WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its February 2020 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of December 2019 and calendar year 2019. The full consumer report and other aviation...
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao
FY 2019 Port Infrastructure Development Grant Announcement
Port of Miami, FL
Friday, February 14, 2020
Thank you, Juan. I am so pleased to see Congressman Diaz-Balart...
New grants will provide critical infrastructure support
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced that it has awarded more than $280 million in discretionary grant funding through the new Port...
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao
NHTSA Administrator's Award Ceremony
Washington, DC
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Thank you, James, for the introduction and for your work as Acting NHTSA Administrator!...
On February 12, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) establishing the first comprehensive national policy promoting the responsible use of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services by the Federal Government and critical infrastructure owners and operators to...
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao
National Congress of American Indians
Washington, DC
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Thank you, Aaron. It is a pleasure to be here. I am...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced over $8.9 million for 91 projects to 80 Federally recognized American Indian Tribal Nations during her remarks at the National Congress of American Indians on Tuesday.
“These Federal funds will go to American...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) opened the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fiscal Year 2020 Phase I Solicitation, featuring 12 research topics. The Solicitation will be open February 6, 2020 through 5:00 PM ET on March 9, 2020.
“America’...
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao
PHMSA Administrator's Awards Ceremony
Washington, DC
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Thank you, Drue. You, Skip, and Mac are doing a great job.
One of the...
Tonight President Trump issued a bipartisan call to keep our economy strong, encourage innovation, cut red tape and create more jobs. Without innovation, our transportation systems cannot keep pace with the changes needed to remain competitive in the global economy. And without a focus on...