August 2015 North American Freight Numbers

August 2015 North American Freight Numbers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $500 Million in TIGER Grants Awarded to 39 Projects

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the Department of Transportation will provide $500 million for 39 transportation projects in 34 states, some projects spanning several states, from its...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx, Denver Mayor Hancock Host Forum on Future of Transportation Featuring Colorado Governor Hickenlooper

DENVER, Colo. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock today held the last of 11 nationwide regional forums on the Beyond Traffic draft framework at Mile High United Way’s CoBank Leadership Center. The Beyond Traffic...

DOT Issues New Flight Safety Rule for E-Cigarettes

WASHINGTON – In its continuing effort to improve transportation safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration today issued an interim final rule (IFR) to prohibit passengers and crewmembers from carrying battery-powered portable...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx, Charleston Mayor Riley Host Forum on Future of Transportation

CHARLESTON, S.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. today hosted the tenth of 11 nationwide regional forums on the Beyond Traffic draft framework at the Gaillard Center. The Beyond Traffic report examines the trends...

News Digest DOT 103-15

BTS’ National Transportation Statistics Updated - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today updated National Transportation Statistics (NTS) – a web-only reference guide to national-level transportation data. NTS, updated...

U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Rogoff, Indianapolis Mayor Ballard Host Forum on Future of Transportation

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Peter Rogoff and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard today hosted the ninth of 11 nationwide regional forums on the Beyond Traffic draft framework at the University of Indianapolis. The Beyond Traffic report examines the trends and choices...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Honors First Responders, Seaway Employees at Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Appreciation Ceremony

MASSENA, New York – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) Administrator Betty Sutton today recognized North Country local and regional emergency responders as well as SLSDC employees who were part of the exceptional response effort...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Announces Unmanned Aircraft Registration Requirement

New Task Force to Develop Recommendations by November 20

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the creation of a task force to develop recommendations for a registration...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Announces Unmanned Aircraft Registration Requirement

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the creation of a task force to develop recommendations for a registration process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

The...