Secretary Pete Buttigieg Delivers Remarks on Truck Parking in Salem, South Dakota

Thank you! And what a pleasure to be with you. I want to thank everybody who’s part of this: Thank you to Carmen; thank you to Dean; thank you to America’s Road team—some of whom I got to see out West last year, some whom I’m just getting to know. And most importantly, thank you to America’s...

Biden-Harris Administration Making $100 Million Available to Improve EV Charger Reliability

Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law targets gaps in the growing electric vehicle charging network, helping ensure more reliable publicly accessible chargers

ICYMI: From Labor and Industry Groups, to Consumer Advocates and Congressional Leaders, Support Rolls in for FAA Administrator Nominee Mike Whitaker

Last week, President Biden nominated Mike Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Phase of Thriving Communities Grant Program to Help More Communities Unlock Access to Historic Infrastructure Investments

Technical assistance and Capacity Building program helps guide disadvantaged, rural and Tribal communities as they navigate the federal funding process

ICYMI: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Diverse Leaders Applaud President Biden’s Nomination of Michael G. Whitaker for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

Yesterday, President Biden nominated Mike Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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

Secretary Buttigieg Remarks in Elkhart, Indiana

Well, thanks, thanks very much, Tony, first of all, for the work that you are doing, and that your colleagues are doing, to prepare the next generation and to make sure that they are safe as they are going to school. Mayor, thanks so much for welcoming us to the community. It has, I know, only...

Secretary Buttigieg Remarks at Gary/Chicago Airport

Thank you Congressman, for your subtle advocacy for this district [laughter], really great to be with you… I'll have more to say about him in a moment. I want to thank the mayor; the job of mayor has only become more demanding since I wore the title. Whenever somebody says mayor, I think they...

DOT Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Unlawfully Keeping Thousands of Passengers on the Tarmac for Hours

Largest Fine Against a Carrier for Violating the Tarmac Delay Rule After DOT Investigation Uncovers Dozens of Violations

ICYMI: Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits Alaska, Highlights Biden Administration's Investments in Rural and Tribal Transportation and Supply Chain Infrastructure

Anchorage, AK – Last week, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg traveled to Alaska on a three-day infrastructure investment tour where he learned about the state’s unique transportation needs, including in its rural and Tribal areas, where airports, ports, roads, ferries and more play...

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