U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board

About the USDOT Advisory Board

The USDOT Advisory Board provides strategic vision and high-level guidance to modernize and enhance the United States' transportation systems. The Board's expertise is instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives that drive safety, efficiency, resiliency, and long-term progress.

The USDOT Advisory Board is dedicated to: (1) developing strategic recommendations for infrastructure modernization and expansion; (2) identifying key investment opportunities in transportation technology and innovation; (3) providing insights into regulatory and policy improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce bureaucratic obstacles; and (4) advising on public-private partnerships to maximize funding and impact. 

Meeting Information

July 16, 2025 (3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern)

• Meeting Notice (please note shift in start time to 3:00 p.m. Eastern)
• Agenda:
  1. Call to Order; Introduction of the USDOT Advisory Board
  2. USDOT Advisory Board Member Introductions
  3. Committee Business: Preliminary Discussion on USDOT Advisory Board Focus Areas
  4. Next Steps and Closing Remarks
• Livestream:

Membership

• Chair: Gregg Reuben, Chief Executive Officer, Centerpark 
• Peter Bartek, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, FTS Rail 
• Michael Capasso, Chief Executive Officer, C.A.C. Industries 
• Stephen M. Dickson, Former Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration 
• Todd Ehmann, Senior International Captain, United Airlines 
• David Horner, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 
• Steven Lefton, Executive Chair, Kimley-Horn 
• Brigham McCown, Chair and Founder, Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure 
• Trent Morse, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel, Executive Office of the President 
• Francis Sacr, Principal, Lorne Infrastructure and Former Executive Director, Gateway Development Commission 
• Mark Tedesco, Chief Executive Officer, Academy Bus 
• Robert Valentine, Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Group

Additional Information

• USDOT Advisory Board Charter
• Federal Register Notice: Establishment of the U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board and solicitation of nominations for membership
• For questions and inquiries: DOTAdvisoryBoard@dot.gov