U.S. Department of Transportation Sends $10 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Vermont to Repair Statewide Flood Damage

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $10 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for use as a down payment by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans).

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Remarks at RAISE Award Announcement in Lexington, KY

Well, thank you very much Secretary, it’s a pleasure to be with you. As the Secretary mentioned, we became friends back when we were both members of the community of American Mayors - which I don’t think is a community you ever leave - and I think that mayor’s eye view is part of why he has been...

Secretary Buttigieg Remarks at Washougal, WA Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Award

Thanks very much, Senator Cantwell. You all know this, but you are represented by an absolute powerhouse in Washington - the other Washington - chairing the Commerce Committee; indeed two, because Senator Murray, who we were able to spend time with yesterday, has been such an important part of...

Secretary Buttigieg Remarks at Port Houston Bayport Container Terminal Ribbon Cutting

Well, thank you very much, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. It is always a pleasure and an honor to work with you. I have known and admired the Congresswoman long before we actually met, long before I was doing this work and I was reflecting, I think between the visits we've done together here...

U.S. Department of Transportation Approves $501 Million Loan for I-25 Express Lane Expansion in Colorado

New 52 Miles of Express Toll lanes will Ease Congestion between Denver and Fort Collins

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Second Year of SMART Grants Funding Innovations in Transportation Data and Technology Systems

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced today that it is accepting applications for the second year of its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program.

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.

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