Highway History
Interstate System
From its launch under President Eisenhower in 1956, the Greatest Public Works Project in History has transformed the Nation.
Federal-Aid Legislation
The laws that shaped the Federal-aid highway program were affected by the times in which they were created.
History of FHWA
Tracing its start to the Bicycle Craze of the 1890s, FHWA has helped make the U.S. the most mobile country in history
General
Read about travel in the 19th century, the named trails and U.S. highways, "The Road to Civil Rights," the origins of NEPA, and more.
Last updated: Friday, July 21, 2023