Buttigieg: 'The safety of US mariners is a top priority for DOT's Maritime Administration'

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has recently announced a substantial investment of $8.2 billion in rail projects across the country. The funds are expected to facilitate 10 passenger rail projects, as well as corridor planning initiatives that will impact every region of the United States.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced approximately $110 million in grants for 19 wildlife crossing projects, aimed at reducing car crashes involving wildlife.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a $1.5 billion grant to support communities across the nation concerning developments with significant local or regional impact. This funding will facilitate essential infrastructure projects through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program.

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning is calling on Congress to swiftly pass legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This call to action is intended to improve regulatory and safety processes, strengthen the workforce pipeline, restore global leadership at the FAA, and bolster the impact of aviation on the U.S. economy.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a major investment to improve transit station accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. This action is part of President Biden's infrastructure package.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the launch of an initiative to oversee the maintenance and improvement of the nation’s freight network and supply chains as part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. This initiative comes in response to increasing concerns over supply chain issues, aiming to streamline operations and lower costs for American consumers.

A program composed of national framework to track transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions has been finalized by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The implementation is a strategic initiative aiming to tackle climate change challenges across various states.

Vital transportation projects in underserved communities will get a $3.4 million boost from The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). The program was launched to support the development of transport solutions in rural and tribal areas.

U.S. Department of Transportation said it will provide $141 million to improve regional mobility and safety on I-64 in Hampton Roads. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance safety measures, and support local economic growth by improving infrastructure and connectivity.

The United States Department of Transportation initiative aims to improve road safety, mobility, and efficiency.

The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed Mike Whitaker as the next Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, filling an 18-month leadership void at the agency.

According to a Department of Transportation press release, the agency is expanding its RIA program with $24 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Biden-Harris Administration has allocated nearly $12 million in grants to eight marine highway projects across the United States, as part of the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The aim of this funding is to enhance the movement of goods through the nation's navigable waterways, ultimately strengthening supply chains and reducing consumer costs.

Federal Railroad Administration Announces Unprecedented Investment in Rail Projects Across the Country

The Biden-Harris administration has announced a $100 million funding initiative aimed at revamping the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. The goal of this federal grant is to improve the reliability and coverage of the EV charging network across the nation.