Everyone Is a Pedestrian

Secretary Anthony Foxx

Everyone Is a Pedestrian

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August 5, 2013

Federal Railroad Administration Issues Emergency Order to Prevent Unintended Hazardous Materials Train Movement

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued an Emergency Order and Safety Advisory to help prevent trains operating on mainline tracks or sidings from moving unintentionally. The FRA’s announcement was made in response to the July 6,...

Secretary Foxx Announces Proposal to Save Trucking Industry $1.7 Billion Annually by Eliminating Major Paperwork Burden

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Secretary Foxx Announces Proposal to Save Trucking Industry $1.7 Billion Annually by Eliminating Major Paperwork Burden Proposed rule would maintain safety inspections while eliminating unneeded paperwork

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony...

Trucks Transported 60.8% of U.S.-NAFTA Trade in May 2013

FMCSA Declares Lynette’s Limousine Service to Be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety, Orders Company to Immediately Shut Down

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FMCSA Declares Lynette’s Limousine Service to Be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety, Orders Company to Immediately Shut Down

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Wilmington, Mass.-based...

DOT Fines Southwest for Violating Price Advertising Rule

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DOT Fines Southwest for Violating Price Advertising Rule

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today fined Southwest Airlines $200,000 for violating the Department’s full-fare advertising rules and ordered the carrier to cease and desist from...

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $2 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds for New Hampshire and Vermont

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $2 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds for New Hampshire and Vermont Funds will Help Restore Roads and Bridges Damaged by Flooding

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today...

Federal Highway Administrator Mendez Takes Part in Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting of I-5 Whilamut Passage Bridge

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Federal Highway Administrator Mendez Takes Part in Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting of I-5 Whilamut Passage Bridge New structure will reduce congestion in Eugene and Springfield

EUGENE, Ore. – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administrator...

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