Fernstraßen-Bundesamt

The Fernstraßen-Bundesamt (FBA) is a higher federal authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). As an independent supervisory and approval authority, the FBA makes a significant contribution to shaping the future of federal trunk roads in Germany.

Core tasks and services:

The FBA performs a variety of sovereign tasks to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the German trunk road network. The central tasks include:

• Planning approval: The FBA is the hearing and planning approval authority for the construction and modification of federal motorways (with exceptions) and federal roads under federal administration. The aim is to optimize and accelerate procedures through uniform specifications, with comprehensive participation opportunities and transparency taking center stage.
• Legal and technical supervision: The FBA exercises legal and technical supervision over the Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, insofar as it is entrusted with sovereign tasks. This includes the review of the lawful, appropriate, targeted, economic, qualitative and uniform performance of tasks.
• Dedication, reclassification and withdrawal: The FBA is responsible for the dedication, reclassification and withdrawal of federal trunk roads.
• Line determination: The FBA determines the planning and alignment for federal trunk roads.
• Further tasks: The FBA supports the BMDV in supervising the order administration of the Länder, develops legal and administrative regulations and participates in international cooperation.

Mission and Values:

The FBA sees itself as a reliable, dynamic and mindful employer. It values optimal conditions for satisfied employees and promotes a lived culture of welcome and a good working atmosphere. Participation and interdisciplinary cooperation are a high priority.

Sustainability:

The FBA takes noise, environmental and climate protection into account in its decisions, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the trunk road network. For example, it publishes noise protection statistics.

Innovation:

The FBA relies on innovations, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), to optimize the planning, construction and operation of trunk roads.

Career:

The FBA offers a wide range of career opportunities for lawyers, civil engineers, landscape planners, administrative scientists and other specialists. It values family-friendly working conditions, such as flexible working hours and mobile working.

The FBA in brief:

• Higher federal authority within the portfolio of the BMDV
• Responsible for federal motorways and roads under federal administration
• Headquarters in Leipzig, further locations in Bonn, Gießen and Hannover
• Sovereign tasks: planning approval, legal and technical supervision, dedication, line determination
• Reliable, dynamic and mindful employer
• Promotes innovation and sustainability

The FBA helps to ensure that things move in Germany and ensures a modern, safe and sustainable infrastructure.

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