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NHTSA and FRA Launch Rail Crossing Safety Campaign

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today relaunched a $5.6 million public safety awareness campaign – Stop. Trains Can’t. – urging Americans to take greater care at highway-rail...

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2019 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its April 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of February 2019.  The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters of...

Autos 2050 Conference

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoAutos 2050 ConferenceWashington, DCTuesday, April 2, 2019

Thank you, David - you’re terrific! It’s great to be here tonight.  

This is such an exciting time for our country – and the U.S. auto...

Lifesavers National Conference

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoLifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety PrioritiesLouisville, KYSunday, March 31, 2019

Thank you, Jason.  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas is also here today.  Thanks very...

Mid-America Trucking Show

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoMid-America Trucking ShowLouisville, KYFriday, March 29, 2019

Thank you, Ray.

Welcome to my hometown! I really hope you enjoy your stay in Louisville. And please spend lots of money – the city will...

National Space Council Meeting

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoNational Space Council MeetingHuntsville, ALTuesday, March 26, 2019

Mr. Vice President, Governor Kay Ivey, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and fellow council members, I’m pleased to announce that the Streamlined Launch...