FHWA Wins Historic Preservation Award

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation today presented its highest award to the Federal Highway Administration for its efforts to protect historic transportation facilities around the country.

Since 1992, FHWA’s transportation enhancement program has supported more than 2,500 historic preservation and rehabilitation projects, such as restoration of lighthouses, train depots and ferry terminals, many of them converted to economic uses for local communities. FHWA is the largest single source of federal funding available to states for historic preservation.

Many scenic byways have also benefited from Transportation Enhancements funds for historic preservation projects, visitor centers, scenic overlooks, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. For more information on Transportation Enhancements, including State contact information, visit the National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse or FHWA Transportation Enhancements websites.

The ACHP also recognized two other organization for their strong, effective partnership with FHWA in leading and implementing the TE program — American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse and its parent organization, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

To read more, visit the Department of Transportation website.