Fhwa

/ˌɛf eɪtʃ ˌdʌbəl juː ˈeɪ/ proper noun

Definition

Federal Highway Administration, a U.S. government agency that oversees highway construction and safety standards.

Etymology

Acronym formed in 1966 when the agency was established as part of the Department of Transportation under President Lyndon Johnson.

Kelly Says

The FHWA standardized road signs and symbols across America, creating the uniform highway system that makes cross-country travel seamless today.

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