Biden-Harris Administration, USDOT Propose Improvements to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulations

Critical Updates Would Further Level the Playing Field for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses to Compete for Federally Assisted Contracts

Air Travel Consumer Report: Consumer Complaints Down from April, Still More Than 200 Percent Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of May 2022 for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. There was a 15%...

U.S. Department of Transportation Approves American Airlines U.S.-Cuba Services

On July 13, 2022, the Department granted authority to American Airlines for its proposed scheduled passenger flights between Miami and the following five Cuban points, beginning in November 2022:

Secretary Buttigieg Statement on the First Anniversary of the Biden Administration's Competition Council:

With fighting inflation as the President’s top economic priority, the Biden Harris Administration’s Competition Council has never been more important. I am proud of the work the Department of Transportation has contributed – including work on a new rule requiring airlines to refund fees for...

DOT Announces First-Ever Bill of Rights for Passengers with Disabilities, Calls on Airlines to Seat Families Together Free of Charge

In its ongoing work to protect airline passengers, USDOT moves forward with pro-consumer actions

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step Forward to Combat Climate Change, Announces Proposed Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework

WASHINGTON – Today, to advance President Biden’s commitment to combat climate change and bring down costs for families, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track and reduce...

Biden Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Improving Airport Terminals across U.S.

Projects will increase airport capacity, energy efficiency and accessibility Funding going to communities small, medium and large across country

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Order to Enhance Competition and Affordable Flight Options for Travelers at Newark-Liberty International Airport

Action allows Spirit Airlines to continue providing low-cost service in the Newark market

President Biden, USDOT Announce More Than $573 Million in Available Funding from the New Railroad Crossing Elimination Program

Following this week’s tragic fatal crashes, President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a total of $3 billion over five years for a new program that will improve safety in communities, reduce wait times at railroad crossings, and help freight move goods more efficiently and affordably

Biden Administration Announces First-Ever Funding Program Dedicated to Reconnecting American Communities

The pilot program created by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help reconnect people to economic opportunities and essential services in their communities

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