By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: The on-time performance of the nation’s largest airlines improved in July 2011 compared to the previous month and July 2010, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: “I believe that this regulation makes no sense. It does not properly take into account the high costs that local governments would have to bear. States, cities, and towns should not be required to spend money that they don’t have to replace perfectly good traffic signs.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: “When times are tough, Americans have always come together to accomplish big things. It’s disappointing that some in Congress haven’t been willing to do the same. Because the supercommittee failed to reach an agreement, we now face across-the-board cuts to programs that are critical to rebuilding our crumbling transportation infrastructure and putting Americans back to work.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Airlines reported no tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights in August and one tarmac delay of more than four hours on international flights, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report released today. The reported tarmac delay, an Aug. 15 flight ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: May 2013 Passenger Airline Employment Down 2.1 Percent from May 2012
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Good morning. Thank you for the warm welcome. I’ve become something of a seasoned traveler during these last two-and-a-half years. So, I know great hospitality when I see it.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: NHTSA 23-13 WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a new set of tools to help communities combat the rising number of pedestrian deaths that have occurred over the last two years. As part of the campaign, the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Thank you, Michael, for the introduction. Thank you all for joining us.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: CHICAGO – U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary John Porcari today spoke to Midwest-based railroad manufacturers and suppliers at a Chicago rail forum about opportunities for their companies to participate in the growing industry of next-generation, American-made trains.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Daylight Saving Time to Begin Sunday, Mar. 13, for Most Americans.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a final rulemaking that will help economically and socially disadvantaged businesses take advantage of opportunities to participate in federally funded highway, transit and airport projects. The final rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today, will also hold states and local agencies more accountable for including disadvantaged businesses in their transportation plans
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FMCSA 2-13 FMCSA Orders Two Drivers from Canadian Bus Company Mi Joo Tour & Travel to Cease Operations in the United States
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced that 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands will receive nearly $44 million in Pipeline Safety Base grants and 23 communities around the country will share nearly $1 million in Technical Assistance Grants to augment state and local pipeline safety efforts.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Public Demand for High-Speed Rail Continues to Exceed Available Dollars in Latest Round of Awards
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: August 2012 Employment Increased 0.1 Percent from August 2011
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Every time gas prices rise, families and businesses feel the pinch. Outraged politicians habitually respond with a lot of talk, but little action. When nothing gets done, the people they serve still are stuck with the bill. During my three decades in Washington — as a staffer, as a Congressman, as part of President Obama's cabinet — I have watched it happen over and over again.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: DOT 112-12 Qantas Fined for Failing to Disclose Baggage Fees WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty of $100,000 against Qantas, an Australian air carrier, for violating the Department’s new rule requiring carriers and ticket agents to inform consumers ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Bob & Eilene Okerblom of Santa Maria, California Speak About the Loss of Their Son Eric
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that $1.195 billion in high-speed rail funds originally designated for Wisconsin and Ohio will be redirected to other states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States. Wisconsin has suspended work under its ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to pay an additional $32.425 million in civil penalties as the result of two separate investigations into the automaker's handling of auto recalls. Toyota will pay the maximum fines allowable ...
