News and reports from the Department of Transportation.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released data on consumer submissions regarding air travel for June-December 2023 and the full calendar year 2023. The number of submissions in 2023 was the highest on record, except for 2020.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded contracts to nine Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technology vendors. The Global Positioning System (GPS), a primary PNT service supporting critical infrastructure, is widely used across various sectors including aviation, maritime, rail transportation, surveying, the financial sector, machine control, precision agriculture, science missions, and space applications. However, GPS signals are vulnerable to disruptions due to their reliance on satellites in medium Earth orbit.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the third round of the Department’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program. The FY24 NOFO includes funding from FY24-26, totaling over $600 million for capital construction and community planning grants. This initiative is part of the ongoing investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at enhancing infrastructure across the nation.

This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Governor Roy Cooper in North Carolina to visit active construction sites and groundbreakings for critical infrastructure projects enabled by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. The tour included meetings with local leaders, union representatives, workers, and small business owners.

Year-to-date flight cancellation rate is just 1.4% during a record-breaking summer travel season​​​​​

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that its Build America Bureau has provided three loans totaling $113.8 million to the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority (OCIA) on behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). These funds aim to improve rural road safety across 15 counties in the state. The loans, part of the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA), are intended to expedite infrastructure projects and reduce costs.

Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 148 projects across the country. The funding is divided equally between urban and rural areas, with a significant portion supporting historically overlooked or underinvested regions.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $289 million to 129 airports across 40 states, aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of air travel. These projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s AIG program, part of the $25 billion allocated for airport improvements such as terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and air traffic infrastructure improvements.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $123 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 235 airports in 35 states and the District of Columbia.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced today the allocation of $1.8 billion in grants from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program to 148 projects nationwide. This announcement increases the total amount of RAISE grants under the Biden-Harris Administration to over $7.2 billion for more than 550 projects.

Since President Biden took office, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken key steps to improve railway safety by deploying funding from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, holding railroads accountable, raising rail safety standards, and supporting first responders and rail workers. Following the Norfolk Southern derailment last year, the Administration has mobilized a comprehensive effort to support the people of East Palestine, Ohio. However, while the President has been pushing to increase rail safety, House Republicans have actively worked against this...

Since President Biden took office, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken key steps to improve railway safety by deploying funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, holding railroads accountable, raising safety standards, and supporting first responders and rail workers. Following the Norfolk Southern derailment last year, a comprehensive cross-agency effort was mobilized to support East Palestine, Ohio. Despite these efforts, House Republicans have voted to cut rail safety measures.

WASHINGTON – Led by Secretary Buttigieg, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) continues to prioritize safety and demonstrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to delivering results for the American people. Significant progress has been made over the last three years on safety rules and consumer protections that will protect travelers, transportation workers, and communities across all modes of transportation. This follows an eighth consecutive quarter of declines in roadway fatalities reported by NHTSA.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced a final rule aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting firefighters. The new regulation mandates that railroads provide first responders with real-time, electronic information about hazardous materials on trains in the event of an accident or incident.

Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Mississippi alongside Congressman Bennie Thompson to tour infrastructure projects funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The visit included groundbreaking ceremonies and meetings with local leaders.