U.S. driving hits record high in years first half

U.S. driving hits record high in yearês first half

U.S. driving topped 1.54 trillion miles in the first half of 2015, out pacing the previous record of 1.5 trillion set in June 2007, according to estimates from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The amount is more than double that driven during the same period in 1981, continuing a trend of Americaês driving mileage doubling nearly every generation. June also showed a record amount of miles traveled for any June.

FHWA used the figures to reinforce calls for increased investment in transportation infrastructure. The current stopgap funding expires October 31 of this year.