Press Room - Archive
News Releases
2006
- Highway Traffic Up in 2005 - New Data Reveal America's Traffic Congestion Getting Worse (Press Release Date: Monday, December 11, 2006)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport Was Top International Freight Gateway by Value in 2005, According to Bureau of Transportation Statistics (News Release Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2006)
- New Federal Grant for Iowa, Minnesota and South Carolina to Help Cut by Half Construction Timeline for Projects (Press Release Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2006)
- Acting U.S. Transportation Secretary Maria Cino Announces $685 Million In Emergency Funds To Repair Damaged Roads In 31 States (Press Release Date: Thursday, July 31, 2006)
- Nation's Top Highway Official Opens New I-25 HOT Express Lanes That Give Drivers A Way Out Of Congestion To Downtown Denver (Press Release Date: Thursday, June 1, 2006) - June 6, 2006
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Launches New National Initiative to Tackle Highway, Freight and Aviation Congestion (Press Release Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006) - May 16, 2006
- Federal Highway Administration Provides $240,000 To Help the Washington, DC Metro Area Reduce Congestion (Press Release Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006) - February 3, 2006
- Federal Highway Administration Provides $200,000 To Help Reduce Congestion in Florida's Lee County (Press Release Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006) - February 3, 2006
- Federal Highway Administration Provides $3 Million To Help California Reduce Congestion (Press Release Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006) - February 3, 2006
- Federal Highway Administration Provides $1.1 Million To Help Georgia Reduce Congestion (Press Release Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006) - February 3, 2006
- Federal Highway Administration Provides $1.48 Million To Help Washington Reduce Congestion (Press Release Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006) - February 3, 2006
2005
- Federal Highway Administration Grant Helps Launch Florida 511 Service (Press Release Date: Thursday, November 17, 2005) - November 17, 2005
- Peters Announces Departure from Federal Highway Administration (Press Release Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2005) - July 19, 2005
- Statement From Federal Highway Administrator Mary E. Peters Regarding Texas Transportation Institute Report On Traffic Congestion - May 9, 2005
- Drivers Urged To Follow Safe Driving Tips in Highway Work Zones - April 5, 2005
- NHTSA Presents 18 Awards for Safety Accomplishments - March 14, 2005
- Nation's Top Highway Official Highlights Innovative Public-Private Partnership on Texas Corridor Project - March 11, 2005
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces $740 Million In Emergency Relief Funds For 34 States - March 8, 2005
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Innovative Loan To Help Launch Central Texas Turnpike - March 2, 2005
2004
- Nation's Highway Chief Launches Holiday Driving Tips Campaign Program Helps Drivers Avoid Traffic Delays, Improve Safety - December 14, 2004
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Outlines Plans to Fight Traffic Congestion as Texas Transportation Institute Releases Annual Mobility Report - September 7, 2004
- Nation's Top Highway Official Helps Launch New North Carolina Road and Traffic Information Service - August 25, 2004
- Remarks - Administrator Mary Peters on 5th Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week - Posted Wednesday, April 7, 2004
- Drivers Urged To Make Highway Work Zones Safer, April 6, 2004
- U.S. Department of Transportation Provides $13.2 Million for Connecticut I-95 Repairs, March 29, 2004
- Secretary Mineta Urges Congress to Protect America's Byways By Passing a Six-Year Surface Transportation Bill, February 26, 2004
2003
- FCC Licensing Decision Will Help Advance Safe Transportation, December 17, 2003
- Changes in Traffic Control Devices to Help Older Drivers, Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Workers, December 9, 2003
- Department of Homeland Security Announces Cargo Security Initiative, November 20, 2003
- Roadway Safety Awards Recognize Highway Programs in 13 States, November 19 , 2003
- Federal Highway Administration Recognizes Outstanding Traveler Information Web Sites, September 7, 2003
- FHWA Unveils New Web Site To Help Local, State Agencies Manage Surface Transportation Security, June 27, 2003
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Opening Of Crash-Preventing "Intelligent Intersection" Test Facility, June 24, 2003
- Transportation Partners Promote Safety At Fourth Annual Work Zone Awareness Event, April, 8, 2003
- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mineta Announces AMBER Grant Program to Fight Child Abduction, March 31, 2003
- State Profiles on Freight Movement Now Available, March 13, 2003
- FHWA Unveils New Web Site to Help State, Local Agencies Manage Traffic Congestion, Jan. 28, 2003
2002
- 2002 Traffic Info Web Site Winners Announced, Oct. 13, 2002
- USDOT Releases Freight Analysis Framework, Oct. 3, 2002
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Successful Test of ITS Technology To Secure Cargo Movement in U.S. Ports. June 4, 2002
- FHWA Administrator Testifies That Growing Traffic Congestion Threatens Nation's Economy, Quality Of Life (testimony text), May 21, 2002
- Transportation Partners Kick-Off Third Annual Work Zone Awareness event to promote Highway Construction Safety, April 9, 2002
- US Transportation Officials call for National Commitment to Wireless E9-1-1, April 8, 2002
- FHWA Software Package Estimates Work Zone Traffic Delays, April 5, 2002
2001
- New FHWA Study Offers Help to Improve Regional Transportation Operations, Dec. 6, 2001
- U.S. Department of Transportation Designates Nine ITS Projects for National Evaluation, June 26, 2001
- Federal Highway Chief Schimmoller places landmark first call to "511" in Kentucky, January, 2001
- Transportation Secretary Slater Announces New Measure to Speed ITS Deployment, January, 2001
2000
- Press Release: National Connector Study, Dec. 29, 2000
- Press Release: FORETELL rollout at AASHTO on December 9, 2000
- FHWA Announces availability of Work Zone Guidebook, Sep. 27, 2000
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Proposals To Help Speed Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems, May 25, 2000
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