Press Release
U.S. Department of Transportation Observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Transportation is taking action to raise awareness among travelers and transportation employees across America’s transportation systems.
“The horrors of human trafficking are far...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $240 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize Airports in 37 States
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 grants in 37 states to modernize airport...
USDOT and FRA Continue Pressing on Rail Safety, Finalizes Norfolk Southern Railway Participation into Confidential Close Call Reporting System
Entry into the program will allow approximately 1,000 workers to confidentially report close calls and improve rail safety Additional Class I freight railroad participation stands to benefit more than 100,000 railroad employeesU.S. Department of Transportation Announces $31.4 Million Loan to Upgrade Critical Rail Lines in California
New and Improved Rail Infrastructure Will Enhance Safety and Supply Chain for the RegionFederal Railroad Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatuses in Trains Carrying Hazmat
After Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Rule strengthens worker safety by requiring railroads to provide protective gear for neck and face coverage with respiratory protectionBiden-Harris Administration Announces $4.9 Billion in Funding for Transformational Infrastructure Projects
The investments from the Mega and INFRA competitive grant programs are made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda and BidenomicsFHWA Announces $729 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events
As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s coordinated approach to help states repair and rebuild roads and bridges, the Federal Highway Administration today announced it is providing $729.4 million to 34 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVES $2.5 BILLION IN PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS ALLOCATION FOR BRIGHTLINE WEST PROJECT
High-speed rail project will create thousands of jobs and provide an efficient way to travel between Southern California and Las VegasDOT Readout of Supply Chain Stakeholder Call on Red Sea Disruptions
On Thursday, as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy’s ongoing coordination efforts amid attacks in the Red Sea, DOT convened stakeholders from the federal government as well as the shipping, trucking, rail, port, and other supply...