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INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Makes More Than $1 Billion in Additional Funding Available to Support America’s Passenger Rail Future
Made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, investments will further expand, modernize, and improve America’s intercity passenger rail networkU.S. Department of Transportation Statement on East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports
On Monday, DOT officials met with businesses that will be affected by labor disputes to continue their ongoing dialogue about impacts to the supply chain and provide an update on the Administration’s efforts to encourage the parties to negotiate in good faith. Since early summer, DOT’s...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Award for Florida A&M University to Establish Mobility Equity Research Center
The first-of-its-kind DOT Mobility Equity Research Initiative will support Administration efforts to expand accessibility and mobility to underserved communities.USDOT Fines Air Canada $250,000 for Operating Flights Carrying a U.S. Carrier’s Code in Prohibited Airspace
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights carrying United Airlines’ designator code in regions in which a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition was in effect for U.S. operators. The airline was ordered to...
Air Travel Consumer Report: July 2024 Numbers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of July 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.Hurricane Helene
The Department of Transportation’s Operating Administrations are actively monitoring Hurricane Helen and its impacts. The Department has issued emergency declarations to remove restrictions and expedite the delivery of emergency equipment and supplies to affected areas. All of the Department’s...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: In Recognition of Climate Week, U.S. Department of Transportation Highlights Work to Combat Climate Crisis and Build More Resilient, Sustainable Transportation Systems
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s recognition of Climate Week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is highlighting the administration’s work – and the impact of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – in building more resilient, sustainable, and accessible transportation...Biden-Harris Administration Requires Transit Agencies Nationwide to Address Assaults Against Transit Workers
WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting America’s frontline transit workers from assault, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced General Directive 24-1: Required Actions Regarding Assaults on...