INVESTING IN AMERICA: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Delivers Remarks at Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mill in Steelton, PA

Steelton, PA – After touring the oldest continually operating steel mill in America and meeting with union workers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Governor Josh Shapiro and local leaders for a news conference to highlight how American-made steel is the backbone of the American...

As Part of DOT’s Push to Bring Traffic Deaths to Zero, Biden-Harris Administration Sends Every State Funding for Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes unprecedented investments in roadway safety

Nearly $1 Billion in Refunds Returned to Airline Passengers Under DOT Rules Backed by New Enforcement Actions

Under President Biden, DOT has helped secure nearly $4 billion in refunds and reimbursements to airline passengers

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $187 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports

Sixth round of funding further enhances safety and efficiency at airports

USDOT Announces “Support Our Troops” Dashboard to Improve Air Travel for Military Service Members and Their Families

Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit took steps to enhance their travel benefits for service members

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $343 Million to Modernize Transit Stations, Improve Accessibility Across the Country

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that eight transit systems in eight states will receive a total of $343 million

Air Travel Consumer Report: March 2024 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of March 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, and 1st quarter oversales. The ATCR is...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $10.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Plan Housing Near Transit

Priority will be given to mixed-use development projects near transit stations that promote affordable housing

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research Agency Advances Work to Incorporate Artificial Intelligence Safely into Transportation Applications

New RFI now in Federal Register seeks input from a broad array of stakeholders on how best to pursue this emerging technology

FRA Continues Strengthening Rail Safety Through New Rules Requiring Certification of Dispatchers and Signal Employees

Final rules announced today will require railroads to certify train dispatchers and signal employees and bolster training requirements

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