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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 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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USDOT announces milestones in New York Penn Station transformation project

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the achievement of three significant milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2027.
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Essential Air Service receives $111 million funding amid Democrat-led shutdown

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Department of Transportation has secured $111 million to maintain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which was at risk due to a government shutdown led by Democrats.
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U.S. cancels 13 Mexican airline routes over aviation agreement dispute

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the cancellation of 13 routes operated by Mexican carriers into the United States.
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Transportation Secretary accuses California over fatal freeway crash

In a recent report, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has accused California of breaching federal laws by allowing a foreign driver to operate a truck, leading to the deaths of three people and the hospitalization of two others.
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Transportation Secretary urges Pennsylvania governor to address SEPTA crisis

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has raised concerns about the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
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Transportation department forms council to enhance beauty in infrastructure

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the establishment of the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council (BTIC), a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal of transportation infrastructure across...
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California loses $40 million in federal funds over language compliance issues

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will withhold over $40 million from California due to the state's failure to comply with English Language Proficiency (ELP)...
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New DOT leaders confirmed by Senate vote

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the confirmation of four new officials to the Department of Transportation following a Senate vote on October 7, 2025.
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U.S. DOT secures $41M for essential air service amid shutdown threat

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Department of Transportation has secured an additional $41 million to maintain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program.
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Nashua Community College joins FAA's air traffic controller training initiative

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that Nashua Community College in New Hampshire has joined the Federal Aviation Administration's Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI).
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U.S. Department of Transportation announces $46 million for finance and asset concession grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau has announced the availability of $45.98 million in grants under the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program (IFAC).
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USDOT launches ARPA-I Ideas Challenge with $1 million prize pool

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the launch of the ARPA-I Ideas Challenge, offering up to $1 million in prizes for innovative transportation technologies.
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