There were eight press releases published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in August.
The most recent press release, USDOT Details Ongoing Efforts to Help Address Impacts of Hurricane Ida, was submitted on Aug. 30.
The USDOT published 10 press releases the month before, marking a 20.0 percent decrease for the current month.
The Department of Transportation is responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects. It also sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on traditional transportation revenue sources. States and territories are projecting the need to make significant cuts, including canceling future projects, reducing staff, and delaying infrastructure maintenance, according to the National Governors Association.
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| USDOT Details Ongoing Efforts to Help Address Impacts of Hurricane Ida | 08/30/2021 |
| White House, U.S. Department of Transportation Appoint Port Envoy to Address Supply Chain Disruptions | 08/27/2021 |
| FRA to Fund Grants for Rail Improvement Opportunities | 08/26/2021 |
| U.S. Department of Transportation Announces up to $605.33 million to the Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation for the Grand Parkway Segments H & I Project | 08/23/2021 |
| Air Travel Consumer Report: June and 2nd Quarter 2021 Numbers | 08/20/2021 |
| U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Colorado $11.6 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding for I-70 Glenwood Canyon Mudslides | 08/10/2021 |
| U.S. Department of Transportation Announces up to $499.5 million loan to the North Carolina Turnpike Authority for the Complete 540 Phase 1 Project | 08/09/2021 |
| USDOT Proposes Improved Fuel Economy Standards for MY 2024-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks | 08/05/2021 |
