DOT, Supply Chain Companies Collaborate to Speed Up Movement of Goods, Cut Costs for Consumers

Washington, DC -- Today, at the Department of Transportation, Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Port Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons will host a convening of Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) partners to advance the development of the initiative and welcome new members.

U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Input for Thriving Communities Initiative, Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a Request for Information (RFI) to receive input from stakeholders about the Thriving Communities Initiative – launching this fall.

As Part of Ongoing Airline Consumer Protections Efforts, USDOT Announces New Rulemaking That Would Strengthen Protections for Consumers Seeking Refunds of Airline Tickets

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) announced a proposed rule for public comment, which if adopted, would significantly strengthen protections for consumers seeking refunds for airline tickets. Since early 2020, the Department has received a flood of air travel...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $16.9 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that it will award $16.9 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 25 communities in 20 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs.

DOT Awards Funding to Community Colleges to Prepare Veterans for Jobs in Trucking

In Pennsylvania, Secretary Buttigieg will Announce Effort to Help Employ Veterans While Addressing Supply Chain Challenges in Trucking

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces up to $86.6 million Loan to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for infrastructure projects in the State

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided a low-interest loan for $86.6 million to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for the benefit of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) to fund the I-49 S....

Biden Administration Announces New PROTECT Formula Program, $7.3 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Build Resilient Infrastructure

In Salt Lake City, Secretary Buttigieg will announce PROTECT Formula Program, alongside Utah Governor, to help communities and first responders prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather intensified by climate change

On Anniversary of ADA, USDOT Announces Winners of its First-Ever Inclusive Design Challenge

Winners announced during USDOT’s Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary Event

Biden Administration Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Make Public Transportation Rail Stations Accessible for All

Historic investments through the new All Stations Accessibility Program will improve accessibility at transit stations

New International Harmonization Rule Will Help Speed Up the Movement of Goods, Reduce Costs for Americans

New regulation will save estimated $250 million over the next 10 years in shipping costs

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