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Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2019 Numbers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its April 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of February 2019. The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters of...
DOT Completes Review of Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed “Loop” Tunnel Project Between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the availability of a draft version of the Environmental Assessment for the Washington DC to Baltimore Loop Project, the first step in a joint federal-state review of a non-traditional transportation technology. The Boring Company, of...
2019 National Work Zone Awareness Week April 8-12
Autos 2050 Conference
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoAutos 2050 ConferenceWashington, DCTuesday, April 2, 2019
Thank you, David - you’re terrific! It’s great to be here tonight.
This is such an exciting time for our country – and the U.S. auto...
Lifesavers National Conference
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoLifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety PrioritiesLouisville, KYSunday, March 31, 2019
Thank you, Jason. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas is also here today. Thanks very...
Mid-America Trucking Show
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoMid-America Trucking ShowLouisville, KYFriday, March 29, 2019
Thank you, Ray.
Welcome to my hometown! I really hope you enjoy your stay in Louisville. And please spend lots of money – the city will...
Air Travel Consumer Report: January 2019 Numbers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its March 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on marketing and reporting air carrier data compiled for the...
National Space Council Meeting
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoNational Space Council MeetingHuntsville, ALTuesday, March 26, 2019
Mr. Vice President, Governor Kay Ivey, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and fellow council members, I’m pleased to announce that the Streamlined Launch...
DOT Announces Special Committee to Review FAA’s Aircraft Certification Process
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the establishment of an expert Special Committee to review the procedures of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the certification of new aircraft, including the Boeing 737 MAX. Air Force General (Ret.) Darren McDew,...