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FRA Develops First Multi-State Planning Study for High-Performance Rail in the Southwest; Invites Other Regions to Participate
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today published its first multi-state plan for a comprehensive, high-performing passenger rail network that will support rail planning in six Southwestern states over the next 35 years. This is the first...
US International Air Passenger and Freight Statistics Report for June 2014
About this Document US International Air Passenger and Freight Statistics Report.
The U.S. International Air Passenger and Freight Statistics report has been developed to provide the public with additional access to international aviation data. The report is restricted to nonstop...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces New Initiative to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
PITTSBURGH – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a new initiative to reduce the growing number of pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities through a comprehensive approach that addresses infrastructure safety, education, vehicle safety and data collection. ...
USDOT Recovery Resource Guide
This guide provides a resource for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial government officials and transportation industry stakeholders to better understand the Federal Government’s role in transportation disaster recovery, and serves to highlight opportunities to integrate that role into a...Privacy - FHWA - OSADP - PIA - Adjudicated - 082514
HR Policy and Oversight
The HR Policy and Oversight Program ensures DOT’s policies and guidance are consistent with law and regulation. An appropriate level of oversight is provided that is consistent with law, regulation and DOT policy to ensure compliance with Merit Systems Principles and Prohibited Personnel...
Statement of Secretary Foxx on passage of Highway Trust Fund patch
"The good news is that Congress has avoided bankrupting the Highway Trust Fund. The bad news is that there is still no long-term certainty, and this latest band-aid expires right as the next construction season begins..."
Statement of Secretary Foxx on Senate Highway Trust Fund vote of July 29
"I applaud the Senate's strong bipartisan vote, which sends a clear message that we need action on a long-term transportation bill this year, and reaffirms that Democrats and Republicans can come together to do it. There is no reason to delay the real debate about long-term funding and badly...
U.S. - BRAZIL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP
The United States Department of Transportation and the Federative Republic of Brazil’s Ministry of Transport formed the U.S.-Brazil Transportation Partnership to address a range of mutual priorities to improve our transportation safety and connectivity, and to facilitate trade.
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