Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Award for Florida A&M University to Establish Mobility Equity Research Center

The first-of-its-kind DOT Mobility Equity Research Initiative will support Administration efforts to expand accessibility and mobility to underserved communities.

USDOT Fines Air Canada $250,000 for Operating Flights Carrying a U.S. Carrier’s Code in Prohibited Airspace

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights carrying United Airlines’ designator code in regions in which a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition was in effect for U.S. operators. The airline was ordered to...

Air Travel Consumer Report: July 2024 Numbers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of July 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.

INVESTING IN AMERICA: In Recognition of Climate Week, U.S. Department of Transportation Highlights Work to Combat Climate Crisis and Build More Resilient, Sustainable Transportation Systems

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s recognition of Climate Week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is highlighting the administration’s work – and the impact of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – in building more resilient, sustainable, and accessible transportation...

Biden-Harris Administration Requires Transit Agencies Nationwide to Address Assaults Against Transit Workers

WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting America’s frontline transit workers from assault, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced General Directive 24-1: Required Actions Regarding Assaults on...

Biden-Harris Administration Calls on Class I Freight Railroads to Guarantee Paid Sick Leave and Get to 100% Worker Coverage

On Biden-Harris Administration's watch, the percentage of rail workers who are guaranteed paid sick leave has gone from 5% to 90%

U.S. DOT Awards $5 Million Research Initiative for Novel Cement Development

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $5 million in research funding to Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT). This partnership between U.S. DOT and Rutgers University will result in development of innovative approaches to...

U.S. Department of Transportation Provides $6 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Vermont to Help Repair Damage from Catastrophic Flooding Caused by Two Hurricanes

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $6 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds through a “quick release” process to help the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)

Biden-Harris Administration Awards Millions to Improve State Commercial Driver’s License Programs

More than $140 Million in Grants Help Get More Qualified Drivers on the Road and Bolster Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Appointment of 17 New Members to the Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced the appointment of 17 members to the re-established Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee (ACAA Advisory Committee). 

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