News Digest

U.S. Department of Transportation
August 21, 2009

DOT 129-09

Federal Highway Administration Seeks Applicants for “Highways for Life” Grant Awards - The Federal Highway Administration will award $2 million to test and evaluate highway technologies that are ready for implementation. FHWA will look for innovative approaches and technologies that improve work zone safety, reduce congestion due to road construction, and improve and accelerate construction. For-profit, private companies and industries, and non-profit domestic and international organizations can apply. FHWA encourages partnership with state and local governments and academic institutions. For more information on the program and previous awards, see http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hfl/tech.cfm. The solicitation is posted at www.grants.gov., under the Department of Transportation. Contact Nancy Singer: (202) 366-0660.

Federal Highway Administration Releases June 2009 Traffic Volume Trends Data. To review the vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) data in FHWA’s “Traffic Volume Trends” reports, including that of June 2009, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohim/tvtw/tvtpage.htm. Contact Doug Hecox: (202) 366-0660.