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Please see below a statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the omnibus spending legislation passed by the House of Representatives today:
“Because of the President’s leadership, Congress is now considering a spending bill that provides billions in needed funding...
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...
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...
Bulletin #: TSB-2018-02
Date: March 16, 2018
Subject: DOT Headquarters Procedures for Daily Parking Payments During Special Event Dates Fiscal Year 2018
BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Transportation garage has limited parking spaces for daily parkers...
Remarks Delivered byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoDOT Women’s History Month CelebrationWashington, D.C.Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Brandye [Hendrickson] for that introduction. I’m so pleased to be here with all of you and our guests as we...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today hosted an event at U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) headquarters celebrating Women’s History Month. Participants were able to learn about women’s roles in key technological advances and prepare current and future...
Research Initiative to Identify Pathways for Veterans to Become Airline Pilots
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) today posted a solicitation for proposals from flight schools as part of the Forces to Flyers Research Initiative. The Research...
Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoLatino Coalition Policy SummitJW Marriott, Washington, D.C.Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Good afternoon. Thank you for that kind introduction, Hector [Barreto].
Hector served as the SBA...