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U.S. DOT and EPA Propose Fuel Economy Standards for MY 2021-2026 Vehicles

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking, the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026...

Air Travel Consumer Report: May 2018 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its May 2018 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on air carrier data compiled for the month of May 2018.  The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at...

State of Available Funds

In the recently passed Omnibus funding bill, Congress provided historic levels of funding for infrastructure investments across America. As the Department releases these funds, the Department is committed to a responsible, expeditious, and transparent process that prioritizes safety.

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7-10-2018 - Autonomous Vehicle Symposium

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery ByU.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. ChaoAutonomous Vehicle SymposiumSan Francisco, CATuesday, July 10, 2018

Thank you, Brian [Wynne] for that introduction.  It is a pleasure to join you today at this important...