U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits Ukraine

Washington – As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is visiting Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian government leaders. The discussions will focus on advancing Ukraine’s economic recovery and efforts to return Ukraine to...

Air Travel Consumer Report: March 2023, April 2023, May 2023, and 1st Quarter 2023 Airline Complaint Data

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released consumer complaint data about air travel for March 2023, April 2023, May 2023, and the first quarter of 2023.

President Biden Advances Vision for World Class Passenger Rail with $16 Billion Investment in America’s Busiest Corridor

Funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to 25 passenger rail projects in seven states along the Northeast Corridor, the latest investment in rail projects across the country

Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $653 Million in Ports to Strengthen American Supply Chains

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced over $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Roadway Safety Planning Grants to over 200 Communities in 46 States and Puerto Rico

With this investment from President Biden’s infrastructure law, communities can plan safety projects championed by local leaders and residents

USDOT Opens $40 Million Grant Opportunity for Connected Vehicle Technologies That Will Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways

Funding to accelerate and spur new deployments of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies

U.S. Department of Transportation Establishes Partnership with Kansas City to Finance Mobility and Infrastructure Projects

Federal-city partnership supports billions in financing for infrastructure projects to create sustainable solutions and reconnect communities

Secretary Buttigieg Applauds Senate Confirmation of Mike Whitaker to be the Next FAA Administrator

Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Mike Whitaker to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

Air Travel Consumer Report: August 2023 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 August 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.

USDOT Strengthens Economic Supply Chain and Defense Operations

New investments in the Maritime Security and Tanker Security Programs expand the U.S. flagged fleet while strengthening support to DoD

Press Release