U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
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The U.S. Department of Transportation committed $13.4 million to promote eco-friendly, walkable communities through its Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning program, emphasizing affordable housing and sustainable growth.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced a $10 million “quick release” fund for Vermont's flood-damaged infrastructure, aiming to restore essential transportation across the state.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation mandated all new single-aisle aircraft must have larger, wheelchair-accessible lavatories, ensuring dignity and convenience for travelers with disabilities.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the launch of the Project Delivery Center of Excellence, which is initiative to streamline and enhance the implementation of federally-funded infrastructure projects nationwide.
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In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the U.S. Department of Transportation takes a decisive stance, appointing a committee, awarding innovative initiative and launching training to combat human trafficking within the transportation sector.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) allocated $20.9 million in grants for 88 Tribal projects, addressing roadway fatalities and injuries on Tribal lands and prioritizing Native American and Alaska Native communities.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will infuse $20 million into 47 communities to improve public transportation. The funds are reserved for economically distressed areas and prioritize equity and sustainability.
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The U.S. FMCSA has issued interim guidance clarifying the definitions of "broker" and "bona fide agent" in the trucking industry. The guidance aims to inform decision-making and ensure compliance within the sector.
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The Biden-Harris administration recently announced funding for 63 projects in 32 states with the intent of reducing train-vehicle collisions and blocked rail crossings in the U.S.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed the MOSAIC rule to enhance safety and expand the definition of Light Sport Aircraft. The rule aims to include larger aircraft and establish performance safety standards, inviting public input before finalization.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Department of Energy and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, released a new toolkit to empower communities to leverage federal funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and promote clean transportation.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration recently announced it allocated $130.5 million in federal grants for seven projects aimed at improving transportation infrastructure on federal and Tribal lands across the country.
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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a major breakthrough in the revitalization and expansion of the Northeast Rail Corridor with the initiation of the Engineering phase for the Hudson River Tunnel (HRT) project between New York and New Jersey.
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Public transportation should be about bringing communities together, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a news release last week
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The recently released Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) reveals a consistently low cancellation rate below 2% for the first four months of 2023, reflecting significant improvement compared to previous years. However, severe weather during the July 4 holiday period caused an increase in delayed and canceled flights.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration announced the allocation of $3 million in emergency relief funds to aid the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in addressing the collapse of a section of Interstate 95, a major transportation artery.
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The transport ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations recently met at Ise-Shima, Mie, Japan, where they discussed issues in the transportation sector.
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Hammond, Ind., will be among cities receiving part of more than $570 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate points where railroad tracks intersect with roads.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced the availability of $3 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief funds to help with repairs of a section of Interstate 95 Philadelphia that collapsed June 11.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau announced a low-interest, long-term loan of $41.55 million to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the Rural Two-Lane Advancement and Management Plan (RAAMP).