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Texas faces a range of emergencies due to its size and diverse geography, which includes the Gulf Coast, mountains, deserts, and forests.
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Road crews emphasize preparedness as DOT funds aim to boost infrastructure resilience

Maintaining safe and functional roads is an ongoing challenge that requires more than just materials and machinery.
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Pharr District engineer leads road development efforts amid state and federal infrastructure investments

In the Rio Grande Valley, transportation projects are seen as more than infrastructure—they are about connecting communities and improving lives.
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Texas reports reduced traffic delays as population grows

State transportation officials report that investments in congestion relief are helping Texas commuters spend less time in traffic and saving millions of dollars annually.
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TxDOT celebrates 20 years of statewide planning map with new features

For the past 20 years, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Statewide Planning Map has served as a key tool for planners, engineers, and partners across Texas.
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Pennsylvania invests $220M in SEPTA after federal safety warnings

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a $220 million investment from Pennsylvania to address safety concerns with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
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USDOT selects semi-finalists for ARPA-I innovation challenge with $1 million prize

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the selection of 15 semi-finalist teams in the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge.
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Duffy announces initiative to revitalize Washington Dulles International Airport

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Trump administration removes noncompliant CDL training centers from federal registry

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the removal of nearly 3,000 commercial driver’s license (CDL) training providers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry (TPR).
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Minnesota risks losing funds over illegal CDL issuance

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has revealed that a significant portion of Minnesota's non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) were issued illegally, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) review.
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Pennsylvania faces loss of $75M in federal funds over illegal license issuance

The U.S. Department of Transportation, led by Secretary Sean P. Duffy, has announced that Pennsylvania risks losing nearly $75 million in federal funding due to violations of federal safety regulations.
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Trump administration unveils advanced female crash test dummy design

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has revealed the design for a new advanced female crash test dummy, named THOR-05F.
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Transportation leaders announce awards for air traffic staff amid government shutdown

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced a $10,000 award for 776 air traffic controllers and technicians.
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Transportation department invests $2 billion in U.S. transit bus modernization

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a $2 billion investment aimed at modernizing transit bus infrastructure across the United States.
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Transportation Secretary launches civility campaign amid rise in unruly passenger incidents

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new civility campaign, "The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You," aimed at promoting courtesy and safety in air travel.
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Duluth airport receives $20M boost for new air traffic control tower

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced an additional $20 million in funding to replace the air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport.
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USDOT commits to training one million first responders during Crash Responder Safety Week

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a commitment to train one million first responders as part of Crash Responder Safety Week 2025.
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FAA freezes flight reduction plan at six percent amid improved staffing

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced an emergency order to maintain flight reductions at six percent.
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California DMV admits issuing illegal driver’s licenses; federal funds at risk

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has revealed that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued 17,000 non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) illegally to foreign drivers.
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FAA reduces flights at major airports amid staffing issues

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced measures to ensure safety in the national airspace system.
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