U.S. Department of Transportation Safety Council

DOT’s Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts

U.S. Department of Transportation 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,...

Ensuring Appropriate DOT Support to World Cup, Olympics, and Other Major Events

Floodplain Management and Protection

Michael “Rocket” Halem

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...

Doug Simon

Doug Simon joined the U.S. Department of Transportation as the Director of the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance in May of 2025.

He arrived at DOT after serving four years as the Florida Director of the Office...

Policies and Procedures for Rulemakings

Dr. Anne Byrd

As Assistant Secretary for Administration, Dr. Anne Byrd provides Departmental leadership in human resources, security, acquisitions, grants, information services, facilities, and space management. This leadership includes establishing...

Pavan Pidugu

Pavan Pidugu was sworn in as Chief Digital & Information Officer of the U.S. Department of Transportation on February 18, 2025. Pavan is a visionary and results-driven leader with over a decade of experience in carrying out technological innovations...