U.S. Department of Transportation
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Transportation
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The Texas Transportation Commission discussed digital construction methods and aviation innovation at its March meeting. Commissioners highlighted progress on major road projects and improvements in public safety statistics while approving millions for infrastructure upgrades statewide.
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Texas has released its 2026 State Travel Guide and Official Travel Map honoring Route 66's centennial. The new publications highlight historic sites along Route 66 while offering planning tools for road trips across the state.
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A newly completed landscaping project now illuminates part of I-10 in East El Paso with decorative lighting features. The effort is part of broader upgrades by TxDOT aimed at improving safety and aesthetics along this critical interstate route.
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The Texas Department of Transportation has been selected for a national pilot program testing electric vertical takeoff aircraft across major cities and rural areas. This initiative aims to advance aviation innovation while supporting regulatory development at a larger scale.
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) San Angelo District has been recognized for its efforts in using recycled tires to improve local roadways.
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Two days before a major winter storm was set to impact Texas, two brine tanker trucks used by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) were taken out of service due to mechanical problems.
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started 2026 with a range of major transportation projects across the state, focusing on highway expansion, safety improvements, and local mobility initiatives.
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The Texas Transportation Commission held its January 2026 meeting in Austin, where members discussed recent winter weather response efforts and future transportation planning.
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The family of Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez, a U.S. Marine who died in an on-duty accident in Okinawa, Japan, has honored his memory with the renaming of the SH 242 bridge over I-69 in Splendora, Texas.
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Highway designations in Texas can be complex, with various types of roads such as Farm-to-Market (FM), Ranch-to-Market (RM), and even Business State Highways (BS).
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In November, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) made significant progress on transportation projects across the state.
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Texas faces a range of emergencies due to its size and diverse geography, which includes the Gulf Coast, mountains, deserts, and forests.
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Maintaining safe and functional roads is an ongoing challenge that requires more than just materials and machinery.
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In the Rio Grande Valley, transportation projects are seen as more than infrastructure—they are about connecting communities and improving lives.
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State transportation officials report that investments in congestion relief are helping Texas commuters spend less time in traffic and saving millions of dollars annually.
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For the past 20 years, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Statewide Planning Map has served as a key tool for planners, engineers, and partners across Texas.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a $220 million investment from Pennsylvania to address safety concerns with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the selection of 15 semi-finalist teams in the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the removal of nearly 3,000 commercial driver’s license (CDL) training providers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry (TPR).