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FRA Announces New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program to Guide Nationwide Expansion and Enhancement of Intercity Passenger Rail Service
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today established the new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program, which is the first step in an unprecedented undertaking to transform America’s passenger rail network through President Biden’s Bipartisan...USDOT Supply Chain Tracker Shows Historic Levels of Goods Coming into U.S., Continued Challenges with Congestion
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is pleased to share the latest Transportation Supply Chain Indicators Tracker, as part of the Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen stressed supply chains, as...
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 MonthAir 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...