National Center for Rural Road Safety looks ahead as Bhatt becomes new FHWA administrator

BOZEMAN, MONTANA – 1/23/2023 – Following a confirmation announcement last month, a swearing-in ceremony was held last week to officially welcome Shailen Bhatt as the 21st Federal Highway Administration administrator. […]
USDOT Announces FY 2022 Rural Grant Program Recipients

BOZEMAN, MONTANA – 12/21/2022 – The recipients of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) new Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (Rural) have been announced. This year’s selected projects include: USDOT […]
Over $70 million available to rural, Tribal communities through RAISE grants

BOZEMAN, MONTANA – 12/21/2022 – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for more than $70 million in federal grant funding for rural […]
Want to apply for BIL funding but not sure how? Register for this National League of Cities’ federal application bootcamp for training

BOZEMAN, MONTANA – 12/8/2022 – With $5 billion available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, the National Center for Rural […]
National Center for Rural Road Safety Asks Drivers to Respect Roadside Heroes by Observing Crash Responder Safety Week
BOZEMAN, MONTANA – 11/14/2022 – In support of the national Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW), November 14-18, the National Center for Rural Road Safety calls on drivers to commit to […]
USDOT Launches Thriving Communities Program

BOZEMAN, MONTANA – 10/14/2022 – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently launched Thriving Communities, a $30 million program that helps communities […]
Sept. 19-23 is National Roundabouts Week!

Don’t go round and round about roundabouts! The Center has all you need to know about these circular installations in rural areas this National Roundabouts Week.
National Center for Rural Road Safety launches latest Road Safety Champion Program training

Gain the tools you need to become a Rural Road Safety Champion. This certificate program is nationally recognized and designed for various practitioners who may not have a deep knowledge of road safety.
Statement on FHWA New Rule on Retroreflectivity for Pavement Markings

BOZEMAN, MT, 8/12/2022 – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a final rule on Aug. 5, officially setting new minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings. FHWA has also provided […]
National Center for Rural Road Safety Announces Themes for Rural Road Safety Awareness Week 2022

BOZEMAN, MT – 5/19/22 – Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (RRSAW), an annual campaign by the National Center for Rural Road Safety, has a new focus and updated theme for […]