DOT Enters Agreements with Airlines to Increase Availability of Accessible Airport Kiosks and Accessible Airline Mobile Websites

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it has reached agreements with Alaska Airlines/Virgin America and Spirit Airlines to expand greatly the availability of airport kiosks that will be accessible to individuals with disabilities.  DOT also reached an...

American Trucking Associations

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoAmerican Trucking AssociationsOrange County Convention CenterOrlando, FloridaMonday, October 23, 2017

Thank you, Chris, for that kind introduction.  Chris is an old friend and colleague from...

United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Leadership Conference

Draft Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters, “Leadership Conference”Las Vegas, NVTuesday, Oct 3, 2017

Thank you, President [Doug] McCarron for that introduction.  I am pleased to join you for this...

Rhode Island Business Leaders Day

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoRhode Island Business Leaders DayHosted by Senator Jack ReedHart Senate Office Building 9th Floor Conference CenterOctober 4, 2017

Thank you, Senator Reed, for inviting me to join you for the...

U.S. China Strategic Cultural and Social Dialogue

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoU.S. China Strategic Cultural and Social DialogueGeorge Washington UniversityThursday, September 28, 2017

Thank you, President LeBlanc.

And let me thank the Sigur Center for...

AASHTO 2017 Annual Meeting

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoAASHTO 2017 Annual MeetingWednesday, September 27, 2017Phoenix, Arizona

Thank you, David [Bernhardt, AASHTO VP and Maine Commissioner of DOT] for that introduction.

And thank you, Bud [...

Paul Hall Center 50th Anniversary Lunch

Remarks as delivered byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoPaul Hall Center 50th Anniversary LunchWashington, D.C.Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Thank you for that kind introduction, President Sacco.

President Sacco, Vice President Tellez,...

Paul Hall Center 50th Anniversary – Convention Speech

Remarks As Delivered byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoPaul Hall Center 50th Anniversary – Convention SpeechWashington, D.C.Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Thank you for that kind introduction, President Sacco.

President Sacco,...

I-80/I-90 PUSH Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoI-80/I-90 PUSH Ribbon Cutting CeremonyTuesday, August 29, 2017

Thank you for that warm introduction, Governor!

Before we start, I would like to pause for a moment to say that...

Greater Louisville Inc. “Capitol Connection” lunch

Remarks Delivered by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoGreater Louisville Inc. “Capitol Connection” lunchLouisville, KY.Friday, July 14, 2017

Thank you, Shelley [Shaughnessy], for that nice introduction.

Mayor [Greg] Fischer, State Senators [Julie Raque]...