U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the launch of an initiative to oversee the maintenance and improvement of the nation’s freight network and supply chains as part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. This initiative comes in response to increasing concerns over supply chain issues, aiming to streamline operations and lower costs for American consumers.
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A program composed of national framework to track transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions has been finalized by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The implementation is a strategic initiative aiming to tackle climate change challenges across various states.
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Vital transportation projects in underserved communities will get a $3.4 million boost from The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). The program was launched to support the development of transport solutions in rural and tribal areas.
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U.S. Department of Transportation said it will provide $141 million to improve regional mobility and safety on I-64 in Hampton Roads. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance safety measures, and support local economic growth by improving infrastructure and connectivity.
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The United States Department of Transportation initiative aims to improve road safety, mobility, and efficiency.
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The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed Mike Whitaker as the next Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, filling an 18-month leadership void at the agency.
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According to a Department of Transportation press release, the agency is expanding its RIA program with $24 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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The Biden-Harris Administration has allocated nearly $12 million in grants to eight marine highway projects across the United States, as part of the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The aim of this funding is to enhance the movement of goods through the nation's navigable waterways, ultimately strengthening supply chains and reducing consumer costs.
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Federal Railroad Administration Announces Unprecedented Investment in Rail Projects Across the Country
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The Biden-Harris administration has announced a $100 million funding initiative aimed at revamping the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. The goal of this federal grant is to improve the reliability and coverage of the EV charging network across the nation.
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Michael G. Whitaker has been nominated to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is currently awaiting Senate confirmation. This nomination comes at a critical time for the aviation industry, and Whitaker's three decades of industry experience make him a strong candidate for the position.
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Oversight Committee Calls on DOT to Tackle Alarming Rise in Aviation and Rail Safety Failures
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The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued a report on Sept. 1 that accuses the United Auto Workers (UAW) leadership of prioritizing political objectives over the well-being of its members in what it says is the UAW's failure to oppose Biden Administration rules to shift auto manufacturing from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles.
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DOT announces $8.8 million in grants for innovative transportation projects in eight states and D.C.The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $8.8 million in grants to support ten innovative projects across eight states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) said in an Aug. 22 news release.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has levied a record $4.1 million fine against American Airlines for multiple federal tarmac delay regulations violations, highlighting the agency's intensified focus on passengers' rights and airline accountability.
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In the aftermath of the catastrophic wildfires that began on August 8, 2023, in Lahaina, leading to over 100 lives lost, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is responding with immediate support and collaboration.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced two new Marine Highway Routes in Alaska, extending the system by more than 6,750 miles.
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The U.S. Build America Bureau awarded a $501 million low-interest loan to the Colorado Transportation Investment Office in a strategic move to significantly upgrade a 61-mile stretch of the I-25 highway.
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On August 16, 2023, the FHWA announced a $196 million investment to 59 Tribal, state, and local governments for repairing or removing 169 culvert barriers, enhancing fish passage across freshwater waterways.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation launched its second year of the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants Program.