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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8 Million in Emergency Relief Funds to Rebuild South Carolina’s Infrastructure Following Hurricane Florence
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $8 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help restore access to essential roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Florence throughout South...
DOT Announces Competitive Grant Solicitation for Two New University Transportation Research Centers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $15 million to fund two new University Transportation Centers (UTCs).
“Our Universities are at the forefront of solution-oriented research addressing...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $14 Million in Emergency Relief Funds to Rebuild North Carolina’s Infrastructure Following Hurricane Florence
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $14 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help restore access to essential roads and bridges damaged by...
FAA Pilot Summit
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoFAA Pilot SummitArlington, VAThursday, September 13, 2018
Thank you, Dan [Elwell] for that introduction.
I would like to recognize some special guests today....
Faith and Freedom Coalition
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoFaith and Freedom CoalitionRoad to the Majority Policy ConferenceWashington, D.C.Friday, June 8, 2018
Thank you, Ralph [Reed, Founder & Chairman]. It is a pleasure to be here with friends...
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...
DOT responds to Hurricane Michael
U.S. Department of Transportation Examples of General Hurricane Recovery Activities
U.S. Department of TransportationExamples of General Hurricane Recovery Activities
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA restores key radars and air-ground communications following the storm. The FAA supports the restoration of commercial airports and Air...