FHWAProposed Rule

Management Systems Pertaining to the National Park Service and the Park Roads and Parkways Program

TransportationEnvironment

Summary

The Federal Highway Administration is proposing new rules for managing roads and parkways in America's national parks. These rules aim to establish clearer standards for maintaining, upgrading, and operating the park road system that millions of visitors use each year.

Key Points

  • 1Proposes new management systems for roads and parkways within National Park Service lands
  • 2Affects national parks, the Federal Highway Administration, and the millions of visitors who use park roads annually
  • 3Aims to create consistent standards for road maintenance, safety, and planning across different national parks
  • 4Public comment period runs from May 30, 2025 to July 1, 2025 - anyone can submit feedback on the proposed rules
  • 5These rules could influence how park roads are repaired, funded, and improved in the future

Key Dates

Published

May 30, 2025

Comment Deadline

July 1, 2025

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