Florida International University PoDI Plan

Florida Stewardship and Oversight Agreement

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $25 Million TIGER Grant for Northstar Boulevard Project in Loudoun County

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today joined Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and representatives from Loudoun County government to announce the awarding of a $25 million Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER)...

Secretary Chao’s Memo to the U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General Regarding FIU's Pedestrian Bridge

Accelerated Bridge Construction Overview

For more than two decades the industry has used prefabricated road and bridge elements, known as “accelerated bridge construction,” to improve worker safety, overall quality, and reduce inconvenience to the public. The use of prefabricated building elements and components is widespread...

Florida International University Pedestrian Bridge Project Overview

On March 15, a 174-foot-long, 950-ton pedestrian bridge connecting Florida International University (FIU) to Sweetwater, Florida, collapsed during its construction. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the cause of the collapse. The U.S. Department of...

Project Documents for the 2013 TIGER Grant Providing Funding to the University City Prosperity Project in Sweetwater, FL

Below are project documents for the 2013 TIGER Grant providing funding to the University City Prosperity Project in Sweetwater, FL. First is the original executed grant agreement, followed by two amendments. The latest amendment (Amendment Two) was signed in 2017 and is the most up-to-date.

U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on the Collapse of a Pedestrian Bridge at Florida International University

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation released the following statement regarding today’s collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Sweetwater, Florida.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and first responders who are...

Statement from Transportation Secretary Chao on Alaska's Sterling Highway Project

Following today’s signing of the federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Alaska’s Sterling Highway project by Governor Bill Walker, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao released the following statement: “The U.S. Department of Transportation congratulates Senator...

December 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)

December 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)