO policy committee approved an amendment to the FY2027 Unified Planning Work Program to program $75,000 from fund balance for technical support on the congestion management process, authorizing staff to pursue an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) pending TxDOT/FHWA approvals.
citizenportal.ai
October 22, 2026 at 6:40 AM
citizenptnewstx.bsky.social
Big news for Eagle Pass! The approval of Patsy Winn Boulevard's functional classification means construction is set to kick off in July 2026, paving the way for enhanced connectivity and economic growth.

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#EaglePassMaverickCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment
City says Patsy Winn Boulevard functional classification approved; construction underway with May 2027 completion expected
Officials said FHWA approved the functional classification for Patsy Winn Boulevard, enabling access to state financing; construction began July 2026 and is expected to be complete in May 2027, with federal and EDA support noted.
citizenportal.ai
October 21, 2026 at 6:08 PM