U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Air Traffic Controller Hiring Supercharge at FAA Academy

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers. This announcement followed a tour of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. During the tour,...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy Announces Review of California High-Speed Rail Project

WASHINGTON – Today, at the direction of Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) initiated a review of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA). This review will help determine whether roughly $4 billion in taxpayer money should remain committed...

Air Travel Consumer Report: November 2024 Numbers

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

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration Announces New Action to Unleash American Energy

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the issuance of the Texas Gulflink LLC (TGL) Record of Decision (ROD) to Sentinel Midstream, LLC, which will own, construct, and operate a deepwater port for the export of domestically produced...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Issues Statement Regarding Anniversary of Colgan Air Flight 3407

“Today, we reflect on the heartbreaking tragedy of Colgan Air Flight 3407,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “We solemnly remember the lives lost in this tragedy and express our heartfelt condolences to the families who live with this loss every day. This crash is a daily...

U.S. Department of Transportation Terminates Tolling Approval for New York City’s Cordon Pricing Program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today terminated approval of the pilot for New York’s Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP). In a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the Department rescinded a November 21, 2024 agreement signed...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Surveys Hurricane Helene Recovery Along I-40 and Announces Expedited Federal Support

ASHEVILLE, NC – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited North Carolina and Tennessee to assess the damage along I-40 caused by Hurricane Helene and received an update on the ongoing recovery efforts from state and federal officials.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy Announces the Newest Political Appointees Working to Move America Forward

WASHINGTON– Today, the Trump-Vance Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced additional key members of the Department’s leadership team. This round of political appointees continues to expand upon the expertise needed to focus on the Department’s core mission of...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Issues Statement Regarding Second Anniversary of East Palestine Derailment

“The East Palestine community has shown its resilience while continuing to recover from the devastating train derailment that changed its residents’ lives forever,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “In partnership with the Trump-Vance Administration and Congress, USDOT will work to...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Announces President Trump’s New Political Appointees Already at Work on Behalf of the American People

WASHINGTON – Today, the Trump-Vance Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced key members of the Department’s leadership team. This experienced team brings vast expertise as they work to implement President Trump’s agenda alongside the nearly 55,000 USDOT civil...

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