The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is asking the public to help shape the future of the nation's Interstate Highway System through a new initiative to identify infrastructure priorities for the decades ahead.

The FHWA’s "Reimagining America's Interstates" initiative seeks public feedback on where new interstate facilities may be needed, which existing corridors require major upgrades, and how the system can better serve the transportation needs of the 21st century.

FHWA plans to publish a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register featuring 21 questions on topics ranging from freight growth to the integration of emerging technologies.

While much of the discussion is expected to focus on freight and personal vehicle travel, the initiative also presents an opportunity for public transportation providers and the motorcoach industry to weigh in on highway improvements that could enhance passenger mobility, reduce congestion, improve travel times, and strengthen connections between urban and rural communities.

For motorcoach operators, potential interstate improvements could influence route planning, operating efficiency, passenger accessibility, and long-term service expansion. Agencies and private operators that rely on interstate corridors for commuter, intercity, and charter service may also have an opportunity to advocate for infrastructure investments that better accommodate buses and other high-occupancy vehicles.

"After having propelled America into prosperity for 70 years, it's time to envision how our nation's interstates can better serve a modern economy," said FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster. "We want the American people to help us build a system that conquers today's challenges and secures tomorrow's growth."

The announcement coincides with the Interstate Highway System's 70th anniversary. FHWA also unveiled a commemorative Freedom 250 highway sign as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's broader initiative recognizing the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

The agency said comments collected through the RFI will help inform future interstate planning and identify priorities for improving one of the nation's most heavily traveled transportation networks.