By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: “The FAA is thoroughly investigating Wednesday’s early morning incidents at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s control tower. While that is taking place, we have suspended the air traffic controller from all operational duties. I am determined to get to the bottom of this situation for the safety of the traveling public.”
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: NHTSA 12-13 WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today launched the U.S. Department of Transportation's 2013 "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement mobilization effort and reminded motorists about the severe risks of driving unbelted, day or night. Data from the National Highway ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FRA Adjustment of Risk Threshold for Establishing Quiet Zones May Aid Communities. The Federal Railroad Administration’s annual adjustment of the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT) may provide some relief for communities struggling to establish or maintain quiet zones while continuing to address ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: MARAD 06-12 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration today announced that America’s six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million total from a government program that recycles obsolete vessels. “With the majority of our goods moved over water, ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: July 2013 Passenger Airline Employment Down 2.6 Percent from July 2012
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Interactive map stars workers on Recovery Act projects nationwide
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: The United States and Macedonia today reached an Open-Skies aviation agreement, which will allow airlines of the two countries to select routes, destinations and prices for both passenger and cargo service based on consumer demand and market conditions. It is the first aviation agreement between the two countries.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: BTS 26-13 BTS Releases March Passenger Airline Employment Data; March 2013 Employment Down 2.7 Percent from March 2012
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FMCSA finds Driver Nebyou Brook to be imminent hazard to public safety
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: BTS Releases 2010 Border Crossing/Entry Data.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: BTS 25-13 BTS Releases North American Freight Numbers for March; Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA Trade in March 2013
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Consumers Cautioned on Air Tours to College Bowl Games.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Good evening. Thank you, Edie [Frazer], for that wonderful introduction. Congressman Rahall; Ambassador Doer and members of the diplomatic corps; distinguished university presidents; and honored guests: Thank you, all, for the warm welcome.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: First penalty assessed for a violation of the Department’s new airline consumer rules
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FHWA 15-13 U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $8.9 Million in Emergency Relief Funds to Repair Damaged Transportation Facilities on Federal and Tribal Lands Funding Includes $1.9 Million for Hurricane Sandy Damage in New Jersey WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Thai Airways $70,000 for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FMCSA Requests Input on Proposed Changes to SMS Website: This week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began previewing proposed enhancements to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) website where companies and the public can find safety information on motor carriers. The agency undertook ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: NHTSA 1-13 U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes New Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Proposal Would Allow All Pedestrians to Detect Vehicles that Do Not Make Sound WASHINGTON – As required by the bipartisan Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (PSEA), the U.S. ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: DOT 117-12 Intermodal Passenger Connectivity Database Released. More than half of all U.S. transportation terminals offer intermodal passenger connectivity among at least two scheduled passenger transportation modes, according to a new passenger connectivity database released today by the U.S. Department ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: U.S. Maritime Administration Approves Title XI Ship-Construction Loan Guarantee for New York Based Shipholding Group.
