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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently reiterated his department's excitement about a multi-billion dollar electric vehicle battery facility being built in a small East Kansas town.
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Buttigieg: 'The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System plays a central role'
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System's 65th navigation season officially opened March 22.
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Buttigieg: 'FRA is on the ground after a BNSF train carrying ethanol derailed'
A March 30 train derailment in Minnesota resulted in a fire and evacuation of the area.
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Washington: 'I no longer saw a respectful, civil and viable path forward'
A nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration recently withdrew his name from consideration after facing an onslaught of criticism.
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Buttigieg: SMART grant 'are about fostering innovations that improve people’s day-to-day lives'
The first round of grants awarded through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program will invest more than $94 million in 59 projects around the country.
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Buttigieg: ‘Remember to always contact 811 before you dig’
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is partnering with NASCAR and certain states and organizations to promote the use of the national one-call number “811” for safe digging during April as National Safe Digging Month.
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'Good design and wise investments' lessen likelihood of airport accidents: Buttigieg
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted safety improvements being made at several of the nation's airports during a tour of four airports receiving federal funding for upgrades.
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Buttigieg: 'Tribal communities will be better connected'
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration announced the availability of $8.9 million to support American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages.
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Buttigieg: SMART grants in Alabama are 'making transit more accessible and reliable'
The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham is receiving $1,492,204 to address transportation needs.
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Brown: 'Training is essential to the safety of our first responders'
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recently announced more than $25 million in grant funds to train first responders, strengthen safety programs, improve safety, reduce environmental impacts and educate the public health.
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Buttigieg: 'Let's fully support railroad and aviation safety - which is exactly what the President's budget will do'
The White House is criticizing the House Freedom Caucus' (HFC) proposed budget, stating it would be a "five-alarm fire for families."
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Shumer: Expressway transformation 'will lay the foundation for a more equitable future for Buffalo’s East Side'
The city of Buffalo is taking steps to invest in communities that have been historically underserved, with special attention being paid to areas impacted by the Kensington Expressway.
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Buttigieg: 'Technology and innovation are reshaping our transportation systems'
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the first round of grants, worth more than $94 million, for 59 projects through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program.
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Buttigieg: Proposed funding 'will increase the speed, reliability & frequency of commuter rail service' in Utah
Utah’s FrontRunner transit system would receive more than $315 million in federal funding in the Department of Transportation's proposed spending plan.
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Fernandez: 'Transit is a great equalizer for our nation'
The San Francisco area could be a beneficiary of an infusion of $500 million in funding that would help extend the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.
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Buttigieg: Proposed funding will support two ‘long-awaited transit projects’ in NYC
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recommended providing $4.45 billion in funding for 18 major transit projects across 11 states to boost regional transit services and stimulate economic growth.
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Buttigieg: ‘Austin needs fast, frequent public transportation’
The city of Austin will receive $65.6 million in funding from the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop rapid bus service.
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Buttigieg: 'This funding will help create an E.V. future that is convenient, affordable, reliable and accessible to all Americans'
The BUILD grant program issued a notice of funding opportunity
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Buttigieg: DOT pursues rail safety 'day in and day out'
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated in a recent social media post that investments in railway safety and holding the freight rail industry accountable for their safety practices are priorities for the agency.
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Buttigieg: 'We are proud to deliver this funding to expand transit across the country'
Federal Transit Administration announced 18 substantial projects in 11 states were recommended to receive $4.45 billion.
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