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DOT Fines World Atlantic Airlines for Charter Violations Related to Direct Air’s Shutdown

News Release: DOT Fines World Atlantic Airlines for Charter Violations Related to Direct Air’s Shutdown


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News Release: BTS Releases 2011 Border Crossing/Entry Data.


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News Release: Environmental Justice at the U.S. Department of Transportation.


U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Attends Groundbreaking of Sugar House Streetcar Project

News Release: Project Supports President’s ‘All-of-the-Above’ Energy Strategy; Spurs Job Creation and Economic Development


U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Holiday Crackdown

News Release: NHTSA 48-12 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Holiday Crackdown Auto Safety Agency Releases New State-by-State Drunk Driving Statistics WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic ...


President Obama Urges Congress to Put Construction Workers Back on the Job We Can’t Wait: Common-sense steps to expedite transportation projects

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, President Obama will deliver remarks in front of Washington, D.C.’s Key Bridge and urge Congress to pass the transportation piece of the American Jobs Act, which will make an immediate investment of $50 billion in our nation’s transportation infrastructure and a $10 billion investment ...



Secretary Ray LaHood --Remarks as Prepared-- Pipeline Safety Action Plan

News Release: Good afternoon. Thank you, Mayor Pawlowski, for your introduction. Thank you Senator Casey and Congressman Dent for your warm welcome to the commonwealth.


U.S. Department of Transportation Orders Four Trucking Companies to Cease Operating

News Release: FMCSA 20-13 U.S. Department of Transportation Orders Four Trucking Companies to Cease Operating FMCSA finds companies reincarnated an out-of-service truck company WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered four Olathe, Kan.-based ...


DOT Fines Ticket Agents for Violations of Code-Share Disclosure and Price Advertising Rules

News Release: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined three online ticket agents for failing to adequately disclose to consumers when flights were being operated under a code-sharing arrangement. Two of the companies also were cited for violating the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel.


DOT Fines British Airways for Violating Price Advertising, International Baggage Compensation Rules

News Release: WASHINGTON – British Airways violated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules on full-fare advertising as well an international treaty on reimbursements for mishandled baggage, DOT said today. The Department fined the carrier $250,000 and ordered it to cease and desist from further violations.


Secretary LaHood Announces Funding for 46 Innovative Transportation Projects Through Third Round of Popular TIGER Program

News Release: Job-Creating Grants Announced Months Ahead of Schedule as Part of the Obama Administration’s “We Can’t Wait” Initiative


Airline Consumer Complaints Down From Previous Year

News Release: WASHINGTON – Airline consumer complaints filed with DOT’s Aviation Consumer Protection Division during the first nine months of this year were down 14.1 percent from the first nine months of 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report released today.


U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $2 Million in Quick Release Funds to Repair U.S. Highway 89 in Arizona

News Release: FHWA 11-13 U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $2 Million in Quick Release Funds to Repair U.S. Highway 89 in Arizona February Landslide Struck Area Near Page in Northern Arizona WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced he is making $2 million in quick release ...


NHTSA Announces New 5-Year Traffic Safety Plan and Guidelines for Older Drivers and Passengers

News Release: WASHINGTON – In support of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (December 2-6), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a new strategic plan that will serve as a roadmap to ensure the safety of our nation’s growing population of older drivers and passengers.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces More Than $363 Million in Grants for State Highway Projects

News Release: Funds will create jobs by expanding highway repairs and roadway safety


U.S. Department of Transportation and Better Business Bureau Launch Partnership to Fight Distracted Driving

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation and Better Business Bureau will collaborate to educate consumers and businesses about the dangers of distracted driving.


U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces an Additional $20 million in Quick Release Emergency Relief Funds for Hurricane Sandy Damage in New York

News Release: FHWA 51-12 U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces an Additional $20 million in Quick Release Emergency Relief Funds for Hurricane Sandy Damage in New York Brings Total of Highway Funds to $49 Million for Impacted Region WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced he ...


Delta Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Air Travelers with Disabilities

News Release: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty of $2 million against Delta Air Lines for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities.


U.S. Department of Transportation Fines Ticket Agent for Violating Code-Share Disclosure Rules

News Release: DOT 47-13 U.S. Department of Transportation Fines Ticket Agent for Violating Code-Share Disclosure Rules The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined the ticket agent JTB USA, Inc., $60,000 for failing to adequately disclose to consumers when flights were being operated by a different airline ...