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Miles Traveled Drops More Than 3B Miles from November 2021
November 2022 figures from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) show that vehicle miles traveled were trending downward for nearly every region of the United States. The administration’s traffic trends for November 2022 show a 3.5 billion decrease in vehicle miles, … Continue reading
US Regions Show Slight Changes in Vehicle Miles Traveled
New figures from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) show that vehicle miles traveled in most of the five regions in the U.S. are trending upward, though only slightly. For September 2022, the South Atlantic region saw the biggest jump from … Continue reading
Vehicle Miles Traveled Fall by Nearly 10M from July 2021
New figures from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) show that all five U.S. regions experienced declines in vehicle miles traveled for July 2022 compared to July 2021, with the reduction totaling nearly 10 million miles. The administration’s traffic trends for … Continue reading
All US Regions Experience June Slide in Vehicle-Miles Traveled
New figures from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) show that all five U.S. regions experienced declines in vehicle miles traveled for June 2022 compared to the same month one year prior. Not only did miles traveled on all roads and … Continue reading
Vehicle Miles Traveled Continue to Increase from 2021
New figures from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) show that while vehicle miles traveled continue to increase for Americans as compared to 2021, the rate of that increase has slowed compared to February and March. While year-over-year increases for February … Continue reading
Americans Continue to Hit the Road in 2022
The recovery of American road travel from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, according to recent figures from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). February and March of this year saw more miles clocked than in the same timeframe in 2021, with year-over-year … Continue reading
Miles Driven: January Mileage Shows Decrease from December
Americans traveled 4.1% more on roads in January 2022 than in January 2021, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. January 2022 saw 9.5 billion more vehicle miles logged than January 2021. Travel for January 2022 was … Continue reading
Miles Driven: December Mileage Shows Decrease from Previous Month in 2021
Americans traveled 11.2% more on roads in December 2021 than in December 2020, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. December 2021 saw 26.9 billion more vehicle miles logged than December 2020. Travel for December 2021 was … Continue reading
Miles Driven: November Numbers Show Americans Continue Mileage Increase Over 2020
Americans traveled 12.3% more on roads in November 2021 than in November 2020, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. November 2021 saw 29.2 billion more vehicle miles logged than November 2020. Travel for November 2021 was … Continue reading
Miles Driven: October Numbers Show Americans Continue Mileage Increase Over 2020
Americans traveled 7.1% more on roads in October 2021 than in October 2020, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. October 2021 saw 18.4 billion more vehicle miles logged than October 2020. Travel for October 2021 was … Continue reading
Keep America Moving: Infrastructure Bill on Way to President’s Desk
Better late than never. Late on Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion bill to rebuild the country’s aging infrastructure, including roads and bridges. After a 228-206 vote, the bill, with $550 billion specified for highways, roads, … Continue reading
Miles Driven: Report Shows Americans Continue Mileage Increase Over 2020
Americans traveled 8.3% more on roads in August 2021 than in August 2020, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. August 2021 saw 21 billion more vehicle miles logged than August 2020. Travel for August 2021 was … Continue reading
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Increases For Miles Driven in Every Region in Latest Miles Driven Report
All road and street travel in the U.S. increased by 2.1%, or 5.3 billion vehicle miles, for January 2020, compared to January 2019, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. This is before the COVID crisis hit … Continue reading
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Latest Miles Driven Report Shows Mostly Decreases
All road and street travel in the U.S. decreased by 0.1%, or 0.1 billion vehicle miles, for November 2019, compared to November 2018, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. Month-over-month miles driven remained the same when … Continue reading
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Drivers Hit the Road in May
All road and street travel improved by 1%, or 3 billion vehicle miles, for May 2019, compared to May 2018, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s most recent numbers. Month-over-month miles driven decreased by 0.6% compared to April 2019. Overall … Continue reading
Roadway Travel on an Upswing in May
With summer in full swing more people are out on the road, and updated travel numbers show the amount of miles driven increased in May. All road and street travel had spikes, increasing by 0.8 percent, or 2.2 billion vehicle … Continue reading
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Roadway Travel Declines Slightly in April
With Independence Day right around the corner, updated travel numbers show the amount of miles driven decreased slightly in April. All road and street travel had a minor reduction, decreasing by 0.2 percent, or 0.5 billion vehicle miles, compared to … Continue reading
Road Travel Continued Increasing in March
As drivers are set to hit the road today for the long holiday weekend, the latest travel numbers show that the amount of miles driven continues to increase. All road and street travel marginally increased in March 2018, increasing 0.5 … Continue reading
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November Travel Continued Downward Trajectory
Travel on all roads and streets experienced a slight uptick in November 2017, increasing 1.1 percent, or 2.8 billion vehicle miles, compared to November 2016, according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration. Month-over-month miles driven increased slightly … Continue reading
November Travel on All Roads Surpasses Last Year’s Figures
Travel on all roads and streets experienced a slight uptick in November 2017, increasing 1.1 percent, or 2.8 billion vehicle miles, compared to November 2016, according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration. Month-over-month miles driven dropped marginally … Continue reading
September’s Miles Driven Drops Month-Over-Month
Travel on all roads and streets increased slightly in September 2017, increasing .3 percent, or .8 billion vehicle miles, compared to September 2016, according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration. Month-over-month miles driven decreased by 7.3 percent. … Continue reading
August’s Miles Driven Up From Last Year, Down From July
Travel on all roads and streets increased 1.4 percent in August 2017, a jump of 3.9 billion vehicle miles, compared to August 2016 according to the Federal Highway Administration. However, there was a .3 percent month-over-month decline from July 2017. … Continue reading
Miles Driven Continues Upward Trend
Travel on all roads and streets continued on an upward trend in June 2017, increasing 1.2 percent, or 3.4 billion vehicle miles, compared to June 2016, according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration. However, month-over-month miles driven … Continue reading
Summer Traffic Trends Upward
Motorists took to the roads in numbers greater than last year, according to a recently released report from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Continue reading
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Miles Driven Continue Upward Trajectory
Travel on all roads and streets continued to climb in March 2016, up 5 percent, or 13 billion vehicle miles, compared to March 2015. Month over month, miles driven spiked by 17.8 percent. This is according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Continue reading
February Miles Driven Top Last Year’s Figure
Travel on all roads and streets continued to climb in February 2016, up 5.6 percent, or 12.4 billion vehicle miles, compared to February 2015. This is according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Miles Driven Continues to Rise
Travel on all roads and streets continued to increase for January 2016, up 2.0 percent or 4.8 billion vehicle miles, compared to January 2015. This is according to the latest figures from the Federal Highway Administration, a division of the … Continue reading
Miles Driven in November Improves Over Last Year
Travel on all roads and streets continued its climb upward in November 2015, up 4.3 percent, or 10.4 billion vehicle miles, compared to November 2014. This is according to the latest numbers from The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Miles Driven Continue to Head Upward
Travel on all roads and streets continued its upward rise in October, up 2.4 percent, or 6.4 billion vehicle miles, for October 2015 compared to October 2014. This is according to the latest numbers from The Federal Highway Administration, a … Continue reading
Year-Over-Year Miles Driven Momentum Continues
Travel on all roads and street continuing to show growth year-over-year, up 4.3 percent, or 10.8 billion vehicle miles, for September 2015 compared to September 2014. This is according to the latest numbers from The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Miles Driven Growth Streak Continues
Travel on all roads and streets was up 2.3 percent, or 6.3 billion vehicle miles, for August 2015 compared to August 2014. This is according to the latest numbers from The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Continue reading
How Many Miles Did Americans Drive in May?
Miles driven continues to climb month over month and year over year. Miles driven for May 2015 is up 2.7 percent, or up 7.3 billion vehicle miles, compared to May 2014. The Federal Highway Administration a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation released the latest numbers this week. Continue reading
Miles Driven: More Drivers Take to Road in March
Miles driven is up 3.9 percent in March, or 9.8 billion vehicle miles, compared with March 2014. The Federal Highway Administration a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation released the latest numbers this week. Continue reading
February 2015 Miles Driven Up 2.8 Percent
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in February 2015. They show an increase of 2.8 percent (up 6.1 billion vehicle miles) compared to February 2015. Continue reading
December 2014 Miles Driven Up 5 Percent
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in December 2014. They show an increase of 5 percent, or 11.9 billion vehicle miles, compared to December 2013. Continue reading
Miles Driven Up Slightly for September 2014
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in September 2014, showing an increase of 2.3 percent, or 5.6 billion vehicle miles, compared with September 2013. Continue reading
Miles Driven Up 1.5 Percent for July 2014
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in July 2014, showing an increase of 1.5 percent or 4 billion vehicle miles, compared with July 2013. Continue reading
Miles Driven Increases by 0.9 Percent for May 2014
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in May 2014, showing an increase of 0.9 percent or 2.4 billion vehicle miles, compared with May 2013. Travel for … Continue reading
April Miles Driven Increases
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in April 2014, showing an increase of 1.8 percent, or 4.6 billion vehicle miles, compared with April 2013. Continue reading
February 2014 Miles Driven Declines
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in February 2014, showing a decrease of -0.8 percent, or 1.7 billion vehicle miles, compared to February 2013. Continue reading
Miles Driven Climbs in September 2013
The Federal Highway Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has released the newest numbers for miles driven in September, showing an overall increase of 1.5 percent, or 3.7 billion vehicle miles, compared with September 2012.
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