U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Climate Action Strategy Playbook to Help Communities Across America Reduce Emissions

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing a playbook on research -based climate action strategies for State, Tribal, city, and local governments. The “Climate Strategies That Work” playbook includes 28 climate solutions that can help communities reduce carbon pollution and create...

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Ensure Air Travel is Safe, Efficient, and Fair

TSA expects to screen record-breaking number of passengers this Thanksgiving travel season

With Focus on Reducing Roadway Deaths, NHTSA Finalizes Significant Updates to 5-Star Safety Ratings Program

Key changes will advance safety for vehicle occupants and pedestrians and help consumers make informed decisions on new vehicle purchases

What Airline Passengers Need to Know About DOT’s Automatic Refund Rule

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule to address persistent issues reported by airline passengers who were trying to obtain refunds they were owed.

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $580 Million for Ports to Strengthen American Supply Chains and Lower Costs

Announcement comes on the third anniversary of the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which included a historic $17 billion to modernize U.S. ports and waterways

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1.5 Billion in Additional Upgrades to America’s Busiest Rail Corridor

Funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor as President Biden continues to advance a vision for world-class passenger rail across America

The Big Deal: On Third Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Signing, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $3.4 Billion in Grants to Expand Passenger Rail, Make Roads Safer, Improve Ports, and Strengthen Supply Chains

To date, more than 66,000 projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are moving forward in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories

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INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $172 Million in Grants for 250+ Communities to Make Local Roads Safer

Since 2022, the Safe Streets and Roads or All (SS4A) program has funded projects in more than 1,600 communities, supporting roadway safety for around 75% of the U.S. population

INVESTING IN AMERICA: USDOT Awards $1.2 Billion in Grants to Help State Departments of Transportation Utilize Cleaner Construction Materials

WASHINGTON - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the award of $1.2 billion to 39 State Departments of Transportation under the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Discretionary Grant Program.

U.S. Department of Transportation Sends $43 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage in National Forests and a National Park Caused by Hurricane Helene

Emergency funds come on top of $144 million sent to North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina, to quickly repair and reopen hurricane-damaged infrastructure

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