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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...

DOT Women’s History Month Celebration

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...

Latino Coalition Policy Summit

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...

NACo Legislative Conference 2018

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoNACo Legislative Conference 2018Washington, DCMonday, March 5, 2018 

Thank you, Greg [Greg Cox – 1VP of NACo]. 

This may be my first opportunity to formally address NACo as Secretary of Transportation,...