Fairfield County Engineer

Bicyclist fatalities on U.S. roads have risen over the past several years, consistently exceeding 1,100 deaths each year:

⚫ 2024: 1,103 deaths
⚫ 2023: 1,173 deaths
⚫ 2022: 1,117 deaths

🚘 Drivers: Stay alert and double-check your blind spots.
🚴 Cyclists: Be visible and follow traffic laws.

FHWA hears you and is looking for a vision that honors a vital cause!

For the first time in the Department's history, the FHWA has launched a Design Challenge for the National Memorial to Fallen Highway Workers. This memorial will stand as a national symbol of remembrance for workers who have lost their lives in highway work zones and a reminder of our ongoing mission for safer roads.

If you are a designer, architect, or creator with a compelling vision and a feasible implementation plan, we want to hear from you.

Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026

How to apply: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12440/public-notice-design-challenge-for-national-memorial-to-fallen-highway-workers-in-work-zones