U.S. Secretary of Transportation Asks Inspector General to Ensure Audit of Boeing 737-MAX 8 Certification is Part of Review

The U.S. Department of Transportation today confirmed Secretary Elaine L. Chao has asked that, as part of an ongoing review of factors related to aviation certification, the Inspector General conduct a formal audit of the certification process for the Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft.  The...

At South by Southwest, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Announces Launch of Council to Support Emerging Transportation Technology

AUSTIN, TX – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the creation of the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council, an internal deliberative body at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) tasked with identifying and resolving...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Joined by Jacksonville Officials to Formally Announce $25 Million BUILD Grant for Revitalization Projects

JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today made the formal announcement of a $25 million grant to support the Bay Street Innovation Corridor and Urban Core Riverfront Revitalization projects in Jacksonville. Secretary Chao was joined by Congressman John...

30th Anniversary Remembrance of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Bombing

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao30th Anniversary Remembrance of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie BombingAt the Pan Am Flight 103 Memorial CairnArlington National CemeteryFriday, December 21, 2018

Thank you, Kathy [Tedeschi], for...

DOT Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoDOT Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationWashington, DCSeptember 26, 2018

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Irene [Rico, Associate Administrator for Civil Rights in FHWA], for that introduction....

FAA Pilot Summit

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoFAA Pilot SummitArlington, VAThursday, September 13, 2018

Thank you, Dan [Elwell] for that introduction.

I would like to recognize some special guests today....

​​​​​​​Faith and Freedom Coalition

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoFaith and Freedom CoalitionRoad to the Majority Policy ConferenceWashington, D.C.Friday, June 8, 2018

Thank you, Ralph [Reed, Founder & Chairman].  It is a pleasure to be here with friends...

6th Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Summit

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao6th Annual Commercial Aviation Industry SummitWednesday, September 12, 2018The Newseum, Washington, D.C.

Thank you, Nick [Calio] for that warm introduction.  Nick and I worked together when...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces a Proposed $184 Million Grant for Congestion Relief in Atlanta

ATLANTA – U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao joined Congressman Rob Woodall, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), and other state and local officials today to announce a proposed $184,124,447 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant to build...

PTC Information Symposium

Proposed Remarks for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoPTC Information SymposiumWashington, DCFriday, June 15, 2018

Thank you, Ron (Batory, FRA Administrator), for hosting this important gathering of our nation’s railroad leaders and positive train...