Washington DC Transportation

The Federal Highway Administration is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides financial and technical support for constructing, improving and preserving roads and highways throughout the United States. It ensures safety, congestion mitigation, and environmental stewardship and streamlining. The Federal Highway Administration carries out the federal highway programs in partnership with the state and local agencies to research, develop, test and implement the latest technological advancements, including intelligent transportation systems. It has various divisions, such as operations, policies, safety, civil rights, research, development and technology and professional development. Its budget includes a variety of programs, including the Federal-aid Highway Program and the Federal Lands Highway Program. It employs more than 2,800 professionals and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, also known as OCTO is a central information technology and telecommunications agency in the District of Columbia. It develops, implements and maintains the district s information technology and telecommunications infrastructure. The office also develops and implements citywide applications. It establishes and oversees information technology enterprise architecture and website standards for the district. The office advises district agencies on technology solutions to improve services for businesses, residents and visitors. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer additionally provides data management and geographic information system installation services. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer is located in Washington, D.C.