News and reports from the Department of Transportation.

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.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the immediate availability of $6 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. These funds aim to offset repair costs for damage caused by a recent landslide in the Teton Range and to construct a temporary detour near the Wyoming-Idaho border, restoring critical access to tourist destinations such as Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the allocation of $60 million in grants under the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment program. The initiative aims to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies, with recipients in Arizona, Texas, and Utah serving as national models.

On Monday, June 17, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Wyoming, where he joined Governor Mark Gordon, WYDOT Director Darin Westby, and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins. During the visit, Secretary Buttigieg received operational updates on the emergency response to the landslide that shut down a portion of Teton Pass on June 8. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been closely coordinating with WYDOT to support emergency repairs for this vital route.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting grant applications for nearly $200 million as part of a program established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in November 2021. The Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant program aims to mitigate safety risks and methane emissions from high-risk, leak-prone legacy natural gas distribution pipes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced over $108 million in grant awards for 85 projects aimed at improving transportation and reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries on Federal and Tribal lands. The grants, part of FHWA’s Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects and Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund programs, reflect the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing commitment to enhancing safety, mobility, economic development, and equity on these lands.