2017 North American Freight Numbers

U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on the Collapse of a Pedestrian Bridge at Florida International University

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation released the following statement regarding today’s collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Sweetwater, Florida.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and first responders who are...

DOT Women’s History Month Celebration

Remarks Delivered byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoDOT Women’s History Month CelebrationWashington, D.C.Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Brandye [Hendrickson] for that introduction. I’m so pleased to be here with all of you and our guests as we...

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Hosts Celebration of Women’s History Month

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today hosted an event at U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) headquarters celebrating Women’s History Month.  Participants were able to learn about women’s roles in key technological advances and prepare current and future...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Solicitation of Proposals from Flight Schools as Part of Forces to Flyers Research Initiative

Research Initiative to Identify Pathways for Veterans to Become Airline Pilots

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) today posted a solicitation for proposals from flight schools as part of the Forces to Flyers Research Initiative. The Research...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Half A Billion Dollars in Infrastructure Investments to 41 Projects in 43 States

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) today announced the list of 41 recipients of nearly $500 million in discretionary grant funding for road, transit, maritime and rail projects through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery...

TIGER Grants Include Historic Investment in Tribal Projects

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) today announced $39.18 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants for tribal projects. These awards collectively constitute the largest amount of...

Latino Coalition Policy Summit

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoLatino Coalition Policy SummitJW Marriott, Washington, D.C.Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Good afternoon. Thank you for that kind introduction, Hector [Barreto].

Hector served as the SBA...

Statement from Transportation Secretary Chao on Alaska's Sterling Highway Project

Following today’s signing of the federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Alaska’s Sterling Highway project by Governor Bill Walker, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao released the following statement: “The U.S. Department of Transportation congratulates Senator...

NACo Legislative Conference 2018

Thank you, Greg [Greg Cox – 1VP of NACo]. 

This may be my first opportunity to formally address NACo as Secretary of Transportation,...