News and reports from the Department of Transportation.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have initiated Industry Day events to engage companies in developing a new air traffic control system.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has expressed his support for an independent audit of airspace operations and safety oversight in the National Capital Region, which includes Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule titled "Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program."

Earlier this year, President Trump nominated Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the clearance of 529 infrastructure grants, totaling over $2.9 billion, as part of efforts to address a backlog of more than 3,200 projects from the previous administration.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced nearly $4.9 billion in funding for major bridge projects through the Bridge Investment Program.

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking for a company to lead the development of a new air traffic control system.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced changes to its pipeline safety enforcement procedures.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has released a report by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) highlighting significant issues with the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (CHSRA) high-speed rail project.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy held a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport to mark the reopening of Runway 4L-22R, completed nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today the allocation of more than $26.5 million in planning grants through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) competitive Bridge Investment Program. Created under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these grants will fund 28 projects across 18 states to develop future bridge construction projects aimed at improving safety, economic competitiveness, and resilience to climate change.

The Biden-Harris Administration has proposed a new rule aimed at banning airlines from charging fees for seating families together on flights. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has put forward this rule, which would mandate airlines to seat parents next to their young children for free when adjacent seating is available at booking. This initiative could save a family of four up to $200 per roundtrip if seat fees are typically $25.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced new bilingual counter-trafficking materials in observance of the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The announcement is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that public awareness and outreach materials for the transportation sector are trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is allocating $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states to modernize and improve America’s airports. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements such as terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and air traffic infrastructure improvements.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a stern reminder to the CEOs of the ten largest U.S. airlines regarding their legal obligations to provide passengers with cash refunds. This directive comes as part of the enforcement of the FAA Reauthorization Act, which took effect on May 16, 2024.