Federal Highway Administration
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports state and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the nation’s highway system under the Federal Aid Highway Program. It also administers the Federal Lands Highway Program, which covers federally and tribally owned lands, providing financial and technical assistance to state and local authorities. FHWA's core objective is to maintain and improve safety and technological capability on the nation's roads, aiming to enhance mobility through national leadership and program delivery. Its primary customers are state and local governments, with responsibilities extending to lands owned by federal, state, and tribal entities. The agency is based in Washington, DC, and in 2025 it announced the Safe Roads initiative as a notable program development.