USDOT Readout of Call with Supply Chain Stakeholders on Disruptions Caused by Red Sea Attacks

On Thursday, members of the U.S Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight held a call with stakeholders across the United States supply chain on issues and disruptions stemming from the ongoing situation in the Red Sea. The Maritime Administration emphasized its continued...

Air Travel Consumer Report: November 2023 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 November 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.

U.S. DOT Launches $15 Million Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence Initiative for Small Businesses

Department seeks innovative tools for generating, integrating, and activating data for mobility

FACT SHEET ON RAIL SAFETY

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have taken unprecedented actions to improve rail safety, announcing hundreds of projects to modernize and upgrade rail infrastructure nationwide thanks to funding in the...

U.S. Department of Transportation Observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Transportation is taking action to raise awareness among travelers and transportation employees across America’s transportation systems.

“The horrors of human trafficking are far...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $240 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize Airports in 37 States

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 grants in 37 states to modernize airport...

USDOT and FRA Continue Pressing on Rail Safety, Finalizes Norfolk Southern Railway Participation into Confidential Close Call Reporting System

Entry into the program will allow approximately 1,000 workers to confidentially report close calls and improve rail safety Additional Class I freight railroad participation stands to benefit more than 100,000 railroad employees

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $31.4 Million Loan to Upgrade Critical Rail Lines in California

New and Improved Rail Infrastructure Will Enhance Safety and Supply Chain for the Region

Federal Railroad Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatuses in Trains Carrying Hazmat

After Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Rule strengthens worker safety by requiring railroads to provide protective gear for neck and face coverage with respiratory protection

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.9 Billion in Funding for Transformational Infrastructure Projects

The investments from the Mega and INFRA competitive grant programs are made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda and Bidenomics

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