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Secretary LaHood Pledges Support to Expedite Pipeline Modernization Project
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the agency will lead the effort to help expedite federal permitting for a 1,000 mile pipeline modernization project by NiSource, Inc. that will produce thousands of jobs, enhance safety and increase energy capacity.
FMCSA Helps Consumers “Protect Your Move” with Moving Company Checklist
Checklist offers helpful tips during busiest moving season of the yearWASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the launch of a new “Consumer Checklist” to assist consumers in choosing a responsible...
DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.365
This document describes the Department's policy concerning starting a PIE proceeding.
New DOT Research Shows Drivers Support Connected Vehicle Technology, Appreciate Potential Safety Benefits
Analysis of “driver acceptance clinics” finds majority of participants react favorably to technology allowing vehicles to communicate safety messages to avoid crashes.
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $745.2 Million to Build Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Line in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced an agreement for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to provide $745.2 million to the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) for the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project, which will...
FTA Deputy Administrator McMillan Joins Missouri and Illinois Officials to Kick Off Eads Bridge Rehabilitation Project
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Deputy Federal Transit Administrator Therese McMillan today joined Missouri and Illinois officials to kick off the Eads Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which will repair and restore the historic, 138-year old bridge and ensure safe and efficient light rail service for thousands...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces $54.5 Million to Construct New Bus Rapid Transit Line in Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a $54.5 million funding agreement with Fort Collins for a new MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line expected to reduce commuting times and traffic congestion along College Avenue, and spur economic development in the heart...
U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY LAHOOD KICKS OFF ANNUAL ‘CLICK IT OR TICKET’ CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE SEAT BELT USE
New NHTSA Ads Airing Nationwide Target Seat Belt Violators.
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Participates in Ribbon Cutting for Dubuque Millwork District TIGER Project
DUBUQUE, Iowa– U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood celebrated the ribbon cutting on the $137 million Historic Millwork District multimodal improvement project, a keystone in a strategy to reinvigorate the community by attracting both businesses and residents through expanded transportation...