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Michael Rutherford

Assistant Secretary of the Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy

Michael Rutherford is the first Assistant Secretary of the Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation. He has over two decades of private-sector experience in...

Paul J. Roberti

Administrator

The Honorable Paul J. Roberti was sworn in as Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on September 25, 2025, by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.  Administrator Roberti is a seasoned professional with extensive experience...

Lee White

Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

Lee White currently serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. As a senior...

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,...

Michael “Rocket” Halem

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

Michael “Rocket” Halem currently serves as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. With a lifelong...