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Air Travel Consumer Report: April 2018 Numbers

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

PTC Information Symposium

Proposed Remarks for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoPTC Information SymposiumWashington, DCFriday, June 15, 2018

Thank you, Ron (Batory, FRA Administrator), for hosting this important gathering of our nation’s railroad leaders and positive train...

Aero Club Keynote: Addressing Today's Challenges While Preparing for the Future

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoAero Club of Washington, DCWashington, DCWednesday, June 13, 2018“Addressing Today’s Challenges While Preparing for the Future”

Thank you, Margaret [McKeough]. Thanks for having me today.

IT Town Hall Ceremony

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoIT Town Hall CeremonyWashington, DCTuesday, June 12, 2018

Thank you, Vicki, [Hildebrand – DOT Chief Information Officer] for that introduction.  And let me commend you for your leadership as...

U.S. DOT announces $7.7 million for first round of Regional University Transportation Center Grants

WASHINGTON: As part of the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has selected the University of Maine, Rutgers University, and Pennsylvania State University for regional grants authorized under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $677 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 214 Airports in 43 States

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $677 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total $3.2 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports...

U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Nearly $1.5 Billion in INFRA Grants

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced nearly $1.5 billion in proposed grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program.

“These INFRA grants will empower states and communities to make significant long-term...

Small Business Opportunities Day

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoSmall Business Opportunities DayU.S. Department of TransportationWednesday, May 16, 2018 at 9:00 AM

Thank you, Willis [Morris].  Willis is doing a great job,...