Biden-Harris Administration Sends Another $9.9 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Transit Agencies Across the Country

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that $9.9 billion in federal formula funding, part of the largest investment in public transit in U.S. history, is...

Secretary Buttigieg Announces Proposed Rule to Ensure Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs Can Fly with Dignity

Proposed rule would be the biggest expansion of rights for passengers who use wheelchairs since 2008

ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Travels to Hawai‘i, Highlights Federal Investments in Infrastructure and Biden-Harris Administration Commitment to Wildfire Recovery

WASHINGTON — Last week, as a part of the Biden Administration's fourth Investing in America Tour, Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Hawai‘i

Readout of Deputy Secretary Trottenberg’s Mission to Panama

Joined by DOT’s top maritime official, the site visit included an update on the Panama Canal’s ongoing drought conditions and discussion of Biden-Harris administration initiatives that are strengthening U.S. supply chains

Maritime Administration Announces Centers of Excellence Designations for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 32 Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education.

USDOT Opens Applications for $18 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Hazardous Materials Transportation and Pipeline Safety Activities Nationwide

Funding will help train first responders, educate the public on local safety initiatives, and encourage the development of new pipeline technologies.

NEW MILESTONE: List of ‘Allies in Action’ Supporting USDOT’s Safety Push Surpasses 160 Members and includes 36 State Transportation Agencies and State Safety Offices

After launching the comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy in early 2022, public organizations, private businesses, research institutions, and more have stepped up in response to USDOT’s call to action to reduce roadway deaths.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $1.25 billion in Direct, Accessible Grants for Local Communities to Improve Roadway Safety

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened the process for cities, towns, counties, Tribal governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to apply for $1.256 billion in funding for local projects that improve roadway safety. The funds are from the...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $631 Million in Grants to Help Transit Agencies Buy New Railcars and Support American Manufacturing

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $631 million in grants to improve rail transit safety and reliability for passengers through the purchase of new American-made rail cars.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $10 Million in Grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Improve Four Airports in Alaska

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