Biden-Harris Administration to Provide $20.5 Billion in Federal Funding to Support Transit Systems, Boost Communities

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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that $20.5 billion in federal funding, part of the largest investment in public transit in U.S. history, is available to...

Secretary Buttigieg Urges U.S. Airlines to Improve Military Travel Benefits

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of the 10 largest U.S. airlines urging them to improve military travel benefits provided to active-duty service members and their families.

Readout of USDOT and NEC’s Convening of East Coast Ports

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Economic Council convened East Coast ports to discuss capacity concerns and other issues caused by the suspension of vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore.

Port participants shared that diverted...

Readout of DOT’s Meeting with Supply Chain Stakeholders on Changes in East Coast Port Traffic

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to identify and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions caused by the closure of vessel traffic in and out of the Port of Baltimore, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) held a call today with shippers, ports, ocean carriers,...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $17.6 Million to Help Communities Add Affordable Housing Near Transit

WASHINGTON – In a continuing effort to create more affordable housing and transportation choices for Americans, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $17.6 million in grants going to 20 communities in 16...

Transportation Under Secretary for Policy Carlos Monje Jr. to Depart

WASHINGTON – Following more than three years at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Under Secretary for Policy Carlos Monje Jr. announced he will depart the agency in April.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety Requirements to Improve Rail Safety

Long-awaited rule enhances rail safety by generally requiring a second crewmember on Class I freight and passenger trains

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million Grant to Support New Bus Rapid Transit Line in Las Vegas

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $149.9 million grant award to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to support the construction of a faster, more frequent bus route between downtown Las Vegas,...

FRA Makes More Than $2.4 Billion in CRISI Grant Funding Available to Improve America’s Freight and Intercity Passenger Rail Network

Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this popular grant program helps communities big and small invest in rail safety and stronger supply chains, and supports regional short line railroads

Readout of Secretary Buttigieg’s Meeting on Supply Chain Disruptions at the Port of Baltimore

Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg convened a meeting of ports, labor groups, and industry partners to discuss how to mitigate current and future supply chain disruptions stemming from the suspension of vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore. The meeting included...

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