Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13.4 Million Funding Opportunity for Transit-Oriented Development

Priority will be given to mixed-use development projects near transit stations that promote affordable housing

United States, Mongolia Sign Open-Skies Agreement and Transportation Memorandum

In connection with the official state visit between Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Mongolia Road and Transport Development Minister Byambatsogt Sandag signed the U.S.-Mongolia Open Skies Agreement. The...

NEW MILESTONE: List of ‘Allies in Action’ Supporting USDOT’s Safety Push Surpasses 100 Members

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

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2023 Airline Complaint Data

The U.S. Department of Transportation today released consumer complaint data about air travel for February 2023.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $102.3 Million in Disaster Relief Funding for Transit Agencies Nationwide

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $102.3 million in funding to 17 transit agencies, cities, and planning councils in eight states and territories to help recover from recent natural disasters.

ICYMI: USDOT Launches New Center Focused on Delivering Infrastructure Projects on Time, on Task, on Budget

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the Project Delivery Center of Excellence to help recipients of federal infrastructure funds deliver projects more efficiently and effectively

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with several actions to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking, including new collaboration among transportation sector leaders and recognition of innovation at the state and...

U.S. Department of Transportation Requires Airline Lavatories to Be More Accessible for Wheelchair Users

Rulemaking Finalized on 33rd Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces First Ships Enrolled in the Tanker Security Program

Creation of the program meets an urgent DOD need and grows the U.S.-flagged fleet

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Grants to Help Communities Prosper with Improved Access to Transit

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that it will award $20 million to 47 communities to help improve public transportation options in areas experiencing long-term economic distress

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