U.S. DOT Releases New Automated Driving Systems Guidance

Ann Arbor, MI - The U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released new federal guidance for Automated Driving...

Purple Line FFGA Signing & Groundbreaking

Remarks as Prepared for DeliveryU.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. ChaoPurple Line FFGA Signing & GroundbreakingTakoma Park, MarylandMonday, August 28, 2017

Good morning, everyone.  And thank you, Secretary Peter Rahn,...

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $25 Million in Emergency Relief Funds to Rebuild Florida’s Infrastructure Following Hurricane Irma

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has directed Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials to make $25 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds available to help Florida address the initial damage resulting from Hurricane Irma. The funds, which...

Emergency Declaration Issued by USDOT in Advance of Hurricane Irma

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has directed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to issue a Regional Emergency Declaration in advance of Hurricane Irma for the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $500 Million Funding Opportunity through TIGER Program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the opportunity for state and local stakeholders to apply for $500 million in discretionary grant funding through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program.

“The TIGER grant program is a...

Department of Transportation Update on Hurricane Harvey

WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation and all operating agencies continue to work closely with officials in Texas as well as FEMA and Department of Homeland Security to assess the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey as we begin to move from rescue to recovery process.

USDOT’s...

Maritime Administration Mobilizes National Defense Reserve Fleet Vessels in Support of Hurricane Harvey

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) has activated two National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels for a pre-scripted Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission to support relief efforts in Texas.

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Regional Declaration of Emergency for Oil and Gas Supplies

WASHINGTON - In response to Hurricane Harvey’s massive destruction of infrastructure and disruption of much needed off-shore gas and petroleum production and distribution, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has issued a Regional Declaration of Emergency under 49 CFRF §...

I-80/I-90 PUSH Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoI-80/I-90 PUSH Ribbon Cutting CeremonyTuesday, August 29, 2017

Thank you for that warm introduction, Governor!

Before we start, I would like to pause for a moment to say that...

News Digest FTA 11-17

FTA Announces Program for Cooperative Purchases of Transit Vehicles and Equipment. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced last week the Pilot Program for Nonprofit Cooperative Procurements and is accepting expressions of interest from eligible nonprofit entities to participate....