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6th Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Summit

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao6th Annual Commercial Aviation Industry SummitWednesday, September 12, 2018The Newseum, Washington, D.C.

Thank you, Nick [Calio] for that warm introduction.  Nick and I worked together when...

Resources for Hurricane Florence Report 1

U.S. Department of TransportationHurricane Preparation Highlights Report 1

U.S. DOT Updates by Operating Administration:

The Department’s Crisis Management Center (CMC) monitors on-going weather impacting Americans 24/7 and will be fully staffed and activated...

US Department of Transportation Resources for Hurricane Florence

US Department of Transportation Resources for FlorenceU.S. Department of TransportationStorm Response Highlights ReportAs of 12:00 p.m. Sept. 16

Contact: Marianne McInerney Marianne.mcinerney@dot.gov 202-366-0305

U.S. DOT Updates by Operating Administration:The...

Drivers Be Aware:  It’s Back-to-School Time

It is back-to-school time in the U.S., which means 50 million more reasons drivers should concentrate on driving safely -- especially around schools, school buses, bus stops, crosswalks and bicycles.   About 50 million students attend America’s public elementary and secondary schools....

MARAD Gateway Announcement

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoMARAD Gateway AnnouncementPaducah, KentuckyThursday, August 23, 2018

Thank you, Admiral Buzby, for that kind introduction. 

I want to start by thanking Mayor Harless, Mayor Pro Tem and...