June 2013 U.S. Airline System Passengers Up 0.7% from June 2012

June 2013 U.S. Airline System Passengers Up 0.7% from June 2012

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $531 Million Loan for North Tarrant Expressway

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $531 Million Loan for North Tarrant Expressway Project will relieve congestion in fast-growing Tarrant County, Texas

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a $531 million...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces Additional $30 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds for Colorado

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces Additional $30 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds for Colorado Funds Follow $5 Million Announced Last Week for Flood Repairs

WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the U.S....

Statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the Washington Navy Yard Shootings

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Statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the Washington Navy Yard Shootings

DOT Statement on Washington Navy Yard shooting incident

As a part of the Navy Yard community, everyone at the Department of Transportation is saddened by the shooting incident this morning and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and first responders.  Secretary Foxx has been briefed on the incident and is receiving regular updates.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $5 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds for Colorado

WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is immediately making available $5 million in emergency relief funds to help Colorado cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by the ongoing floods.  

News Digest

News Digest

Airlines Report 13 Tarmac Delays Over Three Hours on Domestic Flights, Three Tarmac Delays Longer Than Four Hours on International Flights in July

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WASHINGTON – Airlines reported 13 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights and three tarmac delays of more than four...

Freight Shipments Rose 0.3% in July from June

Freight Shipments Rose 0.3% in July from June

DOT Fines Virgin America for Failing to Make In-Flight Safety Videos Accessible to Passengers with Hearing Impairments

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          The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Virgin America $150,000 for failing to make its...