DOT Announces First-Ever Bill of Rights for Passengers with Disabilities, Calls on Airlines to Seat Families Together Free of Charge

In its ongoing work to protect airline passengers, USDOT moves forward with pro-consumer actions

Transcript of Secretary Buttigieg Remarks on the Airport Terminal Grants Program at LAX: Los Angeles, California

Thank you so much, Mayor, for the kind introduction—and more importantly, for your leadership and your friendship.

Mayor Garcetti's leadership when it comes to infrastructure is, of course, well known in this community. It's also well-known and much admired among the community of...

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step Forward to Combat Climate Change, Announces Proposed Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework

WASHINGTON – Today, to advance President Biden’s commitment to combat climate change and bring down costs for families, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce...

Biden Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Improving Airport Terminals across U.S.

Projects will increase airport capacity, energy efficiency and accessibility Funding going to communities small, medium and large across country

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Order to Enhance Competition and Affordable Flight Options for Travelers at Newark-Liberty International Airport

Action allows Spirit Airlines to continue providing low-cost service in the Newark market

Transcript: Secretary Pete Buttigieg Remarks on Launch of Reconnecting Communities Program - Birmingham, Alabama

Thank you so much and good afternoon. I want to thank Representative Sewell for her warm welcome and introduction, for her leadership, and for her support for this Bipartisan Infrastructure Law -- like she said over five billion coming to this state alone for roads alone, hundreds of millions...

President Biden, USDOT Announce More Than $573 Million in Available Funding from the New Railroad Crossing Elimination Program

Following this week’s tragic fatal crashes, President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a total of $3 billion over five years for a new program that will improve safety in communities, reduce wait times at railroad crossings, and help freight move goods more efficiently and affordably

Biden Administration Announces First-Ever Funding Program Dedicated to Reconnecting American Communities

The pilot program created by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help reconnect people to economic opportunities and essential services in their communities

DOT Joins New Federal-State Partnership to Expand Domestic Offshore Wind Supply Chain

MARAD Announces Priority Financing for Offshore Wind Vessels

Air Travel Consumer Report: Consumer Complaints Against Airlines Rise More Than 300 Percent Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of April 2022 for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is...

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