The National Safety Council congratulates Shailen Bhatt on his confirmation as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As preventable motor vehicle deaths in the U.S. remain high, it is vital to have leadership that understands proven prevention strategies, is focused on a Safe System approach and embraces promising innovation and technology. Administrator Bhatt will provide that leadership and bring an essential perspective to the role through his previous experience at the U.S. Department of Transportation and state Departments of Transportation. Leaders like Mr. Bhatt are needed to oversee the billions of dollars in funding that are delivered to program administrators at the local and state levels to set the tone for how transportation programs will be administered.
