Secretary Pete Buttigieg Statement on the Nomination of Kris Kolluri as CEO of the Gateway Development Commission

I commend Governor Murphy and Governor Hochul on taking this important step, nominating a CEO to lead the Gateway Development Commission. Kris Kolluri’s leadership and experience with important infrastructure projects will help him steer this organization at this crucial time.

U.S. Department of Transportation Applauds International Transport Forum Actions to Restrict Participation of Russia and Belarus

The U.S. Department of Transportation applauds the actions taken yesterday by the member countries of the International Transportation Forum (ITF) to restrict the participation of Russia and Belarus in the ITF in response to Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion of Ukraine.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Statement on Secretary Mineta’s Passing

This week, the world lost a great man: former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta. Secretary Mineta was an Army veteran, the mayor of his hometown, a pioneering Congressman, the first Asian American Cabinet secretary, and the longest-serving Secretary of Transportation in U.S...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces up to $200 million TIFIA Loan for the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement Project in Maryland

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided a $200 million low-interest loan to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) for the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement Project.

U.S. Department of Transportation Demonstrates Commitment to Preventing Sexual Assault in Transportation

Agency takes action during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2022 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 2022 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, and oversales. The...

ICYMI: This Earth Day, U.S. Department of Transportation Highlights Key Climate Accomplishments Over Past Year

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrates Earth Day and recognizes the agency’s key accomplishments in the last year in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to fight climate change and advance environmental justice.

President Biden, USDOT Announce New Guidance and $6.4 Billion to Help States Reduce Carbon Emissions Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Key program will fund projects that help fight climate change and save Americans money on gas

New Marine Highway Route, Two New Marine Highway Designations, and A Project Designation Extension Support Supply Chain Resiliency

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the designation of a new Marine Highway Route, two new Marine Highway Projects, and one Project Designation Extension as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP). While focusing on...

US Department of Transportation Announces Billions of Dollars of Funding Available for Rural Communities under the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Secretary Buttigieg visited Tell City, Indiana today to promote these investments as part of the Administration’s Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour, with other DOT leaders to fan out across the country in the coming weeks.

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