Statement by Secretary Pete Buttigieg on ILA and USMX Agreement

This tentative agreement to get workers a historic and much-deserved raise would not be possible without the leadership of President Biden, Vice President Harris, the ILA, and the USMX member companies. I want to thank everyone involved for putting the country first, finding a path forward to...

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Sends $62 Billion to States from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for America’s Infrastructure

The fourth year of funding under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides funding to all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for infrastructure improvements

FACT SHEET: USDOT Supports Biden-Harris Administration’s Response to Hurricane Helene

As part of the robust, whole-of-government response to Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation is supporting response and recovery efforts in impacted communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Calls on Ocean Carriers to Withdraw Surcharges

President Biden and Vice President Harris are closely monitoring any attempts by companies to opportunistically raise prices, including ocean shippers or others, during the labor dispute at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Makes More Than $1 Billion in Additional Funding Available to Support America’s Passenger Rail Future

Made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, investments will further expand, modernize, and improve America’s intercity passenger rail network 

U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports

On Monday, DOT officials met with businesses that will be affected by labor disputes to continue their ongoing dialogue about impacts to the supply chain and provide an update on the Administration’s efforts to encourage the parties to negotiate in good faith. Since early summer, DOT’s...

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...

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