USDOT Announces Bipartisan PIPES Act Proposal to Modernize Decades-Old Pipeline Leak Detection Rules, Invests in Critical American Infrastructure, Create Good-Paying Jobs, and Improve Safety

WASHINGTON – Following the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic announcement to invest $196 million in grants for 37 pipeline modernization projects spread across 19 states, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced it...

USDOT, Supply Chain Companies Launch New Data Exchange to Strengthen Supply Chains

Washington, DC – This week, on Monday May 1st at the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Secretary Pete Buttigieg and National Economic Council (NEC) Deputy Director Celeste Drake hosted the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Spring Meeting

USDOT Announces Funding for 27 Small Shipyards in 20 States to Help Increase Productivity and Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $20.8 million in grant awards

FMCSA Forms New Task Force to Combat Predatory Leasing Practices

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the nine members who will serve on the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) chartered by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. TLTF will evaluate lease agreements in the...

Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for First Year of $400M Competitive Grant Program to Reduce Truck Air Pollution at America’s Ports

Reducing air pollution at ports is key for truck drivers, port workers, and surrounding communities

U.S. Department of Transportation Expands Investment in Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Grant Program

Program will provide an additional $24 million to explore options for expedited delivery of transportation infrastructure projects through innovative finance and delivery methods

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2023 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of February 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.

NATIONAL FACT SHEET: House Republicans’ Proposals Jeopardize Transportation Safety and Infrastructure

Congressional Republicans are holding the nation’s full faith and credit hostage in an effort to impose devastating cuts that would hurt communities, raise costs for hardworking families, and set back economic growth. House Republicans’ proposal would slash funding for programs the American people...

Following New Data Showing Traffic Fatalities Remain Persistently High, USDOT Announces Over 30 New Commitments from Allies in Action to Reduce Traffic Deaths

Invites All to Take the Pledge and Help Stop Roadway Fatalities

Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for $848 Million in Competitive Grant Funding to Make Roads, Bridges, Transit, Rail, and Ports More Resilient to Climate Change

New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program supports projects to protect community transportation systems from natural hazards and climate change impacts, including through nature-based solutions

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