Government

Established by the Appalachian regional Commission, the regional development corridors are roadways in Appalachia that are slated to be improved to a minimum of four-lane highway standards. In some cases, the corridors are to become freeways. Some of this upgrading process is complete (such as Interstate 68), but several significant improvements remain to be completed (such as Corridor H/U.S. 48).

Sometimes segments of highway might be "adopted" by a local organization, a business or an individual as a community service.  The organization members pick up trash and clean up the rights of way along the highway.

The American Association of State highway and Transportation Officials is known as AASHTO. This organization consists of professionals from each of the states' highway and transportation departments. The AASHTO Route Numbering Committee is responsible for assigning route numbers for the Interstate, U.S. Highway and U.S. Bike Route system. They meet biannually in the spring and fall.