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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Second Round of the Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is announcing the second round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal Register today. The INFRA program is expected to make...
U.S. DOT Continues to Lead Regulatory Reform Through Issuance of Two New Policies
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department released two new policies to overhaul its administrative procedures and effect regulatory reform. These policies, issued by the General Counsel, apply to all guidance and rulemaking activities conducted by all components of the Department.
The first...
30th Anniversary Remembrance of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Bombing
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao30th Anniversary Remembrance of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie BombingAt the Pan Am Flight 103 Memorial CairnArlington National CemeteryFriday, December 21, 2018
Thank you, Kathy [Tedeschi], for...
Research Helps City Improve Crash-Prone Bike Lane
Dozens of cyclists have crashed on a slice of railroad tracks in Knoxville, Tennessee. Researchers at the Southeastern Transportation Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), developed a cost-effective solution.
According to a recent study published in the Journal of...
2018 Guidance Memorandum
This memorandum, "Review and Clearance of Guidance Documents," clarifies and updates the Department's process for the review and clearance of guidance documents.
2018 DOT Rulemaking Order
This Order sets forth updated policies and procedures governing the development and issuance of regulations by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Motor Vehicle Importation Information System (MVII)
Pursuant to Title 49 of the U.S. Code, Chapter 301 Motor Vehicle Safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has authority to carry out motor vehicle and highway safety programs. Under its statutory authority, NHTSA establishes and enforces Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
INFRA and AIP Event
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoINFRA and AIP EventAtrium, DOT HQWashington, D.C.Friday, June 8, 2018
Thank you, Jim [Ray]. It is a pleasure to join you all today.
I would...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $205 Million in Funding for Airport Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $205 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to small airports in 34 states. More than half of these airports serve rural...