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Readout of Deputy Secretary Trottenberg’s Mission to Panama
Joined by DOT’s top maritime official, the site visit included an update on the Panama Canal’s ongoing drought conditions and discussion of Biden-Harris administration initiatives that are strengthening U.S. supply chainsMaritime Administration Announces Centers of Excellence Designations for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 32 Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education.USDOT Opens Applications for $18 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Hazardous Materials Transportation and Pipeline Safety Activities Nationwide
Funding will help train first responders, educate the public on local safety initiatives, and encourage the development of new pipeline technologies.NEW MILESTONE: List of ‘Allies in Action’ Supporting USDOT’s Safety Push Surpasses 160 Members and includes 36 State Transportation Agencies and State Safety Offices
After launching the comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy in early 2022, public organizations, private businesses, research institutions, and more have stepped up in response to USDOT’s call to action to reduce roadway deaths.U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $1.25 billion in Direct, Accessible Grants for Local Communities to Improve Roadway Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened the process for cities, towns, counties, Tribal governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to apply for $1.256 billion in funding for local projects that improve roadway safety. The funds are from the...