Strengthening Our World-Class Highway System

FHWA By the Numbers

615,000+
Bridges Nationwide
$1.5 Billion+
In Emergency Relief
11.9 Billion Tons
Freight Carried on America's Highways
460,000
Traffic Incident Responders Trained

Every Day Counts

EDC is a State-based model that identifies and rapidly deploys proven, yet underutilized innovations to shorten the project delivery process, enhance roadway safety, reduce traffic congestion, and integrate automation. Proven innovations promoted through EDC facilitate greater efficiency at the State and local levels, saving time, money and resources that can be used to deliver more projects. EDC is your On-Ramp to Innovation!

Shorten Project Delivery, Enhance Roadway Safety, Reduce Traffic Congestion, and Integrate Automation

About FHWA

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation's highways, bridges and tunnels.

FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation.

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Publications

Winter 2020
Public Roads Magazine

January/February 2020
FHWA R&T Now

March/April 2020
Innovator

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