Policy, Legislation, and Regulations

The Office of Freight Management and Operations works closely with other FHWA offices and with other parts of the Department to propose and implement legislation affecting freight transportation. Information on major legislation is included here.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) (Section 11114)
- Guidance [PDF 379KB]
- Questions and Answers (Q&A) [PDF 126KB]
- NHFP Fact Sheet
Rural Surface Transportation Grant (RURAL Grant) (section 11132)
National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program (MEGA Grant) (section 21201)
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Discretionary Grant Program (RAISE) (section 21202)

Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act

Legislation
Significant Freight Provisions Fact Sheet
Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees
National Highway Freight Program (Section 1116) [See IIJA update for changes and additional guidance.]
- Guidance [HTML, PDF 113KB]
- Questions and Answers [HTML, PDF 90KB]
- CRFC and CUFC guidance [PDF 237KB]
- Fact Sheet [PDF 223KB]
- National Highway Freight Network
INFRA-FASTLANE Grants (Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects)
- Fact Sheet
- Notice of Funding Opportunity
Truck Size and Weight (Various Sections)

National Policies and Studies

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)

FHWA MAP-21 Web Site
Legislation
Miscellaneous Operations & Freight Provisions Questions & Answers
Significant Freight Provisions Fact Sheet
Guidance
Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees (HTML, PDF 228KB)
USDOT Press Release August 23, 2012 - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Creation of Freight Policy Council
Funding Tables

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)

Office of Operations SAFETEA-LU web site
SAFETEA-LU High Priority Projects Program - Implementing Guidance
SAFETEA-LU Freight Programs
- Section 1301 - Projects of National and Regional Significance
  - Designated Projects by State - Projects of National and Regional Significance
- Section 1302 - National Corridor Infrastructure Improvement Program
  - Designated Projects by State - National Corridor Infrastructure Improvement Program
- Section 1305 Truck Parking Facilities
- Section 1306 Freight Intermodal Distribution Pilot Grant Program
  - 2009 Freight Intermodal Distribution Pilot Grant Program Report to Congress
  - Designated Projects by State - Freight Intermodal Distribution Pilot Grant Program
- Frequently Asked Questions - Sections 1301, 1302, and 1306
- Freight Provisions in SAFETEA-LU, September 7, 2005 [HTML, PPT 1.2MB]
- Freight Provisions of SAFETEA-LU Questions [HTML, PDF 30KB]

Regulations

Projects of National and Regional Significance
- Final Rule on Projects of National and Regional Significance Evaluation and Rating
Truck Parking
- Federal Register Notice: August 27, 2010 – This notice solicits applications for the truck parking facilities initiative for which funding is available under section 1305 of Public Law 109-59, 119 Stat. 1214-15, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). [HTML, PDF 63KB]
- Federal Register Notice: November 16, 2007 - Announcement of Application Procedure and Deadlines for the Truck Parking Initiative [HTML, PDF 68KB]
Federal Size and Weight Regulations
- 23 CFR 657
- 23 CFR 658
  - Aerodynamic Device Compliance with 23 CFR 658.16(b) (4)
Operations Federal Register Notices

Contact

Freight Feedback
FreightFeedback@dot.gov