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Transcript: Secretary Buttigieg Remarks at RAISE Program Launch - Tucson, Arizona

Good morning. What a great day and what a pleasure to be here. Thank you so much to everybody who's joining. Thank you, Senator Kelly -- I'll have more to say about Senator Kelly in a moment. I want to thank the advocates like Willie, like Vanessa, who have had this vision for such a long time...

Excerpts: Secretary Buttigieg Remarks at 2022 USDOT Celebration of the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Thirty-two years ago, on March 12th, 1990, a thousand activists from across the country descended on Washington, D.C. to protest their government’s failure, as of then, to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act.

When they arrived at the National Mall, dozens of them cast aside...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 166 Projects to Modernize Transportation Across the Country and Make it More Affordable, Increase Safety and Strengthen Supply Chains

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law more than doubles the funding for popular RAISE Program this year

DOT, Supply Chain Companies Collaborate to Speed Up Movement of Goods, Cut Costs for Consumers

Washington, DC -- Today, at the Department of Transportation, Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Port Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons will host a convening of Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) partners to advance the development of the initiative and welcome new members.

U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Input for Thriving Communities Initiative, Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a Request for Information (RFI) to receive input from stakeholders about the Thriving Communities Initiative – launching this fall.

As Part of Ongoing Airline Consumer Protections Efforts, USDOT Announces New Rulemaking That Would Strengthen Protections for Consumers Seeking Refunds of Airline Tickets

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) announced a proposed rule for public comment, which if adopted, would significantly strengthen protections for consumers seeking refunds for airline tickets. Since early 2020, the Department has received a flood of air travel...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $16.9 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that it will award $16.9 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 25 communities in 20 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs.

DOT Awards Funding to Community Colleges to Prepare Veterans for Jobs in Trucking

In Pennsylvania, Secretary Buttigieg will Announce Effort to Help Employ Veterans While Addressing Supply Chain Challenges in Trucking

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces up to $86.6 million Loan to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for infrastructure projects in the State

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided a low-interest loan for $86.6 million to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for the benefit of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) to fund the I-49 S....

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