News Archive
In Matter of Weeks, USDOT Sees Significant Moves Toward Stronger Rail Safety Standards and Accountability
Strong first steps from rail industry and Congress must be backed up with continued action to ensure safer communities and safer working conditions in the long-term
USDOT Announces more than $12 Million in Funding for the U.S. Marine Highway Program
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity making $12,423,000 available in Fiscal Year 2023 funds through the...
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Initial Webinar for Grant Recipients - Presentation Slides
Held March 1, 2023, the SS4A Initial Webinar for Grant Recipients describes next steps for grant recipients and Division Office staff. Topics include program overview, roles and responsibilities,...
USDOT’s Federal Railroad Administration Announces New Safety Initiative with a Focus on Hazardous Materials
EAST PALESTINE, OH – Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Amit Bose today announced a national initiative for focused inspections on routes that carry high-hazard flammable trains (...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Awards from Program to Reconnect Communities
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $1 billion over five years to address infrastructure barriers that limit mobility, access, or economic development for communities across the country